Rare karatemom2 Posted September 20, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2023 We just returned from a 14 day Med cruise from Southampton on the Sky Princess. We had the best time - gorgeous ship, fantastic ports, excellent food and service, great balcony cabin and wonderful steward, beautiful weather, and plenty of good entertainment - just about as perfect as a cruise can get. But a real added treat was getting to see the premier performance of a brand new production show called "Five Skies". It was so fun and creative! It was based on following a gamer through his virtual gaming experience on his quest to rescue a princess. Now, at first I thought perhaps they had forgotten who their core audience is given there likely weren't many virtual reality video game players in the audience - maybe their grandkids? : ) However, it was really well done, the production values, set, costumes and staging were next level for Princess and the dancing and performances were great. So energetic with good music and overall good singers as well. It was just so nice to see something new and see Princess pushing the boundaries a bit on their production shows. It was a nice addition to Rock Opera and Spotlight Bar, the other two shows running during our cruise which we enjoy, but have seen before. And it was very cool getting to be in the audience for their very first show. Hope this is a trend and we get to see more new shows! 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCX22 Posted September 20, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2023 There's a lot of dislike by older folks of this production show. According to them, the music is too contemporary and they are unfamiliar with the music. Most of them have vacated the theatre by the time the One Direction song "What Make's You Beautiful" and the dance with the illuminated suit costumes comes along. Glad you enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapear Posted September 21, 2023 #3 Share Posted September 21, 2023 We enjoyed this show when we saw it on the Enchanted a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare karatemom2 Posted September 21, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Interesting. I see from your comment that it has been out for awhile then. I'm wondering why they presented it to us like it was a brand new premier - maybe it was a new cast or a new show for this group of performers? But regardless, I found it entertaining, but I can see why some might not enjoy it as much. The songs were more contemporary and as I said, not necessarily a storyline that is aligned with an older audience. We thought it was fun and upbeat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strobellayjam Posted September 21, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Loved the show! We saw it on the Enchanted last Christmas. The CD was also presenting it to us as a new show and asking us all to have an open mind as it is different from the standard Princess production shows. Maybe they had complaints previously? Nonetheless, I welcome the change. Can’t wait to watch it again on the Sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonlady6390 Posted September 21, 2023 #6 Share Posted September 21, 2023 5 sky's did debut on the sky princess but that was in 2019 when the ship was new I saw the production in December 2019 one of the skies first sailings out of port everglades. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted September 21, 2023 #7 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Very confusing post, five sky's was out before the 'pause' don't get me wrong it great, spotlight bar is the newest show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strobellayjam Posted September 21, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, antsp said: Very confusing post, five sky's was out before the 'pause' don't get me wrong it great, spotlight bar is the newest show Maybe the CDs are promoting the show as new in the sense it’s a new format of production (in terms of the theme, music, technology ). As an aside, we loved Spotlight Bar too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted September 21, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 21, 2023 19 minutes ago, strobellayjam said: Maybe the CDs are promoting the show as new in the sense it’s a new format of production (in terms of the theme, music, technology ). As an aside, we loved Spotlight Bar too! Probably, bit like the new room service they recently launched 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strobellayjam Posted September 21, 2023 #10 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Just now, antsp said: Probably, bit like the new room service they recently launched Ugh, I’m still upset about that and yet will still likely end up succumbing to it. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare startedwithamouse Posted September 21, 2023 #11 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Your cast is new - the previous cast left a couple weeks ago. And Five Skies is really good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare karatemom2 Posted September 21, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted September 21, 2023 47 minutes ago, antsp said: Very confusing post, five sky's was out before the 'pause' don't get me wrong it great, spotlight bar is the newest show Yes, it is confusing. The CD made a giant production of the fact that this was the big premier of a brand new show! I mean he seriously kept saying how lucky we were to be the first to see it?? I had never heard of it so it seemed plausible. I can only assume it was a first for that particular cast? Or first this season? I don’t know. Or he was just trying to make us excited. I’m perplexed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted September 21, 2023 #13 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Who was the CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare karatemom2 Posted September 21, 2023 Author #14 Share Posted September 21, 2023 1 hour ago, antsp said: Who was the CD Dan France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ombud Posted September 21, 2023 #15 Share Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) Loved 5 Skies last September Trans-Atlantic on the Enchanted Princess. It wasn't on the more recent voyages (other ships). Maybe it's still rolling out? Really hoping it stays around. My favorites (in order) are: 1. Secret Silk 2. 5 Skies 3. Rock Opera Actually love all the shows except Magic to Do & Stardust. Walked out of Magic to Do after 15 minutes & lasted less than that in Stardust. Edited September 21, 2023 by Ombud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antmaril Posted September 21, 2023 #16 Share Posted September 21, 2023 I saw Five Skies on the Sky Princess in January, 2020. We enjoyed it very much. I will be on the Sky Princess in January and am looking forward to seeing it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted September 21, 2023 #17 Share Posted September 21, 2023 We've seen it numerous times but it's still not one of our favorites. It's aimed at a younger generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antmaril Posted September 21, 2023 #18 Share Posted September 21, 2023 1 hour ago, MissP22 said: We've seen it numerous times but it's still not one of our favorites. It's aimed at a younger generation. Thanks for making me feel young at age 72. 😁 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Cruises Fann Posted September 21, 2023 #19 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Love 5 Skies. Saw it on the Sky in December 2019, and then on the Enchanted Princess in June 2023. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted September 21, 2023 #20 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Wish they would train more troupes and have newer shows get onto the older ships instead of 10+ year old shows. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted September 21, 2023 #21 Share Posted September 21, 2023 33 minutes ago, Steelers36 said: Wish they would train more troupes and have newer shows get onto the older ships instead of 10+ year old shows. I agree but then they would probably charging for the, unless you have the premium package of course. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare startedwithamouse Posted September 21, 2023 #22 Share Posted September 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Steelers36 said: Wish they would train more troupes and have newer shows get onto the older ships instead of 10+ year old shows. But that would cost money to change build and change out the sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare startedwithamouse Posted September 21, 2023 #23 Share Posted September 21, 2023 6 hours ago, MissP22 said: We've seen it numerous times but it's still not one of our favorites. It's aimed at a younger generation. We love it, and we're not the younger generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jovisoul Posted September 21, 2023 #24 Share Posted September 21, 2023 We walked out of that show, it was awful. Just my opinion folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted September 21, 2023 #25 Share Posted September 21, 2023 1 hour ago, startedwithamouse said: We love it, and we're not the younger generation. I'm sure there lots of folks of all ages who love the show but I'm slightly different and couldn't appreciate it. I know it'll be on the Enchanted next cruise so we'll just skip it altogether and leave room for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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