Fresh from The Phantom of the Opera and The Twelve Tenors, internationally acclaimed crossover tenor Gavin Brown brings his world-class talent to the high seas with two contrasting 45-minute headline shows: “Broadway to Bel Canto” and “Back to the Bandstand”.
Having performed at iconic venues globally - including Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, The Berlin Philharmonie and The Musikverein Vienna - Gavin delivers main-stage headline value with these two complementary programmes spanning musical theatre, opera, classical crossover and the Great American Songbook. Together, the two shows offer cruise lines the flexibility of programming two distinctly different headline experiences within the same engagement.
“Broadway to Bel Canto” is a spectacular 45-minute journey through some of the greatest songs ever written for the stage and classical repertoire. This ultimate crossover experience combines powerful musical theatre showstoppers, beloved operatic arias and timeless crossover favourites, taking audiences from Broadway to the opera house and back again. The programme is designed to be both spectacular and accessible, appealing to classical music lovers while remaining highly engaging for a broad cruise audience.
The show includes favourites such as “Nessun Dorma,” “The Music of the Night,” “O Sole Mio,” “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” “Don’t Rain on My Parade” and “Time to Say Goodbye”.
Proposed Setlist:
1. Feeling Good
2. Go The Distance
3. Something’s Coming
4. Parla Più Piano
5. La Donna e Mobile
6. Don’t Rain on My Parade
7. Till There Was You
8. Somewhere over the Rainbow
9. O Sole Mio
10. The Music of the Night
11. Nessun Dorma
12. Time To Say Goodbye
“Back to the Bandstand” sees Gavin return to his roots in front of a big band, transporting audiences to the golden age of swing, jazz and the Great American Songbook. This stylish and sophisticated 45-minute show channels the smooth attitude, charm and timeless style of the great crooners, featuring favourites associated with Frank Sinatra and Bobby Darin alongside beloved standards from the era.
Combining classic swing numbers, romantic ballads and upbeat showstoppers, the programme creates an elegant and highly entertaining evening of music perfectly suited to the cruise environment.
Proposed Setlist:
1. Cry Me a River
2. Come Fly With Me
3. Beyond the Sea
4. You Make Me Feel So Young
5. My Funny Valentine
6. Embraceable You
7. L-O-V-E
8. Lady is a Tramp
9. For Once in My Life
10. That’s Life
11. My Way
12. New York, New York
To ensure seamless integration with any onboard production team “Broadway to Bel Canto” and “Back to the Bandstand” can be performed using professionally arranged, high quality backing tracks or with live musicians, with charts available for ensembles from 1–7 pieces.
Comprehensive master repertoire list available upon request.