i can’t believe this is a cruise, the production is incredible!! major major props to the ensemble, that was the most energetic version of nicest kids in town ive ever seen!
@@jonsadj7 I worked as a lighting technician for Royal Cariibbean cruises for a few years. Their shows have only gotten bigger and better since then, and they were impressive when I left. Even I am blown away by this. This isn't even their first production of Hairspray. The first one was more in line with the Broadway production and opened in 2009 I believe.
You're telling me THIS WHOLE PRODUCTION was on a cruise ship???? Holy crap. That's honestly amazing. I actually thought this was a Broadway production.
All actors can audition for theatre productions and cruise ships etc.And I guess they get to repax during the day and use the lovely facilities on the ship. They're new actors, Broadway stars etc etc.
@@DCW39 So lovely for the actors to be able to work and being able to see all the lovely places they go to. Praying for our actors universally that all theatre productions etc will be able to prosper and that there will be no drawbacks.
An incredibly impressive set to be sure, especially because it's on a cruise ship, but i'm not sure about Tracy starting so high - the opening is iconic for a reason, and it doesn't feel the same with all the (for lack of a better word) theatrics. there's charm in the simplicity of hairpsray's set and special effects - no need to go over the top with unnecessary gimmicks, even if you have the ability to do so.
Acabo de verlo por tres veces en el Symphony viniendo a Miami desde Barcelona. Impresionante montaje , excelente orquestación, voces, técnica. Inmejorable. Royal Caribbean ofrece lo mejor siempre.
people forget, the team that owns the rights to hairspray still most likely had a hand in this production given the high production values, also most of the cast is probably equity and just hasn't broken into the broadway scene yet
or prefer the life at sea and whats included in that. (accom, food, travel, days and nights off ect) . ... and not doing 8 shows a week on Broadway... and most get paid more then Broadway / Westend..
As a tech who has spent a career touring shows around the world.... Before the covid-19 I very very very much enjoyed the life at sea.... lifestyle choice Bro
RCL is setting the bar pretty high with their production shows. If you like this - you should check out their production of Grease on the Indy and Harmony. Just as amazing as this - great leads with a TOP NOTCH ensemble. NCL is getting there - but these production values are unparalleled.
@@tylerlindsley5469 Huh? Happens all the time. Even on Broadway. Sometime the changes/magic requires a little help. All in the name of story telling. They even track taping shoe sounds all to create a big beautiful picture.
It is a live orchestra, but it’s a reduced formation playing with click, it’s made up of the keys, guitars, bass and drums (possibly some brass and reeds also), Not much different to a smaller national touring production, the rest is on click track. The musicians are the house band on the ship who play at various different shows throughout the voyage. There are videos of the pit from this production and other RCI productions on other ships, makes more sense when you see how they pull it off
Ok obviously this production is amazing for a cruise but...are we all gonna ignore that Tracey and Penny basically flashed the audience during Mama I'm a Big Girl Now
Is the music live though? Bass is punched up, which is a necessity for a production of Hairspray. Not quite as good as the non-equity tour of Hairspray that I just saw in Knoxville though.
Seems like a quality show. But as someone who is from Baltimore, I don't want to be reminded of the city if I was on the cruise. I want to forget all about it.
