"We continue to bring Broadway-level entertainment and world-class talent to our fleet, and we are excited for guests to be able to watch a musical they actually get to be part of. "The legendary Donna Summer is an inspiration to many, and we cast performers who would honor her and match the same level of star power and talent," said Richard Ambrose, senior vice president of Entertainment and Cruise Programs for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. The 85-minute musical will be a first at sea, where the Prima Theater itself transforms into a full disco, allowing guests to become part of the show and live out their on-stage dreams as they dance along to Summer's greatest melodies. The show-stopping production will feature more than 20 of Summer's mega-hits, including "Bad Girls," "Last Dance," and "Hot Stuff," and will also provide viewers with a deeper understanding of the inspiration behind some of Summer’s most memorable songs. She has left an immeasurable impact on music and culture, and I am excited to bring her story to guests around the world aboard the beautiful Norwegian Prima." “Donna Summer’s inspirational story and pioneering talent led the way for so many of today's brightest vocalists. "It is an incredible honor to play Donna Summer along with a very talented cast in this highly-rated musical,” said Locke. The role will be played by D'Nasya Jordan, who most recently starred as Little Inez in "Hairspray." Duckling Donna will show Summer as she grows up in Boston in the 1960s.Curlingford will play Summer in her late teens and early twenties as she first finds success in the iconic 1970s disco era. Taking on the role of Disco Donna is Valerie Curlingford, an extraordinary talent from the Netherlands. Locke is also well known for her work on television and Broadway, where she most recently performed in Kristin Chenoweth's one-woman show, "For The Girls." Fans will be able to see the same charisma that got Locke to the final three contestants on her season of “American Idol” in this role. Beloved "American Idol" season two finalist, Kimberly Locke, takes on her first theater project at sea and will star in the breakout role of Diva Donna, playing Summer as she reaches the height of her career.The Brand has announced the cast who will take on the mantle of Donna Summer through her most memorable moments in life: The Tony Award®-nominated musical narrates the story of Donna Summer's prolific rise to fame, showing the Queen of Disco at three of the most pivotal stages of her career: Diva Donna, Disco Donna, and Duckling Donna. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), has revealed the cast of, "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical," premiering aboard the all-new Norwegian Prima this August.
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