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MIAMI
(June 27, 2014) – Four brand new production shows featuring
cutting-edge technology that blends amazing live performances with
towering LED screens showcasing spectacular
staging and special effects recently debuted on Carnival Freedom as
part of an extensive multi-million-dollar makeover.
The
latest in the line’s high-tech Playlist Productions revues, the four
new shows – 80s Pop to the Max, Heart of Soul, Getaway Island, and 88
Keys: The Rock n’ Roll Piano
Show – complement an array of innovative new dining, bar and
entertainment experiences that are part of the groundbreaking Fun Ship
2.0 product enhancement initiative.
Including the new shows introduced
on Carnival Freedom, the company’s entertainment team
has created 10 captivating Playlist Production shows which are
presented throughout the “Fun Ship” fleet.
Carnival Freedom’s new Playlist Productions shows include:
80s Pop to the Max
– This high-energy show channels the era of Day-Glo, Spandex, and big
hair with spirited
performances of the hottest music video hits from the 1980s. From the
pop-rock of Duran Duran and Cindy Lauper to the smooth soul of Whitney
Houston and Michael Jackson and beyond, 80s Pop to the Max takes
audiences back to days when “video killed the radio
star.”
Heart of Soul
– This mesmerizing show tugs on the heart strings, capturing special
romantic moments with
recognizable R&B and soul hits from a host of legendary singers,
from Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder to Otis Redding, Ray Charles and
Al Green. In a unique twist, six lucky couples are chosen for a special
night of romance with VIP seats, champagne and
flowers.
Getaway Island
– A high-tech re-creation of popular beach movies of the 1960s
featuring stunning 3D special
effects, Getaway Island invites guests to set their watches to “island
time” as they experience the ultimate tropical island bash with music
from Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley, the Beach Boys and others. Getaway Island
also features its own version of Carnival
Freedom’s new RedFrog Pub with a cocktail glass-spinning bartender and
talented guitar soloist keeping audiences entertained. It’s always 5 o’
clock on Getaway Island!
88 Keys: The Rock n’ Roll Piano Show
– Goodness, gracious great balls of fire! Highlighted by sing-along
hits from Billy Joel, Little Richard and Jerry Lee Lewis and others –
as well as an appearance from Carnival Freedom’s own piano bar pianist
-- 88 Keys: The Rock n’ Roll Piano Show spotlights these talented
artists who have taken the term “tickling the ivories”
to a whole new level.
Presented
in Carnival Freedom’s 1,400-seat Victoriana Show Lounge -- which has
been renovated to accommodate Playlist Productions’ sophisticated
technology -- the new revues
were created by Carnival’s in-house entertainment team which has been
expanded with three new members hired specifically to concept, develop
and roll out these four new shows.
The
company has also partnered with some of the most recognized talents in
the entertainment industry, including Emmett Murphy, who has developed
popular stage performances
in Las Vegas, including Sin City at Planet Hollywood and The Beatles
LOVE at the Mirage Hotel and Casino; Jennifer Savelli, whose experiences
span the gamut from Broadway and Hollywood to Vegas and MTV; and Marcos
Santana whose extensive Broadway credits include
serving as choreographer for Rock of Ages and dance captain for Guys
and Dolls.
In
addition to four spectacular Playlist Productions revues, Carnival
Freedom’s makeover includes Hasbro, The Game Show, the cruise industry’s
only live game show that features
larger-than-life adaptations of the brand’s iconic games.
Carnival
Freedom’s transformation also included Guy’s Burger Joint, developed in
tandem with Food Network personality Guy Fieri, the poolside RedFrog
Rum Bar and BlueIguana
Tequila Bar, the cocktail pharmacy-themed Alchemy Bar, the EA SPORTS
Bar where patrons can catch the latest action and play popular video
games; BlueIguana Cantina serving authentic Mexican specialties, and the
RedFrog Pub, an island-inspired watering hole
offering a distinctive Key West meets British West Indies vibe.
Several
new family-friendly features were also added, including a Dr. Seuss
Bookville family reading venue, part of Seuss at Sea, an exclusive
partnership with Dr. Seuss
Enterprises featuring exciting youth, family, dining and entertainment
experiences inspired by the amazing world and words of Dr. Seuss. Also
new is Camp Ocean, an expansive new youth program that immerses children
ages 2-11 in the wonders of the sea through
more than 200 new engaging and educational experiences and activities.
The
new features are available on the Carnival Freedom’s five to eight-day
Caribbean departures from Fort Lauderdale. Carnival Freedom will operate
from Fort Lauderdale through
February 2015 then reposition to Galveston, Texas, to sail year-round
seven-day Caribbean departures.
For additional information and reservations, contact any travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com.
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About Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival,
a unit of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is
"The World's Most Popular Cruise Line®" with 24 ships operating three-
to 23-day voyages to The Bahamas, Caribbean,
Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda.
Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Tahiti. The company’s
25th ship, the 135,000-ton Carnival Vista, is scheduled to enter service
in 2016.
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