Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Epic Entertainment

The Norwegian Epic has a lot going on in the entertainment department.  You'll never find yourself bored with nothing to do.

Cirque Dreams & Dinner-  This show was reviewed in the specialty dining blog because it included a meal.  If you're interested, go back and check it out.  This one is a MUST if you can swing the extra cost.

Blue Man Group-  We were newbies to this show.  I had heard about BMG for years, but never went to see it when we were in Vegas or while in Orlando's Universal Studios.  We were so mesmerized by the show we ended up going back on the final night of the cruise for an encore presentation.  Half way through the week they offered a meet & greet with the "Men Behind the Blue" where they shared a little bit of information, but not so much as to spoil the show's secrets ;)  To describe the show I would say it was a Musical/artistic showcase that allows you to interpret it as you please!  Don't miss out on the blue drink.  I cannot remember the name for the life of me but it includes some blue food coloring, a marshmallow and what tasted like Malibu Rum.


Yours Truly with the Blue Man Musicians, an incredibly talented group of gentlemen!

One of the Blue Men and I.

Sitting in the first two rows earns you the privilege of wearing a rain poncho and ending up covered in toilet tissue (unused of course!)

The Second City- This comedian troupe provides laughs and enjoyment for all ages.  Chicago's legendary comedy theatre, The Second City, celebrates its 50th Anniversary aboard Norwegian Epic with a hilarious revue of sketches, songs and improvisation. Watch the brightest young comic talent in North America puts its comic spin on current events and life on the cruise ship.  Based on our experience we learned that this type of comedy isn't what we enjoy the most.  We prefer stand up comics.

Legends in Concert- The longest running tribute show in entertainment history brings the world’s greatest celebrity impersonators to the high seas. Legends in Concert is a live musical celebration featuring the world’s greatest celebrity tribute artists such as Madonna, Steven Tyler and Elvis Presley, among many others. Every performer is a perfectionist and every performance is a show-stopper.We were impressed by the Steven Tyler impersonator the most.  The Madonna Character didn't do the real Madonna any justice, I've seen the REAL Madonna and it was not the best portrayal...  Elvis was great entertainment, although we're rather young for his music, it kept the audience going with hoots and cheers!

Slime Time Live- The messiest competition at sea is Nickelodeon’s Slime Time Live! Contestants of all ages are picked right from the audience and earn points by completing classic Nickelodeon challenges. Pop-culture trivia rounds give each team the opportunity to steal questions and tie the score or even take the lead. At the end of the game, the winning team gets the ultimate Nickelodeon honor of getting SLIMED.  We went to this show because I felt it was my duty to check out everything onboard, especially the family friendly events.  It was a lot of fun.  The kids and adults in the audience had a blast!


Cooking Shows- Not interested in laying by the pool to get some sun?  That's okay, on sea days there are a variety of demonstrations and show in the atrium.  This is where the big screen is!  I attended two cooking shows, Teppanyaki and Shanghai.  The chefs filled the entire area of decks 5 & 6 with succulent smells of food.  You can watch it from deck 5 right in front of guest services or from the balcony of deck 6 in O'Sheehan's.



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