Throughout the ship, you'll find music in various styles showcased in various venues—like coming across a guitarist when you're on the way to the theater. And of course they have DJs in their clubs to get you up and dancing before you know it.

Seth Rudetsky is a multi‑hyphenate Broadway powerhouse — pianist, actor, writer, radio host, producer, teacher, and all‑around theatre insider. His career spans performance, broadcasting, writing, and education, making him one of the most recognizable personalities in the Broadway community.

Key Highlights of Who He Is -

  • Broadway musician: He has played piano for more than a dozen Broadway shows, including Ragtime, Les Misérables, and The Phantom of the Opera.
  • Broadway actor: He made his Broadway acting debut in The Ritz.
  • Writer & star: He co‑wrote and starred in the Broadway musical Disaster! — praised by The New York Times as a “triumph”.
  • Radio host: He is the afternoon host on Sirius/XM’s On Broadway channel and hosts Seth Speaks!.
  • Columnist: He writes a weekly column for Playbill.com.
  • Performer & educator: He tours the country teaching master classes and performing his signature show Deconstructing Broadway.
  • Producer & author: He has produced major benefit concerts and written books ranging from theatre guides to fiction for young readers.

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Seth Rudetsky

As a pianist, Seth has performed in more than a dozen Broadway productions, including RAGTIME, LES MISÉRABLES, and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, before making his Broadway acting debut in THE RITZ. His deep knowledge of musical theatre and effortless musicianship have made him a sought-after collaborator onstage and off.

Seth cowrote and starred in DISASTER! a show the New York Times praised as a “triumph,” and he continues to shape the conversation around Broadway through multiple platforms. He is the afternoon host of SiriusXM’s ON BROADWAY and the creator and host of the podcast SETH SPEAKS! where he interviews artists, shares insider stories, and celebrates musical theatre history.

A prolific writer and educator, Seth contributes a weekly column to Playbill.com, leads master classes nationwide, and tours with his acclaimed one-man show DECONSTRUCTING BROADWAY, blending performance, storytelling, and expert insight to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages. He is also appearing on an upcoming Broadway Cruise, bringing live performances, master classes, and behind-the-scenes conversations to fans at sea.