Daddy Cool Turns 50 – anniversary show with Boney M. hits
On Saturday 20 February 2027, the pop show Daddy Cool Turns 50 takes the stage at Rijswijkse Schouwburg in The Hague. Three top vocalists and a tight live band celebrate half a century of Boney M.'s 'Daddy Cool' with a jubilee concert packed with disco classics from the seventies and eighties.
Fifty years ago, nobody was expecting a new disco anthem, until Boney M. and producer Frank Farian rewrote the genre with 'Daddy Cool'. The single shot into the international charts in 1976, ushering in an era of gold, glitter and irresistible grooves. This anniversary show marks exactly that half-century milestone, and it does so in style.
Boney M. classics live at Rijswijkse Schouwburg
What sets this production apart is that Frank Farian's hits finally sound the way they were always meant to: live, full of energy, and without compromise. Songs like 'Rasputin', 'Rivers of Babylon', 'Ma Baker' and 'Sunny' have been radio favourites for decades, yet rarely featured as genuine live performances on stage. That changes on 20 February 2027 in The Hague, when three top vocalists join forces with a tight band to deliver exactly that. Expect an evening that impresses both musically and theatrically.
Frank Farian and his legacy
Daddy Cool Turns 50 is also a tribute to the man behind the sound: producer Frank Farian, the mastermind behind not only Boney M. but also acts like Eruption and La Bouche, and the controversial phenomenon Milli Vanilli. His influence on the pop music of the seventies and eighties is immense, and this show puts that legacy firmly in the spotlight. The programme moves seamlessly from one celebratory number to the next, driven by performers who clearly know this repertoire inside and out.
After the show: DJ in the foyer
The evening doesn't end with the final chord. After the performance, a DJ takes over in the foyer of Rijswijkse Schouwburg, keeping the disco atmosphere alive a little longer. A perfect opportunity to chat, dance and let the night sink in.
Samen Uit: for solo visitors
Coming alone and open to some company? Rijswijkse Schouwburg sets up a meet-up space around this show where you can connect with other visitors at your own pace. No mandatory programme, no awkward icebreakers, just a relaxed atmosphere with simple conversation starters on the table. A great way to turn a night out into something a little more than just the show.
