MSC Cruises has expanded its collaboration with Lionsgate to a third ship, with Dirty Dancing: In Concert set to debut aboard MSC Poesia for its inaugural season in Alaska in summer.
Building on MSC Cruises’ existing collaboration with Lionsgate, MSC Poesia becomes the third ship in the cruise line’s fleet to feature the hit live-to-film concert, following its highly successful reception aboard MSC World America sailing from Miami in the U.S. and on MSC Virtuosa for her summer sailings from Southampton in the UK. The concert is also set to continue on MSC Virtuosa for her upcoming winter season in the Southern Caribbean.
The 90-minute live-to-film concert brings Lionsgate’s beloved 80s film, Dirty Dancing, to life, featuring a talented live band alongside sensational singers and dancers, performing in sync with the beloved movie.
Guests travelling aboard MSC Poesia will have the chance to catch the live-to-film concert throughout their cruise, including matinee showings on sea days – all while travelling to captivating destinations in Alaska and Canada from the ship’s homeport in Seattle, U.S.
“We are thrilled to have ‘Dirty Dancing: In Concert’ on board MSC Poesia for MSC Cruise’s first ever sailings to Alaska this summer season,” MSC Cruises vice president of entertainment Steve Leatham said. “Following the incredible response we have seen since the launch on MSC World America and MSC Virtuosa, we’re excited to be able to offer it on more of our ships for our guests to enjoy this truly one-of-a-kind experience at sea.”
In addition to Dirty Dancing: In Concert, MSC Poesia offers plenty of world-class entertainment options this summer season, including:
- A diverse and colourful live music programme:
- MSC Dueling Pianos, featuring two incredible musical hosts each evening.
- Live jazz, party bands, salsa and Latin music groups spread around the ship.
- For MSC Yacht Club guests, an elegant music programme and piano host exclusively based in the Top Sail Lounge.
- Themed parties and activities, plus an expanded theatre lineup including seasoned U.S. comedians, large-scale shows such as Divas, performed by an outstanding multi-skilled cast.
- Specialist activity coaches delivering wellness sessions, sports activities, arts & crafts workshops.
- Regional enrichment specialists offering expert talks, narrated events and hands-on workshops that bring Alaska’s geography and nature to life.
Dirty Dancing: In Concert.
As recently announced, MSC Poesia will undergo one of the largest upgrades in MSC Cruises’ history including the addition of the MSC Yacht Club, two specialty restaurants, Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Sushi Bar, All-Stars Sports Bar, a newly refreshed MSC Aurea Spa and an enhanced MSC Gym Powered by Technogym.
Guests sailing aboard MSC Poesia will be able to enjoy these new features on MSC Cruises’ inaugural season in Alaska, offering 7-night sailings to some of the region’s most picturesque destinations including Ketchikan, Icy Strait Hoonah, Tracy Arm, Juneau (Alaska, US) and Victoria (British Columbia, Canada).
