The Stars of our most recent Theatre at Sea Cruise in May

Ed Asner is perhaps best known for his comedic and dramatic portrayal of Lou Grant, the role he originated on the landmark "Mary Tyler Moore Show" and continued in the newspaper-set drama "Lou Grant", which earned him five Emmys and three Golden Globe Awards. One of the most honored actors in television history, Ed Asner has been the recipient of seven Emmy Awards and 16 nominations, as well as five Golden Globe Awards, and has served as the National President of the Screen Actors Guild for two terms. He was inducted into the TV Academy Hall of Fame in 1996. Asner's dozens of motion pictures include THEY CALL ME MISTER TIBBS!, FORT APACHE THE BRONX, JFK, THE BACHELOR, MISSING BRENDAN, and ELF.

Penny Fuller made her Broadway debut in THE MOON BESIEGED, and later appeared in the original productions of BAREFOOT IN THE PARK and CABARET. She won critical acclaim for her portrayal of Eve Harrington in APPLAUSE, alongside Lauren Bacall, and more recently appeared in AN AMERICAN DAUGHTER. She received a Tony nomination for her performance in THE DINNER PARTY. Ms. Fuller has also appeared extensively in television, having won an Emmy award for her performance as Mrs. Kendal in THE ELEPHANT MAN, and nominated for the same for CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, CHINA BEACH, MISS ROSE WHITE, NYPD BLUE, and ER.

George Grizzard is a longtime associate of playwright Edward Albee, recently playing Charlie in Albee's SEASCAPE at the Booth Theatre on Broadway. The esteemed actor originated the role of Nick in Albee's acclaimed WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLFE? and won a Tony Award for his role as Tobias in A DELICATE BALANCE. He has appeared in dozens of Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, including THE DESPERATE HOURS, THE DISENCHANTED, BIG FISH LITTLE FISH, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, MAN AND SUPERMAN, and CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF. His extensive television and film credits include THE TWILIGHT ZONE, ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS, THE COSBY SHOW, THE GOLDEN GIRLS, LAW AND ORDER, THIRD ROCK FROM THE SUN, and WONDER BOYS. Mr. Grizzard was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame in 2001.

Dana Ivey made her Broadway debut in Noel Coward’s PRESENT LAUGHTER and went on to create the roles of Melanie in QUARTERMAIN'S TERMS and Daisy Werthan in Alfred Uhry’s DRIVING MISS DAISY. She received two Tony nominations for her work in HEARTBREAK HOUSE and the musical SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. On television, Ms. Ivey has been featured in shows such as EASY STREET, SEARCH FOR TOMORROW, and LITTLE GLORIA...HAPPY AT LAST. Her film credits include THE COLOR PURPLE, THE ADDAMS FAMILY, and SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE. She is currently starring in Shaw’s MRS.WARREN'S PROFESSION at the Irish Repertory Theatre.

Patricia Neal, who won an Oscar as Best Actress for the film HUD, is celebrated for a wide range of starring motion picture roles. She has also appeared on Broadway and earned a Tony Award for her performance in ANOTHER PART OF THE FOREST. Other Broadway credits include THE CHILDREN'S HOUR, THE MIRACLE WORKER, and JOHN LOVES MARY. Some of her film roles were in THE FOUNTAINHEAD, HUD, and THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES, for which she was once again nominated for an Oscar. Her most recent film appearance was in the hit film COOKIES FORTUNE with Charles Dutton and Glenn Close. Ms. Neal is also known throughout the country for her inspirational lectures and dedication to medical causes. A hospital has been named after her in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Lee Roy Reams won critical acclaim as Roger deBris in the First National Tour of the musical hit, THE PRODUCERS (Carbonell Award and Washington DC's prestigious Helen Hayes Award. The New York Times hails him as "Broadway's song and dance man nonpareil" because of his leading roles in David Merrick's legendary 42nd STREET (Tony and Drama Desk nominations), Lumiere in Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Albin/Zaza in LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, Cornelius Hackl in HELLO DOLLY! and Henry Spofford in LORELEI (both starring Carol Channing), Duane Fox in APPLAUSE, starring Lauren Bacall, Will Parker in Richard Rodgers' revival of OKLAHOMA!, SWEET CHARITY starring Gwen Verdon, and AN EVENING WITH JERRY HERMAN.

Cliff Robertson’s first motion picture, PICNIC, was followed by the highly acclaimed Tennessee Williams play ORPHEUS DESCENDING on Broadway, in which he co-starred opposite Maureen Stapleton. The late President John F. Kennedy personally chose Mr. Robertson to portray his exploits as a naval lieutenant in the Warner Bros. production of PT 109. Films include Gore Vidal's THE BEST MAN, AUTUMN LEAVES, co-starring with Joan Crawford, THE DEVIL'S BRIGADE, co-starring with William Holden, the highly acclaimed J.W. COOP (which he wrote, directed, and starred in), and CHARLY (for which he received, the Academy Award for "Best Actor in a Leading Role"). Mr. Robertson recently played Uncle Ben in the featured films SPIDERMAN and SPIDERMAN 2.

John Tillinger has been an actor and a director on Broadway for over 35 years, during which he was involved in 83 shows. John has been nominated for three Tonys for Best Director in INHERIT THE WIND, THE PRICE, and LOOT, and has also won a Drama Desk and two Outer Critics Circle awards. His Off-Broadway award credits include a Lortel Award for THE LISBON TRAVIATA, an Outer Critics Circle Award for THE PERFECT PARTY, and the Drama Desk Award for ENTERTAINING MR. SLOANE. Other Off-Broadway credits include SYLVIA, A PERFECT GANESH; LIPS TOGETHER, TEETH APART; THE MEMORY OF WATER, and COMIC POTENTIAL. Mr. Tillinger has recently worked on a musical production of THE WEDDING BANQUET, and directed the Theatre Guild’s A PICASSO on Broadway in March.

Leslie Uggams starred on Broadway this season with James Earl Jones in ON GOLDEN POND. She is also a celebrated and accomplished musical actress, having won a Tony for her work in HALLLUJAH, BABY! and nominated for a second award for KING HEDLEY II. An Emmy award winner for her role as co-host of the series FANTASY, Ms. Uggams is also critically acclaimed for her work in the groundbreaking saga ROOTS, and for her role in the mini-series BACKSTAIRS AT THE WHITE HOUSE. Other Broadway credits include ANYTHING GOES, JERRY'S GIRLS, BLUES IN THE NIGHT, and HER FIRST ROMAN. Ms. Uggams also recently appeared on Broadway as Muzzy Van Hossmere in THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE.