After 16 years and more than 10,000 performances in the Branson area, the Haygood Family will soon begin their final full season of shows.
David Sandy, president of David Sandy Productions, Inc., said in a press release that the Haygoods’ last season in Branson will be in 2008.
“We are so proud of what we have accomplished here in Branson,” said Timothy Haygood, the group’s oldest brother. “Over the years, we’ve had several opportunities offered to us outside of the Branson market, and we now feel it is time to take advantage of some of those options.”
He said the family also needs “time to rest and recoup.”
“We’ve been onstage performing nearly our entire lifetime,” he added.
The family (Timothy, Patrick, Dominic, Michael, Shawn, Matthew, Aaron and Catherine) has been performing in the Branson area since 1993, beginning their career at Silver Dollar City.
According to a press release, the group has already initiated the planning and early stages of production of a television show that will showcase the personalities and variety of talent within the family. Additionally, selected national and international tour dates have been proposed for 2009 and beyond.
“Although Branson is our home, we look forward to branching out and sharing our passion for music and entertainment with people who may never have the opportunity to visit Branson,” said Patrick Haygood. “We’ll continue to perform as a family wherever we go, and we look forward to coming back to Branson from time to time for select performance dates.”
The Haygood’s 2008 season will be performed at the Music City Centre in Branson, where the family has been since 2002.
Family members, according to the press release, were happy about their time spent in Branson.
“We absolutely love what we do,” said Dominic Haygood. “We are so very lucky to live out our dreams, and we have Branson to thank for giving us that opportunity at a very early age. We’ll always be grateful for the Branson audiences and tremendous support we’ve been given."
Information courtesy of Branson Daily News