10 minute read
Entertainment
Live Entertainment
Branson’s #1 for Family Entertainment
For over 50 years, Branson entertainers have helped make this small town the “Live Entertainment Capital of the World”, and for good reason, as there are more theater seats in Branson than just about anywhere. No matter what you’re interested in, Branson has something for everyone. On the following pages is a sampling of some of Branson’s top shows.
Branson’s Famous Baldknobbers, featuring the Mabe family, is a country music and comedy variety show in Branson, Missouri performing at the new Branson Famous Theatre. The Mabe family began the Branson family entertainment phenomenon in 1959.
Today—over 60 years later—the family continues to wow audiences as they add their own flare to the Baldknobbers’ legacy. Their perfect blend of country music, gospel music and comedy will keep you at the edge of your seat and roaring with laughter all night long. For tickets and information call 417-231-4999 or visit baldknobbers.com.
Come see the story that started Branson. Sit under the stars in our rustic outdoor theatre and experience the action-packed live reenactment of the famous historical novel The Shepherd of the Hills. Plus, check out our hilarious dinner theatre shows happening all season long in the Playhouse theatre!
While on-site, come visit Shepherd’s Adventure Park, voted #1 in America by USA Today. Our adventure park includes a ropes course, a scenic canopy zipline tour, a blazing fast vigilante ziprider, ATV tours and more!
Visit TheShepherdOfTheHills.com or call (417) 334-4191 for more information.
TheShepherdOfTheHills.com • 417-334-4191
The award-winning show, SIX®, continues to amaze audiences with their ability to consistently deliver powerhouse vocals, impeccable harmonies, and high-end professional production unparalleled in Branson.
SIX® is made up of real-life brothers who take musical entertainment to a whole new level. Dubbed “An Orchestra of Human Voices”, these multi-talented brothers sound like a band using only their mouths. Infusing lively choreography and dysfunctional family comedy into the show that only brothers can do, they perform everything from contemporary pop, to R&B, to classic rock-n-roll, to “do-wop”, to Gospel, to Patriotic. Once you experience it, you will understand the power of SIX®!
For 22 years, Pierce Arrow has been the Branson show all others are measured against, and this year brings its most ambitious and electrifying show yet. Pierce Arrow has always been host to Branson’s FUNNIEST comedian and 2020 is no different. Branson’s 2019 Comedian of the Year James Sibley has taken comedy to a whole new level.
Also with James is the famous Pierce Arrow quartet. These guys don’t just sing gospel and country. Pierce Arrow also sings brilliantly harmonized medleys from 70’s, 80’s, and even music you have recently heard on the radio. Don’t miss the music, comedy, and show everyone is talking about—all at Pierce Arrow Theater. PierceArrow.com • 417-336-8742
New to the Branson show scene is Pierce Arrow’s brand new production called Decades. Featuring the Pierce Arrow quartet and 2019 Comedian of the Year James Sibley, take a one-of-a-kind musical and comedy journey through the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s! Award winning production Decades is overflowing with talent such as Instrumentalist of the Year, Comedian of the Year and an 18 year Guinness World Record holder. Decades is nothing but fun from start to finish and is a must see during your time in Branson.
AMAZING ACROBATS OF SHANGHAI features, AMAZE! New to Branson 2020, AMAZE is a U.S. Touring Troupe exercising their skills with various acrobatic acts like: Hoop Diving, Chinese Diabola (yoyo), Dance, Comedy, Magic, Contortionist, Juggling and numerous aerial acts. Described as one of Branson’s Most Thrilling, Daring, Colorful, and Energetic show experiences.
These trained, athletic performers amaze audiences all over the world with their extraordinary feats of Strength, Skill, Grace, Dance
and Charisma. DON’T MISS BRANSON’S NEW ACROBAT SHOW! AmazingAcrobats.com • 417-336-0888
Live on stage, The Duttons present the show that exemplifies a world class performance. With three generations of entertainers ranging from just 8 years old to ‘Grandpa Dean’ The Duttons engage the most discriminating show goer. They were even featured on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” Nickelodeon’s “America’s Most Musical Family“ and have their own series on RFD-TV “The Duttons Through the Years.”
Mansion of Dreams! Years in the Making…Instant WOW! There is no show like it in the world and it is right here in Branson!
This is a journey never to be forgotten as you become invited guests at Rick’s magnificent mansion. You will witness the most intriguing, innovative and mind-blowing grand illusions in the world as you are guided through the Mansion of Dreams.
Rick has performed in over 50 countries including 15 straight years as the most successful show for families in the history of Las Vegas. Named “Illusionist of the World” by the World Magic Awards, he has also been featured on numerous television specials including NBC’s “The World’s Greatest Magic.” MansionOfDreams.com • 417-334-4500
Come see Clay Cooper and his Band, 11 Dancers, trio Third Power, female vocalists Tina Cooper & Kari Garrison, comedian Matt Gumm, and youth entertainers Colton & Caden Cooper! We have something for everyone with 25 entertainers on stage, great visual effects & a variety of music - old & new country, rock, gospel, and patriotic!
Hot Rods & High Heels 1950’s show celebrates poodle skirts, sock hops, soda shops, and teenage love! Reminisce the “good ol’ days” as this versatile cast takes you down memory lane with the songs and dances of yesterday. It’s family fun entertainment for all ages!
An incredible evening featuring magic of The Hamners, singing impressionist Jeff Brandt, vocalist Tamra Tinoco, Russian Aerialist Mariya Serykh, Cyr wheel artist Anthony Soumiatin, and much more. Stars of NBC’s “World’s Greatest Magic,” the Hamners present their original illusions and make beautiful birds appear out of nowhere and fly over the audience. From the opening “Grand Illusion” to our amazing patriotic finale you will enjoy being mystified by magic, serenaded by song, and swept away by dramatic dance moves. Only Hamners’ Unbelievable
can pack so much entertainment into one show. HamnersUnbelievable.com • 888-335-2080
28th SMASH-HIT SEASON! Legendary Family Entertainment since 1993! Experienced by over 6 Million People! World Class Production and Special Effects! BRANSON’S MOST POPULAR SHOW! CALL EARLY! THE HAYGOODS SELL-OUT FAST!
The Haygood’s Show is an incredible experience enjoyed by people of every age group. The Haygoods host thousands of student groups, senior groups, church groups, military reunions and family reunions every year! The Haygoods bring down the house night after night with incredibly tight harmonies, innovative staging and choreography and virtuoso performances on over 20 different instruments!
Whether your group is looking for music, dance, comedy or state-of-the-art production...The Haygoods offer something for everyone!
Audiences fall in love with the tight harmonies and dynamic performance of Branson’s BEST Quartet, New South! This incredible group entertains with spectacular music, great harmonies, family comedy, and Ozarks hospitality. Mark, Luke, David & Jon sing all of your favorite songs. You’ll hear Top 40, Country & Gospel classics, and Rock & Roll hits from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. The Grand Jubilee surpasses expectations of any age.
Comedy is abundant! Jamie Haage, as Jim Dandy and Emcee, Mike Patrick, will keep you absolutely doubled over in laughter. Along with the power vocals of Jackie Brown, this show is a bomb with the fuse lit! Branson’s #1 band, The Rhinestone Mafia, is the backbone of the show. It’s Branson’s most entertaining show… ask anybody! GrandCountry.com • 417-335-2484 #1 Hits of the 60’s, voted Branson’s “Show of the Year,” is back for its 18th Fabulous Season! This fun and exciting show takes you on a trip back in time with 100 costume changes, groovy song and dance numbers and video segments highlighting historic moments of the 60’s with a very special tribute to our veterans. The talented seven-member cast and live band takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the decade, performing more than one hundred songs, all of which were either #1 hits or on the Top 40 Billboard charts from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s. They’ll take you back to the days of the British Invasion, Motown, California Surfin’, the Age of Aquarius, and yes – there may even be an Elvis sighting!
From Jan thru Oct, Branson’s #1 Show for great MUSIC features the Hughes Family, the largest live on-stage performing family in the world, all Born to Entertain! Over 50 awesome singers, dancers, & musicians present brilliant choreography, world-class production, sensational lighting, outstanding sound, and family fun. From country to Broadway to Pop to comedy to patriotic to gospel to rock-n-roll, the Hughes Music Show is everything you want to experience in a Branson show...and more.
In November & December see the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show, voted 11X Branson’s #1 Christmas Show Production. Filled with sounds of the season, treasured family traditions, and a celebration of the Reason for the season, the show is a triumph
of everything you want to feel at Christmas time.
HughesBrothersTheatre.com • 800-422-0076
Legends in Concert provides fun filled entertainment the whole family will enjoy! See tributes to stars such as The Temptations, Michael Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Taylor Swift, Liberace, The Blues Brothers™ and Elvis rock the house at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater! With a rotating line-up that changes 4 times a year, there is truly something for everyone! Located on the world famous Highway 76 “strip”, the theater boasts 966 seats and a million dollar spectacular stage set! Memorabilia from Dick Clark’s American Bandstand archives is featured in the lobby of this world class facility.
Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Abbey Road, with the Liverpool Legends!
Liverpool Legends, “The Complete Beatles Experience!” are four incredibly talented musicians and actors hand-picked by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison of the Beatles. Internationally acclaimed Liverpool Legends have headlined Carnegie Hall, The Rose Bowl, and have performed at venues of over 60,000 fans in Mexico City, Israel, India, Ecuador and all around the world.
Liverpool Legends sing all your favorite Beatles hits and will make you feel like you are seeing the real thing! LiverpoolLegends.com • 417-893-0464
Presleys’ Country Jubilee…..Welcome To Our House!
Where entertaining is more than a livelihood, it’s a family tradition. We feel blessed to be a part of helping put Branson on the map back in 1967.
Since then we’ve had four generations of the Presley family take the stage with our own unique blend of soul-stirring music and side-splitting comedy.
So we invite you to come on over and see what an evening of Ozarks music and fun can do for your group. We guarantee you’ll have a good time!
Reza is recognized as one of today’s most highly sought-after entertainers, delivering innovative and spectacular performances worldwide. Reza’s recent tour and television appearances have astounded over 30 million viewers from across the globe on shows such as A&E’s “Duck Dynasty”, CW’s “Penn and Teller : Fool Us”, as well as his latest project, “Magic Caught on Camera” currently airing on The Travel Channel.
In his sixth award-winning Branson season, Reza’s production is more than a magic show… it’s a ground-breaking, feel-good spectacle infusing audience participation, rapid-fire comedy, and moving moments to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages.
Perhaps Reza’s greatest secret is his uncanny ability to communicate his performance art on such a personal level.
He isn’t just a magician. He is an entertainer. RezaLive.com • 323-929-7392
Celebrating their 10th year of bringing Americana roots music to Branson, The Petersens will be “the highlight of your trip to Branson”. They have been Branson’s #1 rated show on TripAdvisor since 2018 and audience members praise them for their instrumental talent and sweet family harmonies. Beyond Branson, The Petersens regularly tour Ireland, Canada, and Finland and their videos on YouTube have reached millions of views. Join The Petersens for an afternoon that will be an uplifting and refreshing experience your group won’t forget.