The Imbible, Hornblower Cruises & Events Set New Partnership

The creators of "The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking" and Hornblower Cruises & Events announced a joint partnership for the 2015 summer season. The partnership includes two Off-Broadway shows by The Imbible team to be performed on the Hornblower Alive After Five cruises throughout the summer.

Beginning June 7th, "The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking" will be performed on Hornblower New York's Alive After Five Cruise on Sundays for four weeks - with the cast that made it famous Off-Broadway. "The Imbible: A Spirited History of Drinking," is an Off-Broadway show that tells the history of spirits and cocktails through music, comedy and cocktails. The New York Times declared The Imbible "the best Fringe deal!" "Remarkably compelling!" raves Time Out New York! Four Stars and Critic's Pick! The Huffington Post proclaims The Imbible "an absolute must-see!"

The second show, "The Imbible: Rum Shanties and Pirate Drinks," also created by world-renown mixologist, spirits educator, and author Anthony Caporale exclusively for multi-award-winning Hornblower Cruise Lines tells the story of rum from the origins of the Triangular Trade in Africa, through sugar production on Caribbean plantations, right up to the modern-day rediscovery of New England's pivotal role in the spirit's checkered past -- all through The Imbible's signature blend of science, history, and some of the best drinks in New York! Traditional African music, Caribbean folk songs, authentic sea shanties, and more pirates than you can shake a sabre at transform your Happy Hour cruise into an evening of entertainment and adventure you and your guests will never forget! Don't miss this chance to see Off-Broadway on the East River in "The Imbible: Rum Shanties and Pirate Drinks!"

"The Imbible: Rum Shanties and Pirate Drinks" launches the week of July 2nd and run Thursdays and Sundays thru Labor Day weekend. Tickets can be purchased at http://hornblowernewyork.com/imbible-aboard-alive-after-five/. The Alive after Five cruise can be picked up at Pier 15 at the South Street Seaport. Cruising from 5 - 8pm and show runs 90 minutes from 6 - 7:30pm.