Shows: Now that we've completed our first RCCL, some questions

[SPacificbound]

We have only been on one cruise so far and it was RCCL Rhapsody OTC.

 

We did not have any expectations going in, and were not comparing the entertainers to any we have previously seen. I would expect these young people are trying to break into the entertainment business, and I doubt they are paid a huge amount for performing two shows a night for the duration of their contract. There were a few nights when the floor was continually moving under them and they did quite well under the circumstances.

 

We enjoyed the shows, the vocals, dancers, and musicians, comedian, etc.. We went to the theater every evening, first show, and then would spend a couple of hours in the Centrium. It was fun! We didn't expect Broadway (and yes we have been to Broadway shows). We didn't expect Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil (and we have been to all of them). We enjoyed what they did and look forward to our cruise #2. :)

 

If only it wasn't 5 months away. :eek:

[renee1222]

Compared to Freedom, I was disappointed with Jewel's production show, City of Dreams. It is the only show that I have left early (we stayed halfway through the 3rd song and couldn't take anymore). I enjoyed the rest of the entertainment on Jewel from what I recall.

 

Freedom's shows were MUCH better, and the orchestra was outstanding. The ice shows are also spectacular! Not to be missed!

[notsomadhatter]

Thanks everyone for all of your thoughts.

 

I think "to each his own" is a fair statement and not everyone has the same taste in art or music. However, if you are up on stage performing I really hope you can carry a tune. Did not expect to hear voice cracking or tempo issues in the first two minutes of a show.

 

If something is going to be performed I hope to see it done well. Even if it's not my artistic style I would say I'm pretty good at appreciating music for the talent required.

 

Our experience did not garner any musical appreciation.

[Cruise a holic]

lol:):):)

Sorry you had a bad experience. They rotate singers for the same show. I believe every nine months. We had a positive experience on the Oasis and Allure. We will again be sailing on the Allure in about 6 weeks, so I can compare the voices to the previous show.

 

I hope that Wicked will be the show on the new RC ship!

[Paulette3028]

We have only been on one cruise so far and it was RCCL Rhapsody OTC.

 

We did not have any expectations going in, and were not comparing the entertainers to any we have previously seen. I would expect these young people are trying to break into the entertainment business, and I doubt they are paid a huge amount for performing two shows a night for the duration of their contract. There were a few nights when the floor was continually moving under them and they did quite well under the circumstances.

 

We enjoyed the shows, the vocals, dancers, and musicians, comedian, etc.. We went to the theater every evening, first show, and then would spend a couple of hours in the Centrium. It was fun! We didn't expect Broadway (and yes we have been to Broadway shows). We didn't expect Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil (and we have been to all of them). We enjoyed what they did and look forward to our cruise #2. :)

 

If only it wasn't 5 months away. :eek:

 

I love your point of view. I am going on my 14 RCCL cruise over Thanksgiving weekend on Majesty. I am looking forward to the Boogie Woogie Wonderland show they put on....from the first time we went to it (8 cruises ago) it has always been very good (and it has always had some different singers and dancers in it, from cruise to cruise).

 

I was disappointed in the shows on Jewel, just too confusing to follow and less than wonderful acoustics. Liberty gave us wonderful shows. The others we have been on were good. I am cruising for a vacation, not Broadway.

 

Love your point of view.

[smeck]

I agree with Sinppu, it is hit or miss. Some singers are just awful. Obviously the newer, bigger ships tend to have better shows. I did enjoy the broadway songs on the Jewel a couple of years ago, but the singers may have changed. They were showing the same show on my recent Serenade, so we skipped it. On our 12 nighters, we only went to the opening show. Most of the headliners, we had seen on previous ships and the productions show descriptions didn't look interesting.

Another thing we noticed, is Royal seems to be moving to only one show at 10:15 rather than the two shows (7 & 9). Not sure if this is just a Europe thing, but I believe I read others were doing this as well. Way too late for us.

 

The later the show the more time you have to spend elsewhere on the ship, like the casino.:cool:

[trev71]

I didnt mind Hairspray, I was getting a little ancy by the time it was over. I did not enjoy Chicago at all it was horrible.. I always enjoy the Aqua shows they are fun to watch. Looking forward to seeing it again while on the Oasis, even though I seen it once before its something you could watch a few times at least :).. Plus the comedy club is awesome lol

[Folk Singer]

I didnt mind Hairspray, I was getting a little ancy by the time it was over. I did not enjoy Chicago at all it was horrible.. I always enjoy the Aqua shows they are fun to watch. Looking forward to seeing it again while on the Oasis, even though I seen it once before its something you could watch a few times at least :).. Plus the comedy club is awesome lol

 

 

we usually have the late dinner so do not spend a lot of time watching the shows. ones we have seen enjoy some dislike others. It is like Art you like some Artists and others do not care for.