Regent Seven Seas Cruises Unveils All-New Lineup of Entertainment for Seven Seas Prestige

One of the most exciting aspects of an all-new ship class for a cruise line is the blank slate it represents across all facets of shipboard life, from staterooms and culinary options to the activities and entertainment on board.

With Seven Seas Prestige the first new class of ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises in 10 years, the brand didn’t want to miss the opportunity to raise the bar on everything, including its entertainment.

“We knew when Prestige was coming out… we had this great opportunity with a new class of ship to do something new,” said Daniel Bartrope, director of entertainment operations at Regent, speaking to an exclusive group of travel advisors and media guests at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ Creative Studio in Tampa, Fla.

“It really is allowing us to continue to elevate and raise the bar,” added Wesley D’Silva, president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises.

With that in mind, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ entertainment team has created a program of four all-new mainstage shows, two interactive shows, and the line’s most expansive lineup of live music in its history. Seven Seas Prestige will also be the first ship in the fleet to feature an onboard resident DJ, something guests have been asking for.

Created Specifically for the Regent Seven Seas Guests

When it came to concepting and creating the new shows for Prestige, Regent first stepped back to consider who its guest is and what they want and enjoy.

“We are incredibly thoughtful about how we create entertainment,” said Bryan White, vice president of entertainment production for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Ltd. “The Regent traveler, they’re well-traveled. They have a clear sense of style, a clear sense of taste. They’ve seen everything and s we infuse that into our shows. We think about shows that have global appeal. We think about what type of music do these guests want to enjoy? What genres are attractive to them?”

“Also, how can we present it in a way that is different than anything they’ve seen before,” he continued. “So many of these cruisers, they cruise all the time, they’ve seen every possible iteration of what a cruise show can be… I think that what we have created for Prestige is going to be the pinnacle of that type of thinking for this brand.”

Four New Mainstage Shows

At the hear of the ship’s evening entertainment are four new mainstage production shows: Viva Vedette, Riviera Luxe, Rewind, and Allegro.

Viva Vedette: Honoring the legacy of the iconic showgirl, this revue revives the historic spectacles of the Copacabana and Folies Bergère, blending the glamour of the past with the energy of today through high theatricality, beauty, humor, and opulence. Directed by two-time Tony nominee Kevin Duda, and choreography by Emmy winner Karla Puno Garcia, who choreographed the 76th Annual Tony Awards.

Riviera Luxe: A cinematic journey into the glamour and romance of the world’s Rivieras, this production fuses contemporary hits with retro classics through powerhouse vocals, dynamic dance, high-fashion style, and spectacular visuals. Choreographed by “Dancing with the Stars” professional Britt Stewart, it features more hats than any previous Regent production.

In a first for Regent, Riviera Luxe will feature the ship’s DJ as an integral part of the show.

“The DJ will play alongside the band, alongside the live performers. The DJ will start the show with a pre-show experience and then keep the party going,” White said. “That’s one thing we know about our Regent guests. They don’t want the part to stop… Riviera Luxe is going to be the best party that everyone wants to be invited to.”

Rewind: In a move meant to appeal to the younger Boomer or Gen X Regent cruises, this revue features a soundtrack of the ’80s, reimagined with a modern edge. Choreography is by Emily Evenden, who trained at the Abby Lee Dance Company and appeared on television’s “Dance Moms,” with costumes designed by Tony-nominated designer Ryan Park.

Speaking of Rewind, White said: “We’re not doing your typica 80s where its cheesy and you’ve seen it before. We’re saying, what is an ultra-luxury approach to an authentic 80s concert with artists that you know and love, and the iconography that you know and love, but done in a way that is specifically created for Regent.”

Allegro: Reimagining opera and Broadway power ballads for a modern audience, this production transforms iconic arias with a contemporary pop sound. Dramatic staging, spectacular visuals, and haute couture costumes created exclusively for Seven Seas Prestige complete the experience, with choreography by Emmy nominee James Alonzo White of Cirque du Soleil’s “Mad Apple.”

TMR asked the panel of speakers about the four shows, which seem to serve an interesting mix of traditional older Regent clientele, and a newer, younger market.

“It’s obviously something that we always have to be mindful of in terms of the luxury guest,” D’Silva said.  “It is something where we have a very loyal past guest following and as Regent continues to grow and expand and look to the future, it’s also looking at that future traveler. We really are trying to find way to provide options for all our guests.”

He added, “There’s a lot of content in these shows that’s going to appeal to all audiences. Like Rewind, going back to the ’80s, everyone has their ’80s songs that they’re going to want to belt out and sing in their chair, regardless of what demographic.”

Beyond the Mainstage

All-new entertainment choices aren’t limited to the main Constellation Theater.

Tipples & Tales: A Zacapa Rum Voyage is an interactive rum tasting and show set in the Meridian Lounge. The experience pairs a curated Zacapa rum tasting with maritime storytelling, spirited live music, and theatrical performances by the entertainment cast.

The pre-dinner Golden Hour and post-dinner Golden Night combine for a two-part experience that unfolds in the Starlight Atrium from evening to night. Before dinner, Golden Hour pairs live music with artistic costumes, Champagne, hors d’oeuvres, and photo opportunities. After dinner, Golden Night transforms the space into a lively dance party beneath the chandelier, complete with live music and vocalists.

Connecting all the new shows is a focus on the costumes unlike anything Regent Seven Seas has invested in before. According to Nicholas Bursoni, senior manager of theatrical costuming at NCLH, the costume collection for Seven Seas Prestige encompasses 781 costumes and bespoke accessories. Fabrics for the costumes come from all over the world, including some sourced from a provider in India that has been making fabric for more than 300 years.

This level of detail, which attendees at the preview in Tampa got to see in person, left quite an impression.

“What impressed me most was the incredible level of detail and talent,” said Nicole Mazza, chief marketing officer for TRAVELSAVERS, NEST and the Affluent Traveler Collection. “From the entertainment choices and creative vision, as well as the caliber of talent behind it. Tony Award-nominated costume designers and show producers and accomplished choreographers and production professionals, they have a team with extraordinary expertise and passion. Every aspect of the entertainment scheduled to be onboard Prestige, and all their ships, is well thought out and intentionally designed for their guests. Seeing the vision come together firsthand made me even more excited for Prestige and eager to watch it all come to life when the ship launches.”

Not Only Production Shows

According to D’Silva, entertainment – across the ship – is an integral part of the all-inclusive nature of the Regent Seven Seas experience.

“When guests are onboard, this is their home away from home. Finding things for them to do, experiences for them to have, is such an important part of it,” he said. “How can we really make entertainment more ubiquitous throughout the entire guest experience.”

“We thought, let’s give our guest more,” Bartrope said, before launching into a presentation on the non-theatrical entertainment that Seven Seas Prestige – and the rest of the Regent Seven Seas fleet – will offer.

Part of the more is the expanded lineup of live music that will, for the first time, include both a jazz duo and a strings duo. Speaking of the jazz duo, Bartrope said he foresees speakeasy nights with beautifully-crafted cocktails and elegant jazz.

Then there’s the introduction of “The Broadway Experience,” which will launch across select ships in 2027, beginning with Seven Seas Prestige on Jan. 20, 2027.

“The Broadway Experience”brings recent and current Broadway and West End talent on board for intimate evenings of musical theater, pairing signature numbers with the stories behind beloved roles. Held in the Constellation Theater, a live orchestra will accompany each performance. Among the stars announced are Kerry Ellis, the West End’s first British Elphaba in “Wicked”; Tony Award nominee Charl Brown, acclaimed for his portrayal of Smokey Robinson in “Motown: The Musical”; and Keri René Fuller, who recently starred as Elphaba in “Wicked” on Broadway.

“Luminaries at Sea,” an extension of Regent’s enrichment guest speaker program, brings guests closer to distinguished thinkers, innovators, explorers, and influential voices through intimate conversations designed to spark curiosity. Speakers for Seven Seas Prestige will be announced at a later date but across the fleet, featured guests will range from Grammy Award winner Melissa Manchester, the first recording artist to perform two Academy Award-nominated movie themes in a single year at the 1980 Academy Awards, to bestselling author and forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs, whose investigations inspired the Temperance Brennan novels and the hit television series “Bones.”