The Udo Jürgens Story - His Life, His Love, His Music!

For ten years, a triumphal procession! "THE UDO JÜRGENS STORY – His Life, His Love, His Music" will crown its ongoing success series in 2027 with an exclusive anniversary edition. For a decade now, and with nearly 600 concerts, this heartfelt and captivating homage to the grand seigneur of German-speaking entertainment music has thrilled audiences in the most prestigious concert halls in Germany and Austria, reaching a cross-generational audience. The anniversary tour in 2027 will shine with new facets of an unforgettable career, as well as additional hits, rarely played musical gems, and new, moving as well as humorous stories and anecdotes from the personal records of the unforgettable star. "THE UDO JÜRGENS STORY" takes the audience on an emotional journey through the life and work of one of Europe's greatest entertainers. Around 350,000 spectators have already experienced this homage and celebrated it with standing ovations. Thus, "THE UDO JÜRGENS STORY" is the most successful and most performed tribute show about the music legend. In 2027, guest performances in Germany and Austria will once again be on the schedule – including numerous cities where the show will take place for the first time. The brilliant duo Benesch and Pecoraro, under the direction of Erich Furrer, will ensure an evening full of memories and surprises, making the hearts of every Udo Jürgens fan beat faster. An impressive selection of his immortal classics will be presented: "Merci Cherie," "Ein ehrenwertes Haus," "Ich war noch niemals in New York," "Griechischer Wein," "Aber bitte mit Sahne," "Mit 66 Jahren," "Heute beginnt der Rest Deines Lebens," "Liebe ohne Leiden," "Das ist dein Tag," "Was wichtig ist," "Und immer wieder geht die Sonne auf" – and many more...

For the anniversary edition, an artist of exceptional caliber has been secured: Mario Pecoraro. He has shared the stage for years with musical greats such as the SEER and Rainhard Fendrich. The internationally active pianist, singer, songwriter, and composer is able to convey a new and unheard dimension of passion, joy, and poetry into the unforgettable hits of Udo Jürgens with his uniquely soulful, warm, and electrifying voice. His interpretation is genuine, his singing authentic. His virtuosic playing at the piano is characterized by an unmatched dynamism, power, and lightness. An artist who sings from his soul into the hearts of people. He does not attempt to imitate Udo Jürgens but rather to respectfully celebrate his work – in line with Udo Jürgens' wish: "I leave you everything here!"

A special dramatic highlight is the narrative accompaniment by the award-winning film and theater actress Gabriela Benesch. With great sensitivity and fine humor, she brings Udo Jürgens' personality to life, tells moving anecdotes, and provides insights into the life of the exceptional artist through personal records. With charming finesse and masterful skill, she sketches situations and characters so vividly that Udo Jürgens' life – from youth to old age – passes by the audience as if they were part of his story. Naturally, a few "treats" and funny incidents that Gabriela Benesch experienced with Udo Jürgens himself are also included, as she met the great artist several times in very private settings.

The idea for the show "UDO JÜRGENS STORY" originated in 2017 through close collaboration between Gabriela Benesch and her husband, the renowned director, actor, author, and producer Erich Furrer. Together, they developed a stage format that accompanies the audience from the beginnings of Udo Jürgens to his later artistic work, providing profound insights into his career, values, and musical vision.

Erich Furrer, born in Vienna and raised in Switzerland, studied at the University of Music and Theater in Bern. He has been internationally active for many years as an actor, director, comedian, author, and producer. In addition to numerous theater productions and award-winning acting work both at home and abroad, he has celebrated great success with his own musical productions, award-winning comedy programs, and innovative adaptations of classical works, including those of William Shakespeare.

"THE UDO JÜRGENS STORY" is much more than a tribute show – it is a touching homage to a life’s work that has shaped generations and an unforgettable evening full of emotions, memories, and musical highlights! A must for all Udo fans!