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Princess Cruises will debut two original theatrical productions onboard Star of the Seas, as well as introduce candlelight concerts and high-energy pop-up performances across the ship’s venues.
“We’re not just putting on new shows,” said Lorna Warren, Princess Cruises’ vice president of hotel operations and guest experience. “We’re crafting moments that will stay with guest long after the final curtain. Star Princess was designed to surprise, move, and inspire each and every night.”
When Star Princess debuts this fall it will feature two new mainstage shows in the Princess Arena theater.
As described by Princess, Meridian is a “sweeping, cinematic spectacle of longing and liberation, set to a lush original scored and reimagined chart-toppers.”
The production has been brought to life by BAFTA award-winning creative director Dan Shipton and features choreography by Kieran Daley-Ward. The action takes place against a backdrop of glittering masked balls and roaring engine rooms, forcing high society to clash with the working class.
The second production show – Illuminate: A Spectacle of Joy – takes place beneath the canopy of a “nostalgic circus tent,” taking guests on a “journey through breathtaking spectacles that bend reality.”
Additionally, Viva La Música returns from premiering on Sun Princess, choreographed by famed Latin American talent Liz Imperio, known for her work with Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, and Gloria Estefan. Featuring Latin soundtrack favorites like Camila Cabello’s “Havana” and Santana’s “Oye Como Va,” this high-energy show brings the rhythms of Latin America to the sea.
Inside the Dome, Princess Cruises will introduce a new atmospheric candlelight concert series, featuring classical music “reimagined for a new generation.” The concerts will blend live performances with cinematic storytelling creating a fusion of sight, sound, and atmosphere.
Two new entertainment experiences will also debut in Star Princess’ Piazza.
Princess Jamz is a 45-minute, high-energy “sound spectacular” that showcases the talents of the 15-member Princess World Orchestra.
Also taking place in the Piazza will be the all-new Celestial Champagne Soiree, a celebration under the stars combining immersive light, sound, and visual storytelling — culminating in Princess’ iconic Champagne waterfall.
The 4,300-passenger Star Princess is the second ship in the line’s Sphere Class of vessels. It sets sail on Oct. 4, 2025.
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