Whitney: A Celebration of Whitney Houston
As of September 22, 2026, Whitney: A Celebration of Whitney Houston is a musicals that is in pre-production, currently casting. The production companies attached are NCLH Shows and Experiences, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and Shows & Experiences by Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. Casting director Ashley Amber is attached. It is scheduled to run in Tampa, FL and Venice, Italy and 1 other venue from November 2026 to July 2027. Production List last updated this listing on September 22, 2026.
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Project Summary
Whitney: A Celebration of Whitney Houston is a mainstage concert show debuting onboard Norwegian Cruise Line's newest vessel, the Norwegian Aura. The show is a concert/Las Vegas residency-style experience centered around Whitney Houston's vast musical legacy, following in the footsteps of Revolution: A Celebration of Prince on the Norwegian Aqua and Elton: A Celebration of Elton John on the Norwegian Luna. Other mainstage productions onboard include Illuminox and Lunatique: Pop Circus. Rehearsals take place in Tampa, FL, with the ship embarking from Venice, Italy, and returning to Miami. The production opens February 21, 2027, with an estimated closing approximately six months after boarding.
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Cast & Crew
Directing
| Director, Entertainment Creative | Kai Alan Carrier |
| Director/Choreographer | Kevin Wilson |
| Director/Choreographer | Marcel Wilson |
Casting
| Senior Manager, Theatrical Casting | Franklyn Warfield |
| Casting Director | Ashley Amber |
Contact details for each person listed are on file and available to members.
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