[title of show], Jackson, McArdle & More Set Sail On R Family Vacations 2009 Summer Cruise 7/11

R Family Cruises will once again host a star-studded collection of Broadway performers in their up-coming R Family Vacations 2009 Summer Cruise. The much acclaimed "week of community, learning, laughter and love celebrates freedom and pride aboard the Norwegian Star", the cruise begins July 11th, 2009.

R Family Vacations is heading West to explore the glacier-carved valleys, rugged coastlines, spectacular ice towers and amazing wildlife.

The 2009 Cruise is described as "our 7-day adventure departs from the hip city of Seattle on July 11th. You'll sail along Alaska's exquisite Inside Passage stopping in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Prince Rupert. Get ready to experience the best entertainment and the most inclusive gay cruise ever offered!"

R Family Vacations is known for their top-tier entertainment and programming. This year, the entertainment line-up includes:

Broadway's Andrea McArdle and Cheyenne Jackson.

· Caroline Rhea, stand-up comedian and actress;

· The cast of Broadway's [title of show];

· R Family's Belters Show featuring Broadway cast members from Wicked, Les Miserables, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Chicago, and Xanadu;

· Emmy-award winner Judy Gold's "Mommy Queerest;"

· Comedians Jessica Kirson (Last Comic Standing) and Seth Rudetsky (Sirius Radio and author);

· Ross Mathews (The Tonight Show, Celebrity Fit Club, and The Insider);

· NYC Piano Bar with Brian Nash and Kate Pazakis;

· "Original Circuit DJ" (and gay father) David Knapp;

· A performance from members of GALA choruses from all over the U.S., including the Seattle Gay Men's Chorus famous "Captain Smarty Pants."

Call (866) 732-6822 for reservations or visit RFamilyVacations.com

Rosie O'Donnell is a 13-time Emmy Award-winning American comedienne, talk show host, television personality, celebrity blogger, gay rights activist, film, television, and stage actress. She has appeared on Broadway in Fiddler on the Roof and Seussical! She also produced Taboo. Rosie O'Donnell is an often-advocate for New York theatre, featuring Broadway performances on her Emmy Award-winning talk-show "The Rosie O'Donnell Show," which ran 1996 to 2001. She was last seen on her NBC variety special, ROSIE LIVE! and served as co-host on the tenth season of ABC's "The View. She recently released her second book entitled "Celebrity Detox" with Warner books.

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