Branson Missouri News & Info : Mel Tillis

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)

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)