Monday, July 15, 2013

New VP of Entertainment at Princess Worked for Disney, Blue Man Group

Adrian Fischer

Adrian Fischer


[Santa Clarita] - Princess Cruises has appointed 30-year entertainment industry veteran Adrian Fischer as vice president of entertainment.


Fischer will lead the cruise line’s entertainment operations across a fleet of 17 ships that encompasses dozens of production shows, hundreds of guest entertainers, and an extensive variety of passenger programs. In this new role, he will not only focus on maintaining the high-quality of Princess entertainment offerings, but will also create new events and programs to keep Princess’ audiences engaged and excited.


“Adrian’s impressive and diverse entertainment background will be a perfect complement to Princess as we strive to delight audiences across the globe,” said Rai Caluori, Princess Cruises executive vice president of fleet operations.


Fischer’s extensive experience in the entertainment industry includes music, theater, theme parks, and performance art. Most recently, Fischer served as vice president of entertainment for Carnival Cruise Lines, where he led a global team of 1,300 employees, and launched a number of key initiatives including many elements of the line’s Fun Ship 2.0 initiative.


He has also held executive positions at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment in San Diego, Blue Man Group in New York City, and the Walt Disney Company in Anaheim and Orlando.


He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alberta, Edmonton, and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California at Los Angeles.


 


About Princess Cruises


One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company operating a fleet of 17 modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities, all provided in an environment of exceptional customer service. A recognized leader in worldwide cruising, Princess carries 1.4 million passengers each year to destinations around the globe ranging in length from three to 107 days. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc



New VP of Entertainment at Princess Worked for Disney, Blue Man Group