Banijay is expanding its “Luminiscence” immersive experience franchise in the U.S. with an installation at New York’s iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral that opens Oct. 1.
To take viewers through the experience as narrator, the Banijay Live unit behind the “Luminiscence” business has tapped an actor who has logged more than a few miles in Jesus’ robes, Jonathan Roumie of “The Chosen” Bible-themed films and TV episodes.
“Luminiscence” was created as an enveloping experience light, music and choral performances by comes to one of the U.S.’s most iconic spiritual addresses — on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue — after drawing 2 million visitors across 20 productions in eight countries including France, Spain, the U.K., Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Brazil and smaller locations in the United States. The offerings at St. Patrick’s will vary as will ticket prices, depending on the extent of the experience.
“Jonathan Roumie was the natural choice to lend his voice to ‘Luminiscence’ at St. Patrick’sCathedral in New York. His ability to bring authenticity, depth, and humanity to everyperformance makes him an ideal creative partner for an experience that invites audiences tostep inside the story in a deeply meaningful way,” said Ben Samek, CEO of Banijay Americas. “We’re building on an audience that already has a strong connection to this remarkable experience while creating a new way for them to engage with it.”
