"Stars in Concert", Berlins most successful show pays homage to legendary performers of yesterday and today: The show creates the illusion that great legends of music history such as dazzling Elvis Presley, Louis Armstrong or Whitney Houston to Madonna, the Blues Brothers; Liza Minnelli or Marilyn Monroe live on the stage. The look and the voice are so authentic that the perfect illusion arises that the world stars are live on stage. The stars are accompanied by a first-class band and seductive dancers. No.1 hits are sung without exception. So there is something for every musical taste and every age!
Show Program
Shows & Musicals Estreltainment
In addition to "Stars in Concert", our show and musical portfolio includes productions commemorating the careers of The Beatles, ABBA, Elvis and many other superstars. Estreltainment also offers special show concepts and programme points tailored to fit your specific occasion. And the shows themselves can also be booked for venues away from the Estrel Berlin if you so wish.
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’s life, bringing the King a little closer to everyone.
ABBA is back in this elaborate live show dedicated to Sweden’s most successful pop quartet. The legendary songs from Agnetha, Björn, Benny and Anni-Frid take you hit-for-hit back to the 70s. All your favourites like "Mamma Mia", "Waterloo" and "Dancing Queen" are sure to have you singing along, and you are cordially invited to dance to your heart’s content. The ABBA Story "Thank you for the music" makes an ABBA fan out of every spectator.
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.
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 Monroe. 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.
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 musical gala is sure to be an unforgettable event for every guest.
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.
Decked out in black suits, black hats and, most importantly, black sunglasses, performers Chris and Geoff Dahl are "on a mission from God" as the living reincarnation of the infamous Soul Brothers. The two Canadian 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.
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!
The Beatles 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!
Timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Motown Records, this exhilarating show brings to life the unmistakeable 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 worlds 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.
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 inspire the artists of 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".
"A tribute to ABBA & Boney M" is a two-hour party show that takes the audience on a trip back into 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.
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.
Producer Bernhard Kurz has a real passion for entertainment and can look back on a career in show business spanning more than two decades. His extraordinary productions featuring celebrity look-and-sound-alike artists have earned worldwide acclaim and established his reputation as the world‘s leading expert for tribute shows. Bernhard Kurz has produced the “Stars in Concert” at the main venue Estrel Festival Center in Berlin since 1997, and it is the only live show out of Germany ever to have an engagement on the Las Vegas strip.
With over 6,000 performances attended by more than five million people to date, the show is one of the longest-running and most successful productions in German history. Kurz has also produced tribute shows to the Beatles (“all you need is love!”), ABBA (“Thank you for the music”), Elvis Presley (“Elvis – The Musical”), the Blues Brothers (“I‘m a Soulman”), and the legendary Motown record label (“Memories of Motown”), all of which have enjoyed enormous success worldwide. Bernhard and his brother Friedrich teamed up on several Andrew Lloyd Webber productions during the 1980`s. It was a highly successful collaboration, and the Kurz brothers can claim much of the credit for the popularity of Lloyd Webber‘s musicals in Germany. “Cats”, "Phantom der Oper" and "Starlight Express" . 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, 2009, 2010, 2016 and 2019) in Las Vegas.