Portugal Tribute Artist Search TV Series Launches Winner of TVI’s 'The One and Only' will perform with 'Legends in Concert' in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS – The winner of a new televised talent competition set to air on prime-time TV in Portugal beginning in July will receive as the grand prize an unprecedented one-month performing contract at ‘Legends in Concert.’ The celebrated tribute artist production, featuring re-creations of more than 100 entertainment icons ranging from Madonna and Elvis Presley to Tina Turner and Elton John, has been a longtime Las Vegas Strip attraction appearing at Harrah’s Las Vegas.
Production company Endemol has been commissioned by TVI, Portugal’s premier television channel, and has been working with On Stage Entertainment, creators of the world's longest-running tribute show, to produce a 11-episode, 22 hour long talent search competition series titled "The One and Only…" from which the best tribute artist in the Portugal will emerge. The series follows on the heels of BBC One’s #1 UK prime-time series hit The One and Only, which Endemol and On Stage worked on together and that aired last year.
Following a nationwide search throughout Portugal, aspiring tribute artists who excel during the tryouts will be featured on the show. An innovative methodology will be used to select finalists. Finalists will be eliminated one-by-one each week, determined from votes by the viewers. At the end of the series, we will see 6 finalists – representing male and female solo musical artists - with one being crowned the series’ winner.
Imagine male and female tribute artist contestants performing as Amália Rodrigues, Madonna, António Variações, Shakira, Prince, Mariza, Tina Turner and many others, all in one stage, in the same evening!
"The longevity of 'Legends in Concert' demonstrates the popularity of tribute shows. Participating in the production of The One and Only and providing the platform for the prize enhances our efforts with the excitement surrounding a competition," said Gina Capecci, On Stage's vice president of production. "We are thrilled that Portugal’s premier television network has chosen to showcase our type of entertainment. It will lift the bar of excellence for the aspiring and gifted performers who dedicate themselves in this fashion."
"We're proud and excited to be making this show for TVI," said Lurdes Guerreiro, Endemol Portugal’s Managing Director and producers of the series, “and 'Legends in Concert' is the perfect showcase and best imaginable prize for the winner of the series."
José Eduardo Moniz, TVI’s general manager, said, “The One and Only is going to be a great fun summer-long search to find the Portugal’s best tribute act – someone who not only can sing, but also look and act like a star. And up for grabs is a once-in-a-lifetime prize – performing at Legends in Concert in the entertainment capital of the world…Las Vegas.”
Endemol is a leading independent producer of televised entertainment who’s global network spans 25 countries and their programs are seen all around the world. Their hit shows include "Deal or No Deal," "Big Brother," "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and "Fear Factor."
TVI is the leading TV channel in Portugal, with its own TV transmission network covering most of continental Portugal. TVI is number one in all-day audience share since 2005 and in TV advertising revenues, as a result of its prime time leadership position, since 2001. TVI’s programming strategy is focused on news, local produced fiction and strong entertainment programming, complemented by mainly USA blockbuster movies and series and football.
Celebrating its 25th year, Legends in Concert is a live musical celebration featuring the world’s greatest celebrity tribute artists. Legends in Concert will be serving as associate producers of The One and Only and are also currently presenting their award winning live stage production in numerous cities including Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Branson, Mo.; and at Foxwoods Resort Casino in CT. The product is owned and operated by On Stage Entertainment, Inc. Widely recognized in the entertainment industry as the original celebrity tribute show, Legends in Concert has not only performed throughout the United States, but the show has traveled to 15 countries on five continents, entertaining more than 15 million fans. It currently operates numerous fixed-based, touring, limited-term and private engagements of Legends in Concert throughout the world.
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