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MSC Seascape to feature six new shows

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Clockwise L-R: Dreamscape poster, Le Cabaret Rouge, Boulevard du Cabaret
Six new productions will be brought to MSC Seascape launching December 7.

The Chora Theatre will be home to high-concept productions and a programme of six specially designed shows available every evening during each cruise.

‘Imaginocean’ is an ocean-themed production with aerial and flying acts, aquatic animal puppetry, vocalists and dancers outfitted in couture costumes inspired by the sea, ‘Dreamscape’ involves circus performers, dancers, singers and interactive videos, while vocalists and dancers perform rock music classics with concert-style scenery and lighting in the show,  ‘In Concert.’

Singers and dancers will perform a range of movie genres with matching costumes and backdrops in ‘Premiere,’ a variety of dance styles including Latin, ballroom and contemporary demonstrating technical artistry will be performed in ‘Shall We Dance’ and vocalists, dancers and circus artists with larger-than-life costumes will bring nature to life in ‘Love Blooms.’

Inspired by French cabaret lounges of the 1920s, the Le Cabaret Rouge aft lounge will provide live performances, a band, singers, dancers, aerialists, contortionists and more specialty acts.

‘Remarkable entertainment’

‘MSC Seascape is an exciting new addition to our Seaside Class of ships with some of the most remarkable entertainment options that our guests have ever seen,’ explained Steve Leatham, global head of entertainment, MSC Cruises.

‘Inspired by New York City, which is home to world-famous Broadway shows and musical productions, MSC Seascape features spectacular new shows and full-scale productions that will dazzle all our guests.

‘These new top notch entertainment options will take our onboard experience to the next level with superb performers, gorgeous stage design and excellent production quality.’

Virtual reality experiences and thematic nights

MSC Seascape – being named in New York in early December and operating its maiden season in the Caribbean from Miami will feature a variety of interactive entertainment options for all ages.

Plus, in addition to the personalised DJ experience offered by ROBOTRON, the ROBOTRON amusement ride, a rafting simulator, interactive XD cinema and Formula Racer virtual simulator, there will be 21 thematic nights on board. Complete with their own immersive costumes and decorations, these include ‘Country Night,’ ‘Star for a Night’ and ‘Hollywood Night.’

The dueling pianos concept – featured on MSC Seashore which launched last year - will also be found onboard.