Christmas Holiday Time in Branson ~ You’re Invited!

This article refers to Christmas past. For Christmas present, please visit our current page for Christmas in Branson. Christmas is a myriad of wonderful feelings. It’s the “reason for the season.” It’s family, friends, food, and fun. It’s shopping, loving and giving, smiles and memories. And we’ve got all that here in Branson — come…

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The Haygoods’ Fun Family Christmas!

by Linda Burlingame The Haygoods are a talented family with an extraordinary flair for entertaining. They put to good use all the “bells and whistles” available — innovative staging, lighting, aerial entrances, pyrotechnics. It’s a show that appeals to all your senses. They’ve been delighting Branson audiences for more than 25 years! Their Christmas show…

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Thanksgiving in Branson, thank goodness!

Please view our current Thanksgiving information. Thanksgiving is a perfect time to visit Branson. There’s fine food, great lodging options, live shows you can eat, relax, enjoy shows and attractions, shop … eat, relax, enjoy repeat! We’re inviting you to join us for this special holiday. We’ll roll out the red carpet, even illuminate your…

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Yakov Smirnoff, famous Russian comedian!

by Linda Burlingame It’s good to see Yakov again! He’s back at his Yakov Smirnoff Theater for shows through November 24. Yakov’s show has always been a charming mix of comedy, nostalgia, and eye-opening observations about America. I think his show entertains, inspires, and puts a fresh and often hilarious perspective on what it means…

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Behind The Mask: Getting to Know Branson’s Award-Winning Tenor, George Dyer

“How does he do that!?” This thought might have come to mind as you listened to George Dyer flawlessly execute “Music Of The Night” from Broadway‘s infamous Phantom Of The Opera. A talented tenor, George brings opera, Broadway, and many other styles of music to life regularly on the stage of the Americana Theatre in Branson, MO with his show, Broadway to Bublé. We…

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Raiding the Country Vault ~ Christmas style!

by Linda Burlingame Raiding the Country Vault has a delightful dash of Christmas fun in November and December. Most Branson live shows feature some holiday songs during our two-month long Ozark Mountain Christmas. Raiding the Country Vault has chosen some of the best country Christmas. Melody’s Rockin Around the Christmas Tree is fun — I…

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The Johnson Strings ~ at the Majestic

by Linda Burlingame The Johnson Strings, a remarkably talented family, will astonish you, whether they’re performing Via Dolorosa or playing Yankee Doodle Dandy — and everything in between. Violins, cellos, bass, mandolin, banjo, piano … if it has strings, they play it! The lineup for many of the pieces has Dad on bass; Mom on…

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The SIX Show … just six?!

by Linda Burlingame I love the “neon” graphics for the opening of The SIX Show; they’re eye-catching and well done. And when the entertainers rock the stage with Don’t Stop Believin’, you’re loving the singers and the band and … wait, there’s no band. That’s right. No band. There are just six brothers whose voices not only…

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Lights, Camera, Fireworks! Celebrate the Fourth of July in Branson

by Linda Burlingame Branson offers many shows and attractions that elicit “Ooh’s” and “Ah’s,” but around the Fourth of July those exclamations are for area fireworks displays that light up the night skies. The Fourth is right smack in the middle of the week this year … start celebrating before the end of June and…

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Summer Fun in Branson … Let Me Count the Ways!

by Linda Burlingame According to my brief Google search, Father’s Day began in Washington State June 19, 1910. Since then, in one way or another, Americans have been celebrating fathers on the third Sunday in June. It’s a day the entire family should enjoy, and Branson offers a vast array of attractions and activities that…

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The Grand Jubilee at Grand Country Music Hall

by Linda Burlingame 2018 is the 16th year for The Grand Jubilee, a fast-paced mix of grand music, rollicking comedy, and rousing gospel. The fun starts even before the show begins, when Master of Ceremonies Mike Patrick comes on stage to greet the audience. Enter the “stage manager,” aka “Jim Dandy.” Dressed in a day-glow…

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Raiding the Country Vault A History of Country Music

by Linda Burlingame Raiding the Country Vault is a history of country music, a show filled with country classics and presented by a cast of talented entertainers. Johnny Cash’s Ring of Fire is the opening song, the first of many that elicit applause and smiles of recognition from the audience. And the hits just keep…

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Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Branson, Missouri

Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Branson, Missouri Branson, Missouri, was initially developed to become a center for lumber shipment. Branson got its name from Rueben Branson, who operated a general store there in the 1880s. Instead, in the 1930s, tourism began to take over, and it quickly became a popular destination. Today there is a population…

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Dolly Parton’s Stampede … The Most Fun Place!

by Linda Burlingame Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction in Branson, MO, opened for its 24th season February 23, 2018. You know what Dolly says, “It’s the most fun place to eat in Branson, I guarantee it!” And I have to agree. One, I love horses, and so anything that involves these extraordinary animals is going…

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Titanic Museum Attraction …With a New Exhibit March-November

by Linda Burlingame If you harbor any stuffy ideas of museums, cast them aside and plan a trip to Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson. This museum is a lively, interactive, state-of-the-art venue with exceptional ways of showcasing more than 400 Titanic artifacts and of creating an understanding of what it might have been like to…

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