It’s been 35 years since the rock band Queen turned in the most memorable performance at Live Aid and nearly three decades since the death of flamboyant lead singer Freddie Mercury.
But thanks in part to the 2018 movie “Bohemian Rhapsody,” named after the band’s biggest song, Queen is as popular as ever.
For those who can’t get enough of Queen’s music, there is good news.
“Laser Queen,” described as a “heart-thumping, hand-clapping” laser light show filled with classic Queen songs, is coming to Carnegie Science Center’s Buhl Planetarium on the North Shore starting Friday and continuing every Friday and Saturday at 2:30 p.m. through Aug. 22.
“Our classic rock related laser shows are extremely popular. Many folks are huge fans of the ‘60s and ‘70s era music and it seems to really resonate with fans of our laser shows,” said Nicole Chynoweth, Carnegie Science Center marketing manager.
“So, when this Queen show became available we thought it would be a great fit. That’s what we decided to go with this summer since Queen is such a classic, iconic band.”
The show is live with planetarium laser operators choreographing the show as it is happening. Past planetarium programs have featured the music of Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin.
“I like it because every time I’ve seen the Pink Floyd shows, it’s been a little bit different every time,” said Chynoweth.
“Laser Queen” features a playlist that includes “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “Under Pressure,” “Another One Bites the Dust” and, of course, “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
With the pandemic in mind, Chynoweth said safety protocols are in place and seating is limited to 24 people.
Tickets for “Laser Queen” cost $2 for museum members, and $8 for nonmembers or $5 when added onto the general admission price.
