MSC Cruises’ MSC World America is taking its entertainment options to another level when it begins sailing from Miami in April 2025. In addition to stage shows, live music, games and around-the-clock activities, the cruise line will debut the first-ever at sea “Dirty Dancing in Concert.” The famous Lionsgate movie, Dirty Dancing, will be brought to life through live singers, dancers and musicians.
Steve Leatham, Vice President of Entertainment at MSC Cruises, said, “Delivering a diverse entertainment lineup for every type of vacationer is central to creating an unforgettable cruise experience. MSC World America provides an incredible platform to push the boundaries of entertainment at sea, and we’re introducing some exciting new concepts and productions.”
MSC World America will offer multiple opportunities to see the 90-minute live-to-film concert, including one matinee performance on sea days, which culminates in a Dirty Dancing-themed after party. Guests will also enjoy other concert performances, magic shows, circus-style shows, e-gaming, dance classes and interactive game shows.
Leatham said, “Our headline entertainment experiences, “Dirty Dancing in Concert” in the World Theatre and Queen Symphonic in the Panorama Lounge, will be unlike anything previously seen on our ships, resonating with both American and international audiences. These are just the beginning of our extensive entertainment options, which include an adults-only Comedy Club, authentic Dueling Pianos, and interactive family game shows. The onboard entertainment truly must be seen to be believed.”
In addition to “Dirty Dancing in Concert,” MSC World America will feature three other entertainment experiences in the 1,150-seat World Theatre. Odyssey will be an acrobatic spectacle influenced by Homer’s Odyssey. Momentous is one of the largest illusion shows ever produced at sea. Hall of Fame will be the ultimate live concert featuring iconic music from pop legends.
In the Panorama Lounge, guests will find two live theatrical music concerts at night and wellness programming during the day. Queen Symphonic is an exclusive version of the international concert “Queen Rock Symphonic” which showcases Queen’s greatest hits. Cinesonic showcases iconic movie songs and cinematic scores featuring state-of-the-art motion graphics, singers, dancers, and acrobats.
The Street Theatre will offer several surprises and pop-up moments from onboard world-class performers. Luna Park will feature dance classes, enrichment talks, movies, e-gaming, virtual reality experiences, family and kids’ parties, family game shows and so much more. The Loft is a new venue for the North American market which provides space for adults to enjoy entertainment, dueling pianos, comedy shows, karaoke and more late into the night.
When MSC World America debuts in April 2025, she will sail a 7-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary with ports of call in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and MSC Ocean Cay Marine Reserve. The cruise ship will spend her inaugural season sailing alternating Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings from PortMiami with all itineraries featuring a call at the cruise line’s private island in the Bahamas.