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Jazz Joint

// 1920's Cabarét Show

Tags
Concept, Show Direction, Art Direction, Video Content
Client
Celebrity Cruises
Location
The Club (aboard Celebrity Beyond)
Year
Ongoing

The "Jazz Joint" aboard Celebrity Beyond merges 1920s glamour with high-energy performances to create a cabaret experience. This award-winning production, featuring an exceptional ensemble of vocalists and dancers, breathes new life into classic jazz tunes and modern hits, creating an unforgettable immersive experience against Celebrity Cruises's luxury.

Objective

Celebrity Cruises tasked No Ceilings with creating a 45-minute cabaret show that enhances the onboard experience and deepens guests' emotional connections with the brand. Our goal was to encapsulate Celebrity Cruises’ ethos of sophisticated exploration through a captivating narrative.

Challenges and Creative Solutions

  • Ambiance Transformation: We transformed the modern venue into a 1920s speakeasy using a textile canopy that deploys from a single rigging point and attaches with lightweight magnets, achieving era-authentic ambiance in just 20 minutes.
  • 360-Degree Engagement: Addressing the visibility challenges of a bustling cruise ship, "Jazz Joint" offers a 360-degree entertainment experience, with performers engaging guests from all angles to truly embody immersive theatre.
  • Operational Fluidity: With a rotating cast, we ensured seamless performances through user-friendly show guides and designed durable, adaptable costumes and collapsible set pieces for easy storage and maintenance.

Result

"Jazz Joint" has become a flagship feature of Celebrity Cruises, earning the 2022 Gold Award for Entertainment from Travel Weekly. The production showcases No Ceilings' ability to blend luxury with adventure, significantly enhancing guest satisfaction and engagement.

Credits

No Ceilings // Creative Concept, Art Direction, Show Direction
Lisa Lehr // VP of Entertainment for Celebrity Cruises
Stephanie Jansen // Sr. Manager, Theatrical Production for Celebrity Cruises
Emil Gampe with Edina Hiser // Costume
Dondraico Johnson with Teya Wild // Choreography
Deimos Virgillito // Music Production
Destinations by Design // Scenic
Michelle Lynskey // Script
Savannah Harrow // Production Mgmt

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