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> "Legendary" Celebrity Performers To Debut On Norwegian Epic In
> Renowned Legends In Concert Show
>
> Howl at the Moon, world's greatest rock n' roll dueling piano show,
> also joins Norwegian Epic's impressive roster of world-class
> entertainment
>
> Miami Nov 6, 2009
> Norwegian Cruise Line today announced that Legends in Concert, the
> original and world's greatest live tribute show, will be featured for
> the first time at sea in more than a decade on Norwegian Epic, the
> company's largest and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date,
> debuting in June 2010. A staple on Las Vegas' center strip for the
> past 25 years, Legends in Concert is known as the pioneer of live
> tribute shows and has assembled the greatest collection of live
> tribute artists and celebrity look-alikes in the industry. Norwegian
> Epic also welcomed Howl at the Moon, the world's greatest rock =A0n roll
> dueling piano show that encourages audience participation.
>
> "Norwegian Epic has already made headlines with its world-class
> entertainment offerings, featuring Blue Man Group, Cirque Dreams" and
> Dinner and The Second City. Now, with the addition of Legends in
> Concert and Howl at the Moon, we have raised the bar even higher,
> taking cruise ship entertainment to a whole new level, on par with
> major entertainment hubs like Las Vegas and New York," said Kevin
> Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line's chief executive officer. "With their
> wide range of incredibly talented superstar tribute artists and
> celebrated entertainers, Legends in Concert will appeal to music fans
> of all ages, making this a must-see show for our guests. Howl at the
> Moon gives guests the chance to sing along to music from the =A070s to
> today in a highly interactive show."
>
> Legends In Concert
>
> Legends in Concert is a live musical celebration featuring the world's
> greatest celebrity tribute artists such as Elvis Presley, Marilyn
> Monroe, Tom Jones, Tina Turner, Madonna, Garth Brooks, Rod Stewart,
> Cher, Barry White, Tim McGraw and Shania Twain, among many others.
> Legends in Concert on Norwegian Epic will feature three celebrity
> tribute performers taking the stage in the Epic Theater for six
> 45-minute shows over three days during a seven-day cruise. In
> addition, a cabaret-style show will be performed on three additional
> nights in the Manhattan Room, the ship's New York-inspired supper
> club, providing an unprecedented dining and entertainment experience
> on Norwegian Epic. The celebrity performers will change every four
> months, keeping the show fresh and exciting.
>
> Each universally-renowned Legends in Concert performer not only looks
> and sounds like the star they portray, they transform themselves
> through hours of practice at their craft. This is accomplished by
> using their own natural voices and every detail is taken into
> consideration from choreography, to hair, make-up and mannerisms.
>
> "We are thrilled about this new long-term multi-dimensional
> partnership with Norwegian and are honored to be invited to perform
> weekly on board this exceptionally innovative ship, joining the most
> prolific entertainment line-up ever assembled on the high seas," said
> Brian Brigner, chief operating officer for "Legends" producer On Stage
> Entertainment. "We will have the highest quality tribute acts in the
> world performing on Norwegian Epic, and they will be joined by the
> always electrifying Legends singers and dancers, and a rockin' live
> band."
>
> Howl at the Moon
>
> Performing four times per cruise in Headliners, Norwegian Epic's
> comedy club, Howl at the Moon is a total entertainment experience
> where the talented piano players not only entertain the guests; the
> guests become part of the show. The fun is centered around two baby
> grand pianos and a full out rock show with Howl's entertainers playing
> the best music from 70's rock to hip-hop for four hours per show. Howl
> at the Moon, with multiple locations across the United States,
> encourages people to live out their inner rock star, so guests should
> be ready to clap, sing, dance and howl.
>
> ""We are very excited to bring our high-energy entertainment to the
> high seas," said Jimmy Bernstein, Howl at the Moon founder and chief
> executive officer. "Howl's mission is to entertain every guest with
> our ever-evolving rock show and to create a party atmosphere that can
> be enjoyed by everybody. I cannot wait for Norwegian Epic's guests to
> experience what Howl at the Moon is all about!"
>
> Norwegian Epic
>
> In addition to world-class entertainment, the 4,200-passenger
> Norwegian Epic incorporates many innovations including several new
> types of accommodations =A0 the curved New Wave staterooms; the largest
> Villas suite complex at sea, comprising 60 suites and villas on two
> private decks at the top of the ship; and spa and family-friendly
> accommodations. The ship also boasts unique nightlife options with the
> first Ice Bar at sea and Spice H20 with non-stop entertainment day and
> night; an expansive Aqua Park with the only tube slide and largest
> bowl slide at sea -- The Epic Plunge; seven decks of Freestyle Family
> Fun with highlights including a 33-foot high, 64-foot wide extreme
> rock climbing wall and the first ever rappelling wall at sea; the most
> bowling lanes at sea with six in two venues; a mixed-use sports deck
> with the ability for guests to engage in eight different athletic
> activities; as well as three separate kids' and teen activity areas.
> In addition, Norwegian Epic will offer the next generation of
> Freestyle Dining with 20 dining choices and 20 bars and lounges. A
> download of the live web event featuring Norwegian Epic's new
> entertainment offerings is available by clicking here. For more
> information on Norwegian Epic as well as to book your cruise on
> Norwegian Epic to the Eastern or Western Caribbean, call your travel
> agent.
>
> About Norwegian Cruise Line
>
> Norwegian Cruise Line(Norwegian)is the innovator in cruise travel with
> a 43-year history of breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising,
> most notably with the introduction of Freestyle Cruising which has
> revolutionized the industry by allowing guests more freedom and
> flexibility.
>
> Today, Norwegian has the youngest fleet in the industry with 10
> purpose-built Freestyle Cruising ships, providing guests the
> opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cruise vacation on the newest, most
> contemporary ships at sea.
>
> Norwegian is presently building Norwegian Epic, the company's largest
> and most innovative Freestyle Cruising ship to date, for delivery in
> summer 2010. Norwegian Cruise Line is the official cruise line of Blue
> Man Group, debuting for the first time at sea on Norwegian Epic.
>
> For further information on Norwegian Cruise Line, contact your travel
> professional.
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