Norwegian Bliss to End Jersey Boys Run in February 2026

Norwegian Cruise Line is ending its long-running Jersey Boys production on Norwegian Bliss, a change the line has communicated directly to booked guests ahead of upcoming voyages.

In guest messaging, the cruise line said the Broadway-style musical will conclude its run in the ship’s Bliss Theater in February 2026, with a refreshed entertainment schedule built around rotating live specialty acts set to begin in March 2026. The company did not provide an exact final performance date in the email.

What guests were told about the change

Norwegian Cruise Line framed the update as part of a broader refresh to onboard entertainment. “Jersey Boys will be concluding its run in the Bliss Theater,” the company wrote in guest communication issued in late January.

The message also acknowledged that some passengers may be disappointed, adding: “While we know this change may come as a disappointment, we are refreshing our offerings with a rotating collection of performers chosen to surprise, delight and keep your evenings just as memorable.”

Jersey Boys, which tells the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, has been one of the headline theater offerings onboard Norwegian Bliss. Under the updated plan described to guests, the theater lineup will shift away from a single, fixed-cast musical toward a mix of different acts that can vary by sailing.

A rotating lineup of specialty performers, rather than a named replacement musical

Norwegian Cruise Line told guests the post-Jersey Boys program on Norwegian Bliss will feature specialty performers, rather than announcing a single new production by name. In its communication, the line cited categories including comedians, magicians, jugglers, and other specialty acts.

Separately, some passengers have speculated about whether Choir of Man could eventually take over the theater slot. Norwegian Cruise Line has not confirmed that possibility, though the company has previously highlighted Choir of Man for its interactive, high-energy format set in a pub-like environment.

The shift on Norwegian Bliss also tracks with a wider trend described in industry updates toward more interactive, adaptable entertainment, including shorter specialty acts and event-style programming such as game shows, hypnotists, contortionists, and beatboxers.

How reservations will work for the updated shows

Norwegian Cruise Line advised guests that reservations for the refreshed entertainment can be made through the same onboard and digital channels used for other theater programming. Guests will be able to book onboard using the NCL app, through interactive TV screens, or in person at the box office.

Why Norwegian has been moving away from Broadway-style productions

The removal of Jersey Boys from Norwegian Bliss aligns with changes Norwegian Cruise Line outlined in mid-2023, when it said it would phase out Broadway-style productions across its fleet in favor of refreshed theater offerings.

Norwegian has said its newer approach emphasizes shorter, high-energy shows developed internally, with production work handled in Tampa. Compared with Broadway-licensed titles, the line has cited practical advantages to the updated model, including fewer cast members, reduced licensing costs, and fewer crew cabins dedicated to large theater casts.

The company has also connected the entertainment changes to financial performance, saying in 2024 that the revamped approach supported higher return on investment. Norwegian has additionally said that, at the time it discussed the shift, some of the top-rated shows in its fleet were smaller-cast productions.

Norwegian Bliss schedule: Los Angeles now, Seattle next

Norwegian Bliss, a 168,000-gross-ton Breakaway-Plus class ship, is currently homeported in Los Angeles, operating seven-night Mexican Riviera cruises. In April 2026, the ship is scheduled to reposition to Seattle for the Alaska season.

• Mexican Riviera (from Los Angeles): Seven-night sailings calling on Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlán.
• Alaska (from Seattle, starting April 2026): Seven-night round-trip itineraries slated to visit Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, and Victoria, along with scenic cruising.

Norwegian Cruise Line’s guest messaging did not indicate whether a single named production will be added later in 2026, including during the Alaska season. The only change confirmed in the communication is the move from Jersey Boys to a rotating mix of specialty performers beginning in March 2026, following the final performances in February.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When is the last chance to see Jersey Boys on Norwegian Bliss?

Norwegian Cruise Line told booked guests that the final performances are scheduled for February 2026, with the updated entertainment lineup beginning in March 2026. The company did not publish an exact final show date in its email.

What will replace Jersey Boys on Norwegian Bliss?

Norwegian Cruise Line said the theater program will shift to a rotation of live specialty acts rather than a single replacement musical announced by name. The line cited categories such as comedians, magicians, jugglers, and other specialty performers; speculation about a named replacement such as Choir of Man has not been confirmed by the company.

How can guests reserve the new entertainment onboard?

Norwegian Cruise Line said reservations can be made onboard through the NCL app, via interactive TV screens, or in person at the ship’s box office.

Why is Norwegian Cruise Line phasing out Broadway-style productions?

The company has said the broader shift, first outlined in mid-2023, is intended to refresh onboard entertainment by relying more on shorter, high-energy shows produced internally in Tampa. Norwegian has also cited reduced licensing expenses, fewer cast members, and fewer crew cabins used for large theater casts, and it has linked the strategy to higher return on investment.

Where is Norwegian Bliss sailing in 2026?

Norwegian Bliss is currently sailing seven-night Mexican Riviera itineraries from Los Angeles, with calls including Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta, and Mazatlán. In April 2026, the ship is scheduled to reposition to Seattle for seven-night round-trip Alaska cruises visiting Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, and Victoria, along with scenic cruising.