Seabourn has selected actress and singer Elaine Paige as godmother to the Seabourn Ovation, which will be named May 11 in the Valletta, Malta.
Paige originated the role of Eva Peron in "Evita," followed by roles as Grizabella in "Cats" and Florence in "Chess." She also has starred in West End and Broadway musicals such as "Hair," "Jesus Christ Superstar," "Anything Goes," "Sunset Boulevard" and "The King & I." In 1995, she was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for services to musical theatre by Queen Elizabeth II.
"Elaine's talents are boundless, and, like Seabourn, the world is her stage and she is constantly seeking out new adventures," Seabourn President Richard Meadows said.
The christening ceremony will light up the Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the 2018 European Capital of Culture. Seabourn supports UNESCO's efforts to protect World Heritage sites through a multi-year partnership.
Seabourn Ovation is the fifth ultra-luxury ship in the Seabourn fleet. With contemporary interiors by noted designer Adam D. Tihany, culinary expertise by Michelin-starred chef Thomas Keller, entertainment by Sir Tim Rice and a variety of onboard speakers, Ovation will sail on a variety of voyages in and around Europe between May and November 2018.
Seabourn Ovation will expand and build on the line's Odyssey-class ships, which were introduced between 2009 and 2011. A sister ship to Seabourn Encore, Seabourn Ovation will maintain the high ratio of space per guest.
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