Holland America Line and RWS Global have announced the debut of "Fosse and Verdon, The Duet That Changed Broadway," marking the first international staging of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon's work at sea. The live musical and multimedia tribute will premiere this November onboard Holland America Line's Koningsdam.
The production was developed in collaboration with The Verdon Fosse Legacy and features musical numbers inspired by Fosse's original choreography. The show incorporates never-before-seen archival audio and video content projected on a 270-degree surround screen. The production also showcases works from Broadway classics and cinematic productions such as "Damn Yankees," "Sweet Charity," "Cabaret" and "Chicago."
Choreography will be reconstructed by The Verdon Fosse Legacy and choreographed by Dylis Croman and Alyssa Epstein. The production will feature vocals performing songs from the featured Broadway shows.
"We are incredibly honored to partner with RWS Global to be the first to bring the indelible legacy of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon to our guests," said Joe Chantry, vice president of entertainment and enrichment for Holland America Line. "Guests have expressed a strong desire for more Broadway-style productions, and we couldn't imagine a better way to deliver than by celebrating two legends of the performing arts."
The announcement marks the beginning of a broader partnership between RWS Global and The Verdon Fosse Legacy, which has granted RWS Global exclusive rights to produce original performances inspired by the duo. Holland America Line will hold exclusive cruise rights to these productions for five years, making the cruise line the sole provider of Fosse and Verdon's work at sea.
"Kicking off this partnership with RWS Global by debuting 'Fosse and Verdon, The Duet That Changed Broadway' on Holland America Line is a powerful step in educating international audiences about the artistry of my parents, Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon," said Nicole Fosse, founder and artistic director of The Verdon Fosse Legacy.
Holland America Line and RWS Global have maintained a partnership for more than 10 years. As RWS Global's first cruise client, Holland America Line played a role in the company's expansion from theme parks into the maritime space.
The Verdon Fosse Legacy and RWS Global plan to continue their collaboration with additional live entertainment offerings celebrating the work of Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Holland America Line. It was fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
