Brilliant Lady—Virgin Voyages’ newest Lady Ship—will sail into the New York harbour this September, showcasing the ship line's innovation through new entertainment, including even more comedy, live music and immersive storytelling.
Guests can expect seven new original productions and a variety of new "Happenings," a move influenced by the brand’s high proportion of repeat sailors. The ship will also set the stage for day-to-night entertainment with the return of fleet favorites, all designed to complement the ship’s longer itineraries and diverse destinations. For clients seeking even greater variety in their voyages or wanting to explore the brand on a deeper level, Brilliant Lady’s new routes range from five to 16 nights, giving travelers a chance to explore new destinations like Bermuda’s pink shores and Alaska’s glacial fjords.
Among the Red Room Shows is "Red Hot," a high-energy musical revue tracing Virgin’s 50-year legacy through five decades of iconic hits from Virgin Records’ musical catalog. Featuring archival clips and inspired by "the rebellious spirit" of Sir Richard Branson, there is something for everyone with this jukebox.
"Out of Time" is a creative collaboration between Virgin Voyages and No Ceilings. This time-traveling comedy is a wild ride through history thanks to Dr. Victoria Vortex’s time machine. When things go off-track, the road back makes its way through a cavalcade of music, fashion, dazzling flappers and a few acrobatic cavemen.
The Manor Shows include "Up With a Twist." This "decadent" new installment of Virgin Voyages’ Supper Club Series is inspired by the Roaring ’20s. Sailors will find themselves at Lady Valentina’s Emporium of Excess, which offers both elevated dining and high-concept characters. Alongside a live band, vintage numbers from yesteryear and summer soundtrack favorites are given a modern twist with audience members even having a say in the show’s ending.
Other new shows include:
"Murder in the Manor," heavily influenced by today’s true crime fascination and 1980s murder mystery novels. This immersive theater performance blends spectacle, spooky mystery and dancing. Created by No Ceilings, this show puts guests front and center. They’ll be tasked with assisting the hapless investigators who seem to keep missing the most obvious clues. Together, they’ll help a plain Jane figure out who killed her rockstar twin sister.
"Duets," a showcase of duets across generations and genres. This stage show will spotlight Motown, classic rock and contemporary ballads, all performed with jazz-infused arrangements.
"Electric," an epic glow party complete with the "Electric Slide." Teeming with fluorescent accents, UV reactive ‘fits,’ neon face paint and even a jellyfish parade, this electric dance party promises to be a luminous joy.
"Disco Reimagined," a rethought disco party. Studio 72 is receiving a major upgrade to host it. Expect dance breaks and circus moments in a 90-minute explosion of sequins, flared pants and acrobatics.
Reinvented fleet favorites include "Scarlet Night: Red Room Glow-Up." The night that celebrates the octopus goddess and reigns supreme above all others is getting an indoor glow-up when Brilliant Lady makes its way to Alaska’s woody shores. On nights too cool for an under-the-stars, poolside affair, the Red Room will host specialized programming.
For more information, visit www.virginvoyages.com
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