friendlyfifer Posted August 10 #1 Share Posted August 10 We are thinking of booking another cruise. Can people who have sailed in the last few months tell me what shows are currently on board? We really don’t want to see tributes to ABBA or the Beatles ever again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted August 10 #2 Share Posted August 10 (edited) Currently on Venus. Last night was a song review of Broadway and London musicals. So far no Beatles or ABBA in sight. Edited August 10 by OneSixtyToOne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted August 10 #3 Share Posted August 10 2 hours ago, OneSixtyToOne said: Currently on Venus. Last night was a song review of Broadway and London musicals. So far no Beatles or ABBA in sight. We must be the only people who want to see those two shows! Everyone talked so much about them but when we were on our first cruise it was during Covid restrictions and both nights we tried to get into the theatre, it was at capacity and so for understandable safety reasons we are not allowed to join to watch the show. On our second Cruise there were technical issues so we didn’t see them. We are looking forward to third and it sounds like we have missed the boat if you pardon the pun. We are just too fond of 60s and 70s sounds to move to some of the modern stuff just yet but we will be willing to give it a go if required 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Barracuda Posted August 10 #4 Share Posted August 10 We also appreciate the Abba and Beatles nights. They always seem to be enthusiastically supported. Last fall we spent 33 days on Star and many nights it was just the four featured singers doing solo acts. Let's just say some performed much better in an ensemble cast than as soloists. Next spring we're doing 44 days on Sky and while we don't have high expectations for the entertainment we'll attend every performance. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GonzoWCS Posted August 10 #5 Share Posted August 10 All the shows are fun when we could be at home.... Cheers 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planning to cruise Posted August 10 #6 Share Posted August 10 No show is compulsory! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyfifer Posted August 10 Author #7 Share Posted August 10 20 minutes ago, Planning to cruise said: No show is compulsory! You’re right but having seen the ABBA and Beatles shows at least three times, enough is enough. ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest in 1974, the year I left school. The Beatles are even older. Viking really do need to ring the changes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyfifer Posted August 10 Author #8 Share Posted August 10 2 hours ago, uktog said: We must be the only people who want to see those two shows! Everyone talked so much about them but when we were on our first cruise it was during Covid restrictions and both nights we tried to get into the theatre, it was at capacity and so for understandable safety reasons we are not allowed to join to watch the show. On our second Cruise there were technical issues so we didn’t see them. We are looking forward to third and it sounds like we have missed the boat if you pardon the pun. We are just too fond of 60s and 70s sounds to move to some of the modern stuff just yet but we will be willing to give it a go if required I left school in 1974 when ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest, that was fifty years ago. Surely Viking can come up with something a little closer to the present day. Enjoy the shows when you do see them. The show that has hits from the West End and Broadway is good but I suspect Viking don’t have the performance rights to some of the big hits from the last 50 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted August 10 #9 Share Posted August 10 Tonight’s entertainment is country music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mich3554 Posted August 10 #10 Share Posted August 10 There was Southern Sounds, Motown, Musicals and each individual entertainer gave their own show in their preferred genre. I don’t remember seeing either ABBA or the Beatles shows on our last cruise (Orion, Bangkok to Vancouver). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deec Posted August 11 #11 Share Posted August 11 The British Isles cruise in May did a renewed Beatles Show but it may have been because we were in Liverpool and certainly in the MOOD. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamercruise Posted August 11 #12 Share Posted August 11 I enjoy singing performance of all kinds, as long as the singers are lyrical and not karaoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare beanpittsburgh Posted August 11 #13 Share Posted August 11 I wonder if the entertainment is cruise specific. On our July trip in Alaska, we had the ABBA and Beatles tribute shows. I enjoyed both although this was our first ocean cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CDNPolar Posted August 11 #14 Share Posted August 11 My understanding is that these shows - specifically Beatles and ABBA - are driven by corporate decisions. Makes sense that the Beatles would be done on the British Isles cruise. I also understood that corporate was replacing these? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted August 14 #15 Share Posted August 14 ABBA Alert… Venus having the ABBA songbook tonight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AroundWithMAPTravels Posted August 14 #16 Share Posted August 14 I am wondering if it has something to do with the style/abilities of current performers… we had neither ABBA or Beatles on Venus in Feb, but did have show tunes (which the performers were very good at). For as much as I think the ABBA and Beatles shows are “dated” they definitely get spirits up and the “earworms” sparked. it was refreshing to see a new show, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OneSixtyToOne Posted August 14 #17 Share Posted August 14 Tonight the Venus cruise director, Andre, announced the ABBA show is totally new and is debuting on this ship. It includes the newest album. He also said there will a new Beatles show performed later on this cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyfifer Posted August 14 Author #18 Share Posted August 14 18 minutes ago, OneSixtyToOne said: Tonight the Venus cruise director, Andre, announced the ABBA show is totally new and is debuting on this ship. It includes the newest album. He also said there will a new Beatles show performed later on this cruise. I despair!! Viking is stuck in a time warp. Why develop two new shows around the music of the two groups that they have been flogging to death for years? Sadly our next cruise will be with another cruise line. We love Viking but need something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsunami74 Posted August 14 #19 Share Posted August 14 On 8/10/2024 at 9:39 AM, uktog said: We must be the only people who want to see those two shows! We would too! (ABBA and Beatles) Unless you go on a Viking cruise frequently, you wouldn't be seeing so much. I know their music, but sure do not remember the show from one or two years ago. We listen to the Beatles album 1 all the time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CCWineLover Posted August 14 #20 Share Posted August 14 1 hour ago, friendlyfifer said: I despair!! Viking is stuck in a time warp. Why develop two new shows around the music of the two groups that they have been flogging to death for years? Sadly our next cruise will be with another cruise line. We love Viking but need something new. We are also tired of ABBA and Beatles, but I'm not sure we would change to another cruise line just for those 2 nights on a 14 night cruise. There are so many other great things about Viking IMHO. Like someone earlier said - attending the Star Theatre shows every night is not compulsory. Plenty of other things to do for those 2 nights! Wonderful guitar players, classical duos, piano players, and just sitting in the lounges enjoying the views and conversations with newly discovered friends! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendlyfifer Posted August 14 Author #21 Share Posted August 14 1 hour ago, CCWineLover said: We are also tired of ABBA and Beatles, but I'm not sure we would change to another cruise line just for those 2 nights on a 14 night cruise. There are so many other great things about Viking IMHO. Like someone earlier said - attending the Star Theatre shows every night is not compulsory. Plenty of other things to do for those 2 nights! Wonderful guitar players, classical duos, piano players, and just sitting in the lounges enjoying the views and conversations with newly discovered friends! I don’t disagree with you, there are many offerings which keep us coming back to Viking. However, subtle changes would be appreciated when it comes to shows, music in public areas and menus. The ships are beautiful and it is great to board any ship and know where everything is. The crew are amazing too. People of all ages know and love the Beatles and ABBA but surely Viking should want to put them out to grass at some stage. Also would the young entertainers not prefer to sing more contemporary songs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarhoosier Posted August 14 #22 Share Posted August 14 (edited) I have my original copy of "Meet The Beatles"* It was their first U. S. LP release. On the back of the album cover there is some introductory information(!) for the group which includes: "The lads are from Liverpool, a seafaring city, and sailors brought the newest records from America which they enjoyed." So I lived in a time when music traveled by sailing ship? It is true I discovered (ruefully). Maybe this is a "full circle" situation if I have Beatles music on my sailing ship. *condition: scratchy Edited August 14 by tarhoosier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandb Posted August 15 #23 Share Posted August 15 If Viking decides to get rid of the ABBA & BEATTLES shows, I hope they wait till next March! Our cruise is in Feb. and I'd love to see them both! I imagine each cruise has many Viking Ocean "first timers" who have not seen those shows. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WanderingBrit Posted August 15 #24 Share Posted August 15 We've accepted that production shows just aren't Viking's strongest area, and don't bother even looking to see what is being offered. We enjoy the musicians around the ship in the evenings, and turn in early in any event 🙂 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planning to cruise Posted August 15 #25 Share Posted August 15 Shows dont bother me either. I dont think I went to any on our last 2 week VO Venus cruise this summer other than a local entertainer. I was happy with the classical duo and pianist or my book with a drink. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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