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Getaway for Labor Day in Branson, MO

Ashley — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:03:00 GMT

An escape to Branson, Missouri is the perfect way to celebrate the Labor Day holiday. With many Branson shows and Branson attractions at your fingertips, you’ll have little worries when it comes to what you’ll do in Branson. There are also several great outdoor activities in Branson that are still available due to the seasonably warm weather Branson has in September. The Dixie Stampede is a family favorite and is a must see for anyone with an eye for showmanship and a...(read more)

Gatlin Brothers announce 2008 Branson Shows

Ashley — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:15:00 GMT

About two hundred invited guests, city officials and local celebrities gathered Tuesday at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Club 57 to hear what had been a bit of a secret.Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers are coming to Branson in 2008 and will appear at the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theatre for limited performance dates next year — April 14 through May 29 and again Sept. 8 through Dec. 13. Their weekly schedule will run Monday for an 8 p.m. show and every morning at 10 a.m. Tuesday through...(read more)

Doug Gabriel Joins the Branson Brothers

Ashley — Fri, 04 May 2007 18:54:00 GMT

The Branson Brothers Show has announced some new and exciting additions to their cast for the 2007 season. The phenomenal Doug Gabriel has joined the show, and two longtime Branson comedians will keep the audience in tears this year. The Branson Brothers said Gabriel, a 7 time male vocalist of the year winner, brings to the stage his awesome voice and energetic showmanship. Dog Gabriel has had the number one morning show in Branson for years. He will continue to perform...(read more)

The Presleys Celebrate 40 years in Branson

Ashley — Wed, 02 May 2007 22:13:00 GMT

Presleys’ Country Jubilee celebrates its 40th birthday in the Live Music Capital with an action-packed lineup for fans both old and new. This season in Branson, Presleys’ is hosting a year long show celebration full of all-time country favorites, hot country hits, southern gospel quartet, and hilarious comedy. After four decades in the first theater on the Branson Strip, and numerous awards, and accolades by national media, the show remains loyal to its country music and comedy roots. The show stars...(read more)

Ride the Ducks Launches New Adventure Tour

Ashley — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:49:00 GMT

There is big news in Branson as Ride The Ducks opens a second Quack-tacular adventure with another choice for this fun-filled amphibious sightseeing tour. Now, the New Branson Landing Adventure is ready to take guests on a 60-minute tour that rides through historic Downtown Branson and then splashes into Lake Taneycomo to cruise the lake. This new adventure departs from the duck dock at Branson Landing’s Neighborhood District near the Arvest Bank. Of course, the ever-popular Classic Table...(read more)

Branson Entertainment hits a High Note

Ashley — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 16:13:00 GMT

If there is an afterlife for country music singers, it must look something like this: a spacious auditorium, climate-controlled and spotless. Each of its upholstered seats has an unimpeded view of the stage, which is wide and deep enough for a singer and a full complement of musicians, as well as two statuesque backup singers in spangled gowns, and a white-lacquered piano. The country music singer -- in this case, Mickey Gilley -- is equally refined, in glossy cowboy boots and a suit discreetly studded...(read more)

Visit Branson this Spring

Ashley — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 12:33:00 GMT

The beauty of the Ozarks is highlighted during the springtime with beautiful, lush foliage and crystal clear skies that provide a sunny side to any vacation. Visitors eagerly wait for the spring season in Branson for both the great weather and fantastic shows that begin their 2007 Branson show schedules. In Branson, when the weather warms up so does our entertainment. And we’re just getting started! Branson shows are world-famous for their talented entertainers and unique...(read more)

Branson Shows Honored by 417 Magazine

Ashley — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 17:44:00 GMT

417 Magazine, a magazine centered on covering the arts, events, dining, entertainment, home and anything related to quality of life in Springfield and Branson, Missouri, recently announced it’s “Best of 417.” The “Best of 417” awards the top restaurants, shops, shows and more and are voted on by those who call 417-land home. Kirby VanBurch won the Best Branson Show honor. His show features Kirbam the white tiger and other exotic animals such as a lion. The two runners-up...(read more)

Branson's Hot Winter Fun

Ashley — Wed, 17 Jan 2007 16:39:00 GMT

Branson is the place for Hot Winter Fun. The months of January, February, and March are generally considered Branson’s downtime but they still provide great ways to experience Branson. Several of the theaters remain open with entertaining productions and many of the attractions welcome visitors daily. It’s a wonderful time to shop in Branson too. Visitors can take advantage of the discounts and superb sales found throughout the shopping centers during the winter season. ...(read more)

Middle America's Entertainment Capital

Ashley — Wed, 06 Sep 2006 16:05:00 GMT

Branson, in the Midwestern U.S. state of Missouri, is a jewel of fun and scenery in the heart of America. It is known around the world for its big stars and family-centered shows -- 100 a day in 47 theaters. Branson's fare ranges from music and dance to magic and comedy, along with shopping and theme parks. Branson mayor Lou Schaefer says, "They get a variety of entertainment here in one area that you can't find anywhere, you can't go to Las Vegas and find the types of shows we have...(read more)

The Branson Jubilee Returns

Ashley — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 17:49:00 GMT

Branson Jubilee, the family-friendly television series which is bringing variety back to television, will begin airing on KOZK Saturday, August 19th at 6 PM. It will also premier on KOZJ in Joplin, Missouri at the same time. It has been running on Northern Missouri’s KMOS station since July 8th. The series airs on PBS Nationally and is currently carried by over 100 stations from Alaska to Florida. Debra Lowther, Executive Producer, said, “We are extremely enthused by the...(read more)

The Ozarks are alive with Music

Ashley — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:58:00 GMT

The low buzz of conversations surrounds theater patrons who are settling into cushioned seats. Softened musical scores float above the whispers into the audience. Lights dim, curtain up, it’s show time at the Mansion America Theater in Branson, Mo. The cast for The Promise bounds onto the stage.Broadway— and a little bit of every other musical style— has come to the Ozarks. Fans of country, rock, blues, folk, Broadway and classical music have something to enjoy here, almost year-round. Makes sense,...(read more)

Disappear to Branson

Ashley — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:02:00 GMT

There may have been nothing up his sleeve, but master magician David Hamner attempted a remarkable feat Tuesday afternoon -- he tried to make dozens of people disappear. "We do a big stage show, but we can do some close-up stuff," said Hamner, who performed at the AAA office in Grand Island. "Here, it's a taste of what we do. We have some fun and encourage people to come to Branson." Hamner, one half of the Hamner Barber Variety Show in Branson, Mo., appeared at the AAA office in hopes of persuading...(read more)

Branson's New Beat

Ashley — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:27:00 GMT

Branson, Missouri might be adding some rock ‘n roll to their country roots. It’s not the only musical change in the land of Mickey Gilley, Moe Bandy, the Baldknobbers and Shoji Tabuchi. Bigger names like Carrie Underwood and Pat Benatar are also set to perform this season. The $13 million, 975-seat Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater, where the evening show through early December will star Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers and Paul Revere and the Raiders opened recently. ...(read more)

Creedence Clearwater Revisited to perform at Welk Resort

Ashley — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 14:48:00 GMT

Creedence Clearwater Revival founding members and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford are bringing their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited to Branson in September. Creedence Clearwater Revisited will perform at Branson’s Welk Resort Theatre on Sunday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m. Welk-Sullivan Productions executive producer Joe Sullivan made the concert announcement today. “I have been attempting to get Creedence Clearwater Revisited to our theatre...(read more)