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Char · 02-11-2009, 10:34 AM

Is dinner theater the Next Big Thing on cruise ships?

Okay, so it's not dinner theater exactly. But it's close.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is rolling out what's billed as the first reservations-only "dinner-and-a-show" combination on a ship -- an elaborate evening that includes a private gourmet meal followed by an intimate, cabaret-like performance.

The line, which already has tested the concept on the 700-passenger Seven Seas Voyager and its sister ship, the Seven Seas Mariner, says the meals will take place in the Signatures Restaurant found on both ships, and then participants will move to a lounge for the entertainment portion of the experience.

Regent is getting some big names for the performances, including Broadway star K.T. Sullivan; Australian singer Rhonda Burchmore; New York cabaret performer Jeff Hamar; and actress and singer Susan Anton.

As with all entertainment on Regent ships, there is no additional charge for the new “Dinner and a Show” program, though reservations are required and space is limited.

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bgsimp · 02-11-2009, 10:46 AM

I like a dinner theater, but I wouldn't want it on a ship. Let me eat, then I'll go to the show or not go depending on what it is.

canarymoon · 04-17-2009, 03:05 AM

Here are some details of the "Dinner and a Show" from the cruise line's website:

Following a cocktail party featuring French canapés and cocktails, guests enjoy a gourmet meal, accompanied by fine wines, from a special Opera-inspired menu. Highlights of the meal include a Sicilian lobster salad to start, a choice of Tournedos Rossini or Branzino al Ferri for the main course, topped off with Gateau Opera and Petit Fours for dessert. The meal is served in Signatures Restaurant, one of the ships' alternative dining venues.

Following the meal, the guests adjourn to the redesigned Horizon Lounge for the evening's performance. To date, these have consisted of special performances from Broadway's Tony® award-winning show "Forbidden Broadway"; and Key West & Palm Beach's society singer/pianist Bobby Nesbitt and Friends performing their show "The Lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein." Future "Dinner and a Show" entertainers scheduled to perform are: Broadway Star KT Sullivan; Australian Mo® award-winning singer Rhonda Burchmore; New York cabaret star Jeff Hamar; actress and singing star Susan Anton; and, direct from Buenos Aires, "Tango e Tango".

canarymoon · 04-17-2009, 03:06 AM

Oho, and then there's this:

As with all entertainment aboard the ships of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, there is no additional charge for "Dinner and a Show". However, reservations are required for this exclusive and intimate evening.

canarymoon · 04-17-2009, 03:06 AM

Actually,this sounds very appealing to me ...