The "All New" Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers

Synopsis

Yes folks, the show that started it all has been playing sell out tours all over Europe these past few years, but Jake and Elwood Blues know that home is where the heart is - so they’re back in town on a serious mission to entertain you! Featuring cast members from the original hit West End run, this ‘all-new’ show brings you all those amazing, favourite and classic moments and more; including a brand new set, new twists, new moves, new songs - and freshly laundered suits!! The boys are joined by one of Europe’s finest seven piece bands and the sassy Bluettes; playing all your favourite songs, including Everybody, Shake A Tail Feather, Sweet Home Chicago, Think, Respect, Gimme Some Loving and loads, loads more! So dust off your pork pie hat, dig out your shades and prepare to party like never before! Join the Blues Brothers for a night of the finest music, moves, thrills and spills you’re likely to see this side of Chicago!

Our Review:

Simon Cole - 15 February 2011

Inspired by the classic 1980s film, starring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, The All New Original Tribute to The Blues Brothers is not so much musical theatre but more a high-octane celebration of the songs from the movie. There is no plot, but the concert-style performance evokes the spirit of the ‘Brothers’ with enjoyable characterisations of Aykroyd, Belushi and some of the other huge talents involved in the original.

Forming their band in 1978, Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi appeared as an act on Saturday Night Live, going on to release a number of successful albums and starring together in their own films, before Belushi’s untimely death. The Blues Brothers was conceived as a skit, “a peculiar combination of comedy, kitsch, and classic blues and soul”. It was Belushi’s deep rooted belief in the blues, and desire to bring it to the masses that inspired The Blues Brothers and has created a long lasting legacy.

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Latest User Review

Darcy - 21 March 2012:

Just got home an hour ago from seeing this at the Perot in Texarkana. I Loved it!! The band was outstanding too!! It was a high energy show overflowing with talent!! I really thought Brad was excellent, Daniel Fletcher too. The thing I'd change about it would be ro take out the swear words, they add nothing. My whole family had a great time, I for one, couldn't sit still coz the music was so fantastic! Thanks for a wonderful evening!!! ...

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