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Have some Respect for Jake and Elwood Blues

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As you arrive to The Original Tribute to the Blues Brothers show you may notice quite a few men, and women dressed head-to-toe like brothers Jake and Elwood. People in pork pie hats, black wayfarers, suits, tie and black shoes; but don’t let the hardcore fans stop you from enjoying the pleasures of a blues musical. For the general public (not dressed like a Blues Brother), speculating whether a blues musical is somewhat up your street; the all new smash hit West-End musical, will seize you by both arms, whip you up out of your seat, and with the unmistakable rhythm cause uncontrollable dancing; a sign of a good musical. With back-up singers from three sassy, sultry women of soul, the Bluettes , the classic songs Respect and Think are performed with sparkling pizzazz, remaining in a respectful tribute to the definitive lady of soul Aretha Franklin; backed up in style by a rocking seven piece band. With obvious differences from the cult film of the 1980s, to fit the stage presenc