mickym Posted October 19, 2012 #1 Share Posted October 19, 2012 We sailed on Freedom last Jan. and when I read the present Freedom reviews it sounds like they are still having the same shows we saw at that time. We will be doing a back to back on Freedom this Jan. and I was wondering if we would be seeing all reruns or it they would be changed by then?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted October 19, 2012 #2 Share Posted October 19, 2012 We sailed on Freedom last Jan. and when I read the present Freedom reviews it sounds like they are still having the same shows we saw at that time. We will be doing a back to back on Freedom this Jan. and I was wondering if we would be seeing all reruns or it they would be changed by then?? the shows will be the same each of your weeks as what you saw in january. They switch out maybe 5-7 years. On b2b your cruise stuff will be exact as the week before n=maybe commedians will change but the rest of the stuff------ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted October 19, 2012 #3 Share Posted October 19, 2012 We sailed on Freedom last Jan. and when I read the present Freedom reviews it sounds like they are still having the same shows we saw at that time. We will be doing a back to back on Freedom this Jan. and I was wondering if we would be seeing all reruns or it they would be changed by then?? Not often enough! I would love to see the Beatles show, but that seems to be an east coast exclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMaster Posted October 19, 2012 #4 Share Posted October 19, 2012 Yep, the above posts are exactly correct. It's VERY expensive to change the shows, considering royalties, expense on music, and costumes, all the stage props, training, and all the other expenses involved in putting together a new show. Bottom line is that the shows stay the same for a long, long time. Fortunately, for me, even though I cruise a LOT, I usually do different ships, and see different shows from time to time. I still ALWAYS enjoy the BIG production shows. I have to agree that the Beetles Show, and "Dancing In The Street" are about my favorites at this point. "SKY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anyislandwilldo Posted October 20, 2012 #5 Share Posted October 20, 2012 If it's every 5-7 years, when is the Freedom due for a change in show venues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted October 20, 2012 #6 Share Posted October 20, 2012 there is no set scedule if the cruise director is the same all his talks will be the same also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nylori Posted October 20, 2012 #7 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Last cruise all we did was opening night show and Legends last night. It was our first cruise with all the comedians. Loved that and tried to see every show at least once! My husband was in legends so that was extra special, we got a free dvd of the show and a photo of the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alliezona09 Posted October 20, 2012 #8 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I first cruised on the Conquest in 2006 and 4 cruises later in 2011 the shows were still the same~ but she's in drydock right now and it getting a new set in the main show lounge so NEW SHOWS on her!!! Might have to make it 5 times on the Conquest~:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMaster Posted October 20, 2012 #9 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Last cruise all we did was opening night show and Legends last night. It was our first cruise with all the comedians. Loved that and tried to see every show at least once! My husband was in legends so that was extra special, we got a free dvd of the show and a photo of the group. I've heard that the "Legends" show was changing legends, (Except for Frank, and Elvis). Did your cruise have the "New Legends" or the "Old Legends"? (If you had Britney Spears, Gloria Estefan, James Brown, Ricky Martin, Elton John, Aretha Franklin and Madonna, as well as Frank and Elvis, then yours was the old show. What part did your hubby sing, and did he have a good time? Inquiring minds want to know. ;) (I've never been aboard a ship that had the "New Legends" yet.) "SKY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photojunkieEMT Posted October 20, 2012 #10 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I've heard that the "Legends" show was changing legends, (Except for Frank, and Elvis). Did your cruise have the "New Legends" or the "Old Legends"? (If you had Britney Spears, Gloria Estefan, James Brown, Ricky Martin, Elton John, Aretha Franklin and Madonna, as well as Frank and Elvis, then yours was the old show. What part did your hubby sing, and did he have a good time? Inquiring minds want to know. ;) (I've never been aboard a ship that had the "New Legends" yet.) "SKY" Always had the old show on our cruises including on the Miracle on Oct 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pellaz Posted October 20, 2012 #11 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Yep, show-changeover is expensive, so the shows on any individual ship won't change too often. 5-7 years as posted above is about right, as per the tour guide on my first "Behind the Fun" tour last February. However, during the BtF tour on my last cruise a few weeks ago, the stage manager aboard Liberty told us that they were changing out one of their shows in a few months and that, as expected, that was pretty rare. Whether that means that other ships in the fleet will be changing out a show at around the same time, I know not. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfret Posted October 20, 2012 #12 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Have seen this gripe about the repetitious shows on this Board several times. It's always the same story but I still go to every show and enjoy them any way. When I see shows advertised in our town, seats are going for over $100 each so I don't know how Carnival could afford to change them every year or so. It would be nice but then reality sets in. I try and cruise one time each year and though the shows may not change, it's fun to see if you can spot any of the same dancers and singers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyancho Posted October 20, 2012 #13 Share Posted October 20, 2012 We sailed on Freedom last Jan. and when I read the present Freedom reviews it sounds like they are still having the same shows we saw at that time. We will be doing a back to back on Freedom this Jan. and I was wondering if we would be seeing all reruns or it they would be changed by then?? Once in a generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted October 20, 2012 #14 Share Posted October 20, 2012 We have gotten kind of bored seeing same shows after multiple trips on Miracle and Glory and now try to cruise different ships to see different entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickym Posted October 20, 2012 Author #15 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Once in a generation. Well that kind of stinks but I understand the reason. I will enjoy the Beatles again and probably go watch it on both cruises. That's my era. I guess we will have to go check out some other form of evening entertainment if we get tired of reruns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photojunkieEMT Posted October 20, 2012 #16 Share Posted October 20, 2012 We saw one new show on our recent Miracle cruise but they still had the Beatles show. Not my era but I love seeing it, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted October 20, 2012 #17 Share Posted October 20, 2012 We saw one new show on our recent Miracle cruise but they still had the Beatles show. Not my era but I love seeing it, well done. Four day Inspiration has Fiesta Latino if you like a change of pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclark Posted October 20, 2012 #18 Share Posted October 20, 2012 the shows will be the same each of your weeks as what you saw in january.They switch out maybe 5-7 years. I don't think so. My daughter was on the Splendour last month and they had "Vroom". We saw "Vroom" on the Victory back in 12/03, so CCL has been running this show for at least nine years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrounds Posted October 20, 2012 #19 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I was told by a cruise director I had had on 3 consecutive cruises that it was "roughly" every 7 years. With the budget problems all cruise lines are having, I wouldn't be surprised if they stretch that nowadays. These productions are very expensive, folks. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyancho Posted October 20, 2012 #20 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I was told by a cruise director I had had on 3 consecutive cruises that it was "roughly" every 7 years. With the budget problems all cruise lines are having, I wouldn't be surprised if they stretch that nowadays. These productions are very expensive, folks. :rolleyes: In my opinion the production show are tacky. The singing is like the preliminary rounds of American Idol. It is where burned out Vegas showgirls go to sail off into the sunset. If they are so expensive, why don't they just do away with them and bring on some variety acts. Like El Gaucho or famous/semifamous comediens. Saw Gary Muledeer one cruise and he had everyone in stitches. Singing groups, saw Peter Noone and Herman's Hermits and they were much better than the wanna be Beatles. To me it is much more entertaining than watching subpar singing and dancing. Plus they could rotate the acts around so you don't see the same thing year after year after year. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrounds Posted October 20, 2012 #21 Share Posted October 20, 2012 In my opinion the production show are tacky. The singing is like the preliminary rounds of American Idol. It is where burned out Vegas showgirls go to sail off into the sunset. If they are so expensive, why don't they just do away with them and bring on some variety acts. Like El Gaucho or famous/semifamous comediens. Saw Gary Muledeer one cruise and he had everyone in stitches. Singing groups, saw Peter Noone and Herman's Hermits and they were much better than the wanna be Beatles. To me it is much more entertaining than watching subpar singing and dancing. Plus they could rotate the acts around so you don't see the same thing year after year after year. JMHO I will agree somewhat. I don't attend them anymore because I've seen them all and, as you pointed out, the quality of the talent is sometimes suspect. At times I've been embarrassed for the singers, they were so bad. I think the budget-cutting is affecting everything. They are expensive, though. Probably have to pay rights to use the music, build sets, design and create costumes, etc. Interviewing, hiring and constantly training dancers and singers has got to be a high ongoing expense. I used to live several blocks from a very well-known Art school (singing, dancing, acting, writing). Many of the students used to congregate where I spent a lot of time at the local Starbucks. Upon graduation it was considered THE BOTTOM OF THE BARREL if you were offered a "gig" on a cruise ship. The good ones move on to Broadway and the bad ones just get lesser jobs, like cruise ships.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Geegitz Posted October 20, 2012 #22 Share Posted October 20, 2012 If you don't always sail the same ship you have no worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrounds Posted October 20, 2012 #23 Share Posted October 20, 2012 If you don't always sail the same ship you have no worries. I've seen IDENTICAL shows on different Carnival ships.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted October 20, 2012 #24 Share Posted October 20, 2012 I've seen IDENTICAL shows on different Carnival ships.:) DW and I saw the same main show on 3 different CCL ships the same year once.:( It is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boowaaccaa Posted October 21, 2012 #25 Share Posted October 21, 2012 If you don't always sail the same ship you have no worries. We saw the same juggler/comedien 3 years in a row on three different ships. Plus the same 'magician' 2 years in a row on 2 different ships. Bad luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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