The cruise company Norwegian Cruise Line, will premiere this week its documentary series “EMBARK – The Series”. For the first time, a shipping company is producing an audiovisual piece, inviting the public to learn more about the brand and announcing its long-awaited return.
The docuseries begins with “Embark NCL Spotlight Series“. It is two episodes showcasing entertainment in the style of the best Broadway (New York) and West End (London) productions found throughout the fleet.
The first episode focuses on the West End Garrick Theatre in London (2 Charing Cross Rd) for a reunion of the cast of “The Choir of Man” after several months without seeing each other. The episode will include performances of guest favorites such as “Save Tonight,” “Escape (The Piña Colada Song),” “Hello” and “Some Nights.” The current situation is also reflected in the audiovisual production, as it shows how the cast is living this historic moment and how the artists remain optimistic about the future.
Image of ‘The Choir of Man’ at their performance in London. Image by Stephanie Cardelle
“The Choir of Man is a show with regular guys performing everything from classics to classic rock. This play reflects theimportance of community and human connection through a series of songs, poetry and intimate conversations. This show can be witnessed on the Norwegian Escape and Norwegian Encore cruise ships and has been seen at venues such as Chicago’s Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place and Washington DC’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. As of February 2021, and for the third time, it will return to the Sydney Opera.
Image of ‘The Choir of Man’ at their performance in London. Image by Stephanie Cardelle
The nearly 40-minute episode is produced and directed by Nic Doodson, one of the creatives behind “The Choir of Man.” The premiere of the episode will be available for viewing live on www.ncl.com/embark on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 3 am (Spanish peninsular time), before being made available on demand.
