New Production Show to Debut on Discovery Princess

Princess Cruises are renowned for their fabulous entertainment onboard their ships, and have today announced a brand new production show to debut on new ship Discovery Princess.

The imaginative, original show - Spotlights Bar - will debut in April 2022 and will transport guests to a vibrant bar atmosphere where they will meet and connect with local storytellers who share tales of their lives through song.

The ‘Spotlight Bar’ playlist will bring bring back happy memories and get toes tapping ready to dance, with cast performances of various songs such as:

* “Brave,” Sara Bareilles
* “Don’t You Worry About a Thing,” Stevie Wonder
* “Havanna,” Camila Cabela
* “Old Town Road,” Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus
* “Drink You Away,” Justin Timberlake
* “Freedom,” George Michael

“Spotlight Bar shares the story of the friendly neighbourhood bar where locals want to hang out, catch up, laugh, grab a drink and maybe sing a song or two,” said Denise Saviss, Princess Cruises vice president of entertainment experience. “We hope Discovery Princess guests will get lost in the familiar music and theme of camaraderie to truly connect with our talented Princess entertainers.”

Spotlight Bar will debut in the Princess Theatre onboard Discovery Princess departing Los Angeles on April 17, 2022, sailing to the Mexican Riviera. The show will be performed live by Princess singers, dancers and musicians on every Discovery Princess voyage.

The impressive creative team that worked with Princess to create Spotlight Bar includes:

Director and Choreographer Karen Bruce – working in the theatre and television, both in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Bruce’s work includes direction and choreography of The Last Tango, Dance ‘til Dawn, Midnight Tango, Love Me Tender, The Bodyguard (the United Kingdom, Germany and United States), Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway BBC, Strictly Come Dancing (five seasons beginning in 2011), and on the second series of So You Think You Can Dance for the BBC. Bruce won an Olivier Award for her choreography of Pacific Overtures at the Donmar Warehouse and Best Choreographer at Premios del Teatro Musical for her work on Saturday Night Fever. She is notable for her acclaimed choreography for the Take That musical, Never Forget, directing and choreographing the UK productions of Footloose The Musical and Fame on tour and in the West End. Bruce is no stranger to Princess as she previously created several production shows from 1995 to 2006.

Scenic Designer Morgan Large – a prominent UK scenic designer for Rock of Ages, Fame, Tell Me On A Sunday, Wonderland (Theater Award Best Design), Room on the Broom (nominated Olivier Award) and Top Hat. He collaborated with Bruce on The Last Tango, Footloose The Musical, and Midnight Tango (nominated for Olivier Award).

Musical Director Chris Egan – a British composer, orchestrator, conductor and musical director who has worked extensively on film, television and theatre music, as well as live concerts. His credits include The Bodyguard, The Wedding Singer, Upstairs Downstairs, Downton Abbey and Shaun the Sheep 2. Egan is also Elaine Paige’s musical director.

Lighting Designer James Whiteside – with more than 15 years of experience lighting plays, musicals, dance and opera in the UK and internationally, Whiteside has worked for commercial producers, repertory houses and independent theatre companies. He’s designed lighting for small scale tours to West End musicals. Whiteside also collaborated with Bruce in 2006 on the Princess production Destination Anywhere.

Costume Designer Jackson Lowell – his designs featured on many celebrities and concert tours, including Katy Perry, Pink, Paula Abdul, Elton John, Barbra Streisand and Usher. He has also designed for many notable dance companies, such as Hubbard Street Dance Company, Paul Taylor, San Francisco Ballet, Twyla Tharp and Oakland Dance Company.

Discovery Princess sails her inaugural cruise from the Port of Los Angeles on March 27, 2022, and will sail on a series of Mexican Riviera and California Coast voyages through April 24, 2022, before heading up the Pacific coast to begin a season of seven-night Alaska cruises from Seattle.

The 3,660-guest Discovery Princess is the sixth and final Royal-Class newbuild and shares all of the spectacular style and luxury of her sister ships. With an array of innovative new experiences, guests will enjoy 270-degree sweeping views from the largest balconies at sea in the Sky Suites, unwind in ultimate comfort at The Sanctuary and indulge the senses with world-class dining options. Discovery Princess uses the latest technologies to reduce fuel consumption, treat wastewater, and support our environmental compliance efforts.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 0344 338 8663or by visiting the company's website at princess.com