I knew that Lincoln Center Stage was going away before it was announced publicly. As I was waiting at Holland America’s beloved classical music venue on the Noordam for a performance (what would turn out to be one of the very last) to begin, a fellow passenger announced it to the gathered crowd. He’d heard it from a friend of his at HAL corporate and confirmed it privately with the musicians who stated they were leaving the ship after our sailing and would not be replaced.
And for the past few weeks, I’ve been going through the 5 stages of grief:
While the jury is still out for us Lincoln Center Stage fans, there’s one group of cruisers who’s VERY happy to see it gone. Who, you ask? Youth cruisers (my kid among them) whose parents drag them to performances for “cultural exposure” and swear they’ll like it once they stop snoring or complaining for long enough to give it a real chance. Grab a soft serve (or ten) to celebrate its demise on your way back to the pool, kids! And with that…
Class Dismissed.
Homework (10 points): How do you feel about the changes to Lincoln Center Stage? Share your thoughts to the comments. And if you enjoy cruise satire, see my article: New Therapy Practice Targets Disgruntled Cruisers.
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