Cruise Industry News: Norwegian and Actors Union Reach Contract for Broadway Talent to Perform on Bliss

Actors’ Equity Association announced today that it had reached an agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line to cover members on the Norwegian Bliss. From May 3 to May 5 while in New York, the Norwegian Bliss was under Equity Agreement, marking the first time that a full Equity cast has been used on a cruise ship, according to a statement. The new agreement with Norwegian Cruise Line marks the latest in a series of new and better-paying work opportunities organized by Equity as part of Equity 2020, the group said. READ MORE