Stars Coming to our 2009 Theatre at Sea Cruise to the Baltic

Our own indomitable Betsy Craig, a longtime member of the Theatre at Sea company, recently made her Cabaret Debut in New York at the famed Metropolitan Room. She has had roles in a number of Broadway shows, including Jane Ashton in the Broadway revival of BRIGADOON and Paulette in the original Cast of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. She has also been seen in numerous Off-Broadway productions and Regional Theatres around the USA. Betsy has also toured internationally, her favorite role being the role of Audrey in LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, which she played in Stockhom, Sweden and Hamburg, Germany, for four years.

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. She is the Grand Dame of Theatre at Sea.

Susan Powell made her operatic debut as Adele in DIE FLEDERMAUS with the Seattle Opera, and debuted with the New York City Opera as Johanna in Harold Prince's production of SWEENEY TODD. She has sung leading roles with the Opera Companies of Cincinnati, August, Syracuse, Connecticut, Nevada, Tulsa, Baltimore, and Arizona, and debuted with the Boston Pops in 1993. She was selected by John Williams to appear as the only soloist in one of his final concerts. Susan has also toured the country in THE SOUND OF RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN, THE DESERT SONG, SHOW BOAT, and THE MUSIC OF ANDREW LLOYD WEBER. Susan hosted HOME MATTERS on the Discovery Channel for 9 years, starting in 1993. She was crowned Miss America in 1981.

Lee Roy Reams recently won critical acclaim playing Roger DeBris on Broadway in THE PRODUCERS. He also starred in the First National Tour of the musical (Carbonell Award®), in the Washington D.C. Production (Helen Hayes Award®), and the Las Vegas Production. 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.

Patricia Routledge is perhaps best known for her role as the irrepressible Mrs. Bucket in KEEPING UP APPEARANCES. She has had a prolific career in theatre, with her West End credits including LITTLE MARY SUNSHINE, COWARDLY CUSTARD, VIRTUE IN DANGER, NOISES OFF, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, and THE SOLID GOLD CADILLAC. She made her Broadway debut in DARLING OF THE DAY, produced by the Theatre Guild, for which she won a Tony Award. She went on to star in LOVE MATCH, SAY HELLO TO HARVEY, and THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE. She has since appeared in film and television, performing in HETTY WAINTHROPP and ANYBODY’S NIGHTMARE. In 2004, Ms. Routledge was honored by Queen Elizabeth, who made her a Commander of the British Empire.

Richard White is familiar to audiences everywhere as the voice of the villain “Gaston” in the critically acclaimed animated feature film BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Richard made his Broadway debut as Joey in the revival of THE MOST HAPPY FELLA and has appeared in the New York revivals of BRIGADOON and SOUTH PACIFIC. He has toured nationally with Robert Goulet in CAMELOT, and originated the role of Ace Gruber in the msuical SAYONARA. He has also been featured as a favorite leading man at the New York City Opera, with productions including THE NEW MOON, THE DESERT SONG, BRIGADOON, MERRY WIDOW, and SOUTH PACIFIC.

The inestimable Susannah York was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in THEY SHOOT HORSES, DON'T THEY? and the recipient of the Cannes Film Festival Best Actress award for her role in IMAGES. Her other film credits include TUNES OF GLORY with Alec Guinness and John Mills, A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS, THE KILLING OF SISTER GEORGE, BATTLE FOR BRITAIN, SUPERMAN, SUPERMAN II, and SUPERMAN IV. Ms. York co-authored the script for her film FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN, and has published several popular children’s books. She continues to perform her internationally acclaimed show, The Loves of Shakespeare’s Women.

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