The Blues Brothers Show is a live show attraction located at

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and formerly at

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, based on the 1980 film ''

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''. The show debuted at the Florida theme park in March 1991 in the New York area, and features the title characters of

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and

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performing classic

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and

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music from the film. Currently, in Florida, before the show begins, the Blues Brothers drive around the theme park in their

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, park it nearby ''Transformers'': The Ride 3D and then walk towards the stage.

Setlist

Five shows are performed daily on a rotating show schedule, which include a selection of the following:

Christmas show

During Universal Orlando's holiday season, the show is re-vamped to include a

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setlist. *" All I Want for Christmas Is You" *"Santa Claus Rock" (a version of "Jailhouse Rock") *"

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" *" Blue Christmas" *"Snow Man" (a version of "Soul Man") *"

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Blues Brothers Show Universal Parks & Resorts attractions by name The Blues Brothers Amusement rides introduced in 1991 Universal Studios Florida Musicals based on films 1991 musicals Amusement park attractions based on film franchises