No more comedians'

[Barb Nahoumi]

I tend to skip the magicians, Second City, and the conedians, for the music which is played the lounges.

 

The jazz combos and singers in the smaller venues are fantastic.

[garycarla]

No more comedian on NCL Dawn .

Can it be true they are being phased out fleet wide ?? :confused:

 

PLEASE TELL US WHERE YOU HEARD THIS?

Or just an observation, etc?

 

.. I don't see how they are supposed to save a nickel by using a brand named product. Getting a local comedian I would say is cheaper. ...

 

Maybe they are cheaper, maybe not. Hard to say.

[cruiser1955a]

Marty "NOODLES" Levenstein was on the Dawn in mid August. Very funny !

He hosted an "open mic" comedy hour at Spinnakers on the second to last night. At the end of the show he told us that a good friend of his died that day, and thanked the audience for cheering him up. He then broke down and quickly left the stage, after announcing that it was Robin Williams who died.

 

I thought that I read that Tim Kaminski was back on board later in the summer.

[cruisin07family]

PLEASE TELL US WHERE YOU HEARD THIS?

Or just an observation, etc?

 

 

We heard it from Martin Brock directly who was the Comedian on Breakaway in August. He said his contract was being shortened and that he would be leaving NCL as they were going in a new direction. He sat next to us during the Wine Lover's Musical performance. He was a super nice guy and I thought his act was decent - not the best I've ever seen but still enjoyable.

[QuiGonJohn]

On the Sun, Alaska, in Sept, we had SAM FEDELE.

 

He was fantastic! :D

 

Regular show and an adult show.

[Cubechick]

Marty "NOODLES" Levenstein was on the Dawn in mid August. Very funny !

He hosted an "open mic" comedy hour at Spinnakers on the second to last night. At the end of the show he told us that a good friend of his died that day, and thanked the audience for cheering him up. He then broke down and quickly left the stage, after announcing that it was Robin Williams who died.

 

I thought that I read that Tim Kaminski was back on board later in the summer.

 

Unfortunately, Tim was only on for a couple of weeks, then left. When we sailed (with the OP) there was no comedian. Perhaps they just hadn't found a replacement for Tim??

[Landl cruiser]

I hope that they don't plan to have Second City in lieu of comedians. I'm not a fan of Second City.

 

 

 

I've seen second city on a few ships, and it was the same schtick with a different cast. Not impressed.

[Landl cruiser]

Unfortunately, Tim was only on for a couple of weeks, then left. When we sailed (with the OP) there was no comedian. Perhaps they just hadn't found a replacement for Tim??

 

 

Tim goes from ship to ship. He has been on the Jade, Star, Sky, Dawn, and Pride of America, that I know of. Maybe more.

[rentlady]

They are the only ones who laugh at their act. Just got off the Gateaway and they had two of the funniest comedians we have ever seen! We book NCL because of their entertainment at sea, they got taken when they booked Second City!

[jowens1873]

Tim Kaminski was on our cruise in September, on the Jewel....he is funny!

[welove2cruise2014]

We saw Tim Kaminski in Oct '13 on the Dawn and enjoyed his show. He was often out and about around the ship.. My husband played trivia with him in Pearly Kings.

 

To echo Barb Nahoumi's sentiment: we also really enjoyed the smaller venue/ lounge - type performers :)

[Barb Nahoumi]

Years ago NCL featured the Jean Ann Ryan Dancers. They were very good, and perhaps NCL should bring them back.

[happy cruzin]

From what I have read recently, the Dawn has a Second City troupe on board. Maybe Second City is the comedic entertainment in lieu of an individual comedian. Thoughts on this?

 

I believe the relationship NCL had with Second City is what's ending. We enjoyed the Second City shows on the Epic and Breakaway. But when I booked my entertainment for the Getaway yesterday there is no listing for Second City...the comedy is now listed as Levity.

 

I understand from other posts that Levity is traditional stand up. Most sailings have had 2 commedians that perform early (family friendly) and late (adult only) shows during the week.

 

Hope this helps!

Edited October 31, 2014 by happy cruzin

[LrgPizza]

I believe the relationship NCL had with Second City is what's ending. We enjoyed the Second City shows on the Epic and Breakaway. But when I booked my entertainment for the Getaway yesterday there is no listing for Second City...the comedy is now listed as Levity.

 

I understand from other posts that Levity is traditional stand up. Most sailings have had 2 commedians that perform early (family friendly) and late (adult only) shows during the week.

 

Hope this helps!

Getaway has never had Second City. It has had Levity since it first sailed. That was kind of what I was pointing out above:

NCL has had Second City for many years. The newest ship, Getaway, does not have Second City but instead Levity Entertainment Group is providing nationally recognized stand up comedy acts. It doesn't really follow that they are moving towards Second City in place of stand up, when the newest ship has moved away from Second City in lieu of stand up.

 

In addition, Second City is either owned or partnered with LEG, according to Levity's website.

Edited October 31, 2014 by LrgPizza

[sekonick]

Years ago NCL featured the Jean Ann Ryan Dancers. They were very good, and perhaps NCL should bring them back.

Really? They were horrible IMO. High school quality.

[time2cruise1]

[quote name='sekonick']Really? They were horrible IMO. High school quality.[/QUOTE]


Was not a fan either of JAR productions. They did have some good dancers but the productions were so dated.


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