A Tale as Old as Time

Off the Coast of Baja California (February 11, 2020) Soon after the “All Aboard!” signal sounded at 4:30, the Star Princess set sail for San Pedro, the debarkation port for our 15-night Hawaiian cruise. And a great cruise it was, filled with new sights, new experiences, and lasting memories.
 
Debra and I have cruised many times over the years. For the most part, we have enjoyed the onboard entertainment – magicians, vocalists, dancers, acrobats, instrumentalists, and more. And so it was with this cruise, where we were entertained daily as we sailed the Pacific Ocean. I am pleased to say that there were no “stinkers” – all the entertainers, from comedian Mike Wilson and pianist/vocalist AJ Clarke to the Star Princess singers and dancers, were outstanding!

With a fantastic personality, strong stage presence, and a rare
velvet, smooth bass voice, Browne is entertainment at its best.
~ Princess Cruises

This evening, Debra and I sat front and center row in the Princess Theater for the “Farewell Spotlight” show, which starred vocalist Phillip Browne...and, for one song, my lovely wife Debra! 

Midway through his performance, Browne extended his hand to Debra and beckoned her on stage, where they danced as he gazed into her eyes and sang Beauty and the Beast – an enduring love song about a “Tale as old as time/Song as old as rhyme.” 

Perhaps Browne’s performance was more dramatic when he played the role of King Mufasa in London’s West End production of The Lion King, but it was of greater import to Debra tonight. I loved her expressions…oh, and her stage presence, too! Clearly, she had fun.

Song after song, Browne’s voice was superb, his showmanship magnificent! This was an enchanting end to a wonderful cruise, and a beautiful memory for Debra!