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PRODUCTIONS STARS IN CONCERT

LAERDAL SHOW THEATER

Through our collaboration with the production company Stars In Concert, we offer great shows and musicals about the world’s biggest music legends, both deceased and living. Here, there is a guaranteed music experience at high levels when the professional artists both sing and appear as the original legends. You can experience Elvis, Tina Turner, Robbie Williams, Madonna, Aretha Franklin, Tom Jones, Beatles, ABBA, Boney M and many more only here in Laerdal Show Theater. The artists sing live and in addition they have a band and dancers for the perfect show experience. Welcome to us at the show. If you want them to visit you, get in touch!

PRODUCER

Producer Bernhard Kurz, with over two decades in show business, is renowned for his extraordinary tribute shows featuring celebrity look-alike artists. He’s the world’s leading expert in this genre. Since 1997, Kurz has produced “Stars in Concert” at Berlin’s Estrel Festival Center, the only German live show with a Las Vegas strip engagement. This long-running and successful production, with over 6,000 performances and four million attendees, pays homage to music greats from the last 60 years. The world’s best impersonators, portraying stars like Cher, Elton John, Robbie Williams, Louis Armstrong, Amy Winehouse, and Madonna, captivate audiences nightly.

Kurz’s tribute shows extend to the Beatles, ABBA, Elvis Presley, the Blues Brothers, and the legendary Motown label, all enjoying global success. His latest production, “It’s All Musical,” celebrates popular show tunes from hit musicals, bringing him back to his entertainment industry roots. In the 1980s, Kurz, along with his brother Friedrich, collaborated on Andrew Lloyd Webber productions, contributing significantly to Lloyd Webber’s musical popularity in Germany. Notably, the premiere of “Cats,” one of the most famous musicals, took place in Hamburg in 1986.

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“Starlight Express” began its run in Bochum two years later and is still playing to packed houses today. In 1990 “Phantom of the Opera” took to the stage of the Flora Theater in Hamburg, which was built especially for the purpose. Kurz followed up those hugely successful productions with the internationally acclaimed musical “Marlene” and with “Shakespeare & Rock ‘n‘ Roll”, which was featured at the Musical Theater Berlin. Looking back, Kurz says that “Stars in Concert” has been the most important show of his career, opening doors to numerous other productions and cementing his reputation as the world‘s premier producer of tribute shows. His standing has been underscored by numerous awards, including “Best Producer“ at the Artist Choice Awards (2003, 2004, 2005 and 2007) and at the Reel Awards (2004 and 2009) in Las Vegas. He was also honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Las Vegas in 2006 and has served as the European President of the Las Vegas-based International Association of Talent Agents and Producers since 2008.

SHOWS & CONCERTS

STARS IN CONCERT

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“Stars in Concert”, Berlin’s cult show celebrated its 24th anniversary this September! The “vision of a perfect deception”, is a homage to the world’s legendary stars of yesterday and today. To the accompaniment of a top-class band and sensational dancers, the artistes recreate the stars with astonishing authenticity.With a program that changes several times throughout the year, the show presents a changing cast of six stars such as Madonna, Cher, Joe Cocker, Amy Winehouse, Robbie Williams, Tina Turner, Louis Armstrong, Elton John and many more.

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE – THE BEATLES MUSICAL

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The musical “all you need is love!” charts the story of the most important pop group of all times on their path to international fame. With songs such as “Help!”, “Love me do”, “Yesterday” and “Hey Jude”, the American band “Twist & Shout” brings the legendary stars back to the stage, recreating their music and their looks with astonishing authenticity. A must for all Beatles fans!

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC – THE ABBA STORY

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Unforgettable hits such as “Waterloo”, “Fernando”, “Take A Chance On Me”, “Dancing Queen”, “Mamma Mia”, “Money Money Money” and, of course, “Thank You for the Music” still have the power, as they did back then, to bring the audience to their feet. The two-hour concert transports the audience back to the 70s and brings the Swedish pop phenomenon back together again on stage in the form of a band whose appearance, sound and gestures, as well as glitzy outfits and choreography, mimic the originals down to the last detail.

ELVIS– THE MUSICAL

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This is a show experience of a very special kind, which turns back the clock to bring the cult of Elvis Presley to life again! “The King” is performed by Grahame Patrick, whose brilliant performance presents Elvis’ entire musical life, including gospel, blues and uninhibited rock´n´roll. In the show, Patrick creates the perfect illusion – every gesture and facial expression is exactly right, the costumes are identical down to the last sequin, and, of course, he sings live! A host recounts the different periods of Elvis’ life, bringing the King a little closer to everyone.

I`M A SOUL MAN - A TRIBUTE TO THE BLUES BROTHERS

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Decked out in black suits, black hats and, most importantly, black sunglasses, performers Chris and Geoff Dahl are “on a mission from God”. The two Canadians stars have perfected the act known and loved so well from the movie, “The Blues Brothers”. The show is a fast-paced presentation with all the popular hits including “Everybody Needs Somebody” and “Sweet Home Chicago”, along with comedic interludes and plenty of action.

DIVAS – THE SHOW

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This is a show experience of a very special kind, which shows the most glamorous divas such as Barbra Streisand, Aretha Franklin, Amy Winehouse, Donna Summer and Dolly Parton! WIn the show, the ladies create the perfect illusions – every gesture and facial expression is exactly right, the breathtaking costumes and, of course, they sing live! Our divas will fascinate you in their spectacular show!

STARS IN CONCERT MOVIESTARS

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The special “Moviestars”, a show that conjures up glamorous Hollywood flair on stage, is dedicated to the most famous songs in film history. The musical film classics are presented by the best doubles in the world, who not only match the originals visually but also vocally. Viewers can look forward to the doubles of Marilyn Monroem Whitney Houston, Madonna, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Louis Armstrong and the Blues Brothers, who, accompanied by the “Stars in Concert” live band, offer an outstanding concert experience.

SIMPLY THE BEST – THE TINA TURNER STORY

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With songs like “We Don’t Need Another Hero” or “What’s Love Got To Do With It” Tina Turner wrote pop history. The show “Simply The Best” offers the chance to experience the powerful & distinctive sound and fully energized performance live. The life story of the pop legend, with its ups & downs and unforgettable hits, provides a moving musical experience that takes the audience on a journey through five decades of music history – from the early successes with “Proud Mary,” to the great stage comeback in the 80’s and onto the sensational James Bond film hit “The Golden Eye” the mid-90s.

ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK

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In 1954, Bill Haley recorded “Rock Around The Clock”, even before there was a name for the music, which he founded with it: Rock’n’Roll! Before Elvis began his career and Chuck Berry was in the recording studio for the first time, the record sold over 25 million copies. That is 60 years ago and reason enough to get the fathers of Rock’n’Roll back on stage. In addition to “Bill Haley” as the creator of rock’n’roll he inspired the artists Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis the audience with songs like “Peggy Sue,” “Ring of Fire” and “Great Balls of Fire”.

THE TRIBUTE TO ABBA & BONEY M

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Boney M., the 70s are so close you could touch them! Although it’s been over 30 years since the two cult bands broke up, their disco hits are still on the radio playlists. “A tribute to ABBA & Boney M” is a two-hour party show that takes the audience on a trip back in time to the most in-your-face decade of the last century. In the first part of the show, the hits of ABBA such as “Waterloo”, “Mamma Mia”, “Take a Chance on Me” and “Dancing Queen” will be presented by a group that not only looks uncannily like the Swedes, but also sings like their Scandinavian role models. Afterwards, four top-class artists will present the massive hit group Boney M. with a lively, cheerful stage show. Huge hits such as “Rivers of Babylon”, “Rasputin” and of course “Daddy Cool” guarantee a fantastic atmosphere – you won’t be able to resist singing along.

MEMORIES OF MOTOWN

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Timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Motown Records, this exhilarating show brings to life the unmistakable sounds of this legendary record label. Experience the unforgettable hits of Motown stars like Diana Ross & The Supremes, Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye performed by the world’s best look-alikes! Further highlights of the show are live performances of music legends like The Contours, The Miracles or the well-known soul singer Martha Reeves, who take the audience back into the era of Motown.

NIGHTSHIFT

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Nightshift is not just another party band; it’s an unforgettable live concert! Lead singer Rachel Hiew and her phenomenal musical talent, bring a wide range of top 40 songs to the stage. The set list can be tailored for your event and ranges from unplugged pop songs, to dinner music, to an electrifying party set featuring the greatest hits of the 80’s, 90’s and current chart toppers. Nightshift’s three singers and up to six musicians (including brass and percussion) will create the perfect party mood for your event with their truly spectacular performances.

IT'S ALL MUSICAL

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The musical gala “It’s all musical” fascinates not only musical fans: Professional Musical actors present the highlights from the best known and most successful stage shows. With the greatest hits from “Cats”, “Starlight Express”, “Grease”, “Les Miserables”, “Phantom of the Opera”, “Hair”, “Jesus Christ Superstar”, “Dirty Dancing”, “Mamma Mia”, “Saturday Night Fever”, “The Beauty and the Beast” and “Dance of the Vampires” a professional cast entice the audiences into the world of great emotions. With the perfect accompaniment provided by an eight-piece live band and gorgeous dancers, the 90-minute musical gala is sure to be an unforgettable event for every guest.

ALL THAT SWING – THE SWING SHOW

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Swing music is enjoying a phenomenal comeback. “All That Swing” is a show produced by Bernhard Kurz, together with Jim Huntley from Las Vegas, former artistic director of the legendary Rat Pack. The Savoy Dance Orchestra is at the heart of the incomparable Big Band Sound, accompanying Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis jr., Marilyn Monroe and Bette Midler all the way through the era of swing. The two hours simply fly by as timeless songs such as “Miss Otis regrets”, “Fly me to the moon”, “In the mood”, “The lady is a tramp” and, of course, “That’s life” are presented with vocal power, charm, a touch of sexiness and great authenticity.