Abba jetzt!: Das unverschämte Abba-Tribute-Konzert

ABBA is a cult phenomenon: tons of fans and haters, and catchy tunes that even the haters can sing along to. With profound finesse and full physical commitment, Tilo Nest, Hanno Friedrich, and Alexander Paeffgen put their own spin on the familiar Swedish hits at the piano, embarking on a hilarious and irreverent odyssey through every corner of world music. Bold dance performances and physical sparring spice up the musical smörgåsbord that has been thrilling audiences from Gothenburg to Vienna for two and a half decades.

 “Gammal kärlek rostar aldrig,” as the Swedes say. Old love never rusts. For 28 years, the three gentlemen in tailcoats have been delighting audiences with “ABBA Jetzt!” and popping the corks on their aquavit. In doing so, they undoubtedly prove that with ABBA’s music, you don’t grow old together—you stay young together.

The audience was overcome with fits of laughter, equally thrilled and moved. BZ