“Lumberjack Competition Comes to Branson’s Most Fun Place to Eat”

Branson, MO – Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede has opened its 18th season, taking the rivalry up a notch, high into the treetops, with the new “Rumble In The Treetops” lumberjack competition! The new feature showcases the strength and agility of skilled lumberjack teams as they climb, chop, saw and log roll their way through a four-event relay.

Logging is a part of Branson’s history. Over a century ago, logs were cut and floated down the White River to Branson, where they were taken off and processed into ties for the Transcontinental Railroad as well as for wagon spokes and pencils.

“The new Rumble In The Treetops lumberjack competition at my Dixie Stampede is a really fun way to showcase a bit of history,” added Dolly. “And to see those log-rolling lumberjacks toss one another in the water is the best part of all!”

The first leg, the tree climb, is a race to the top of a tall pine. Next is the two-man crosscut, with teams battling to saw through a giant log. In the third leg, the lumberjacks rely on accuracy and sheer muscle as they split a log in the underhand chopping competition, the first to sever the log wins. In the final leg, the burly lumberjacks square off in an old-fashioned log roll. The first to lose his balance and land in the water loses.

The winning lumberjack team collects medals for each leg of the relay. Rumble In The Treetops is part of the friendly rivalry between the North and South, around which the dinner attraction is based, and includes trick riding, barrel race, Roman riding and more.

About Dixie Stampede
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede is a unique dinner and show experience set in a giant 35,000-square-foot arena featuring 32 magnificent horses, a stampede of buffalo, thrilling horsemanship, music, romance, and audience participation, all showcased in a friendly rivalry between North and South and complemented by a fabulous four-course feast.

Dixie Stampede Dinner Attractions operate in two popular vacation destinations: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and Branson, Missouri. They also operate Pirates Voyage; Fun, Feast & Adventure in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. For more information regarding show times and ticket prices, call 1-800-520-5544 or visit online at www.dixiestampede.com or www.piratesvoyage.com.

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The Finalists Live – July 3rd – Kids are Free!

The Finalists Live is at 7:30 tonight Tuesday 3rd.
To Celebrate our Independence Day KIDS ARE FREE!
And everyone will receive a FREE POSTER TOO!!!
Just a reminder that we are dark on the 4th.

Something has gone haywire at the Silly Song Warehouse – and one of the beloved VeggieTales silly songs is missing!! Join Bob, Larry, Junior and the whole gang as they attempt to solve the mystery of the Silly Song Swindler while singing and dancing to a truckload of silly songs! Featuring top Veggie fan favorites including “Oh Where Is My Hairbrush”, “God Is Bigger Than the Boogie Man”, “The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything”, and many more, this high energy show will delight children and remind them that God made them special and loves them very much – no matter what!

Ticket Price: $25.00
Show Dates & Times:

• Saturday, June 30th at 3 pm
• Saturday, June 30th at 8 pm
• Wednesday, July 4th at 3 pm
• Thursday, July 5th at 8 pm
• Friday, July 6th at 8 pm
• Saturday, July 7th at 3 pm
• Saturday, July 7th at 8 pm

AREA APPRECIATION for Stone & Taney County Residents
Ticket Price: $15.00 plus tax & a baby item donation.

The Mansion Theatre is thrilled to be accepting donations of “New” Baby Items that will be distributed to a local Non-Profit Organization. Examples: Bottles, Bibs, Pacifiers, Baby Care Items, Baby Wipes, Books, Diapers, etc.

Call Our Box Office today for Reservations!
(417) 239-1333 or (866) 707-4100

Red, Hot…& Blue!

Seventeen Years and Still Going Strong at the

Clay Cooper Theatre!

Red, Hot…& Blue! may have been around Branson for 17 years, but this show was actually born in a small college town, Norman, Oklahoma! The producer was and still is Christopher Tucker, and back then the show was known as Christopher & Co., featuring the 1920’s all the way up through the 1990’s! Chris had an eye for perfection and always had a plan for the show to get better than the year before. He met his friend, Tina Cooper, as she was auditioning for musicals at the University of Oklahoma, and soon the two collaborated, making Christopher & Co. one of a kind, with high energy singing, dancing, and even a little comedy!

Scott Sartain came aboard after working a summer job with Chris in Shangri-La. The show was a hit in Oklahoma as the cast of six performed for several special events including Miss Norman and Miss OU Pageants, OU School of Music Recruitment Banquets, as well as Family reunions, specialty entertainment at country clubs across Oklahoma, and special performances at Tinker AFB. When graduation took place, the cast separated with hopes of meeting back up to do special “reunion performances”. But little did they know, something much bigger was in store for them!

Tina received a job in Nashville while Chris and Scott took jobs on a cruise ship. The next audition took Chris and Scott to the heart of Branson with Radio City and the Rockettes! After much discussion, the two decided to bring back the show as co-producers, and changed the name of Christopher & Co. to Red, Hot…& Blue! Tina came to visit them, and before you know it, the three of them were performing the show that brought them together in the beginning!

Red, Hot…& Blue! has been the guest entertainment on several Holland America Cruises as well as toured the USA and has been featured performers with two live symphony orchestras . This incredible show has also won several awards including Best Costumes, Best Breakfast Show, and Best Dancers. If you get a chance, take a morning or afternoon and enjoy this high energy show at The Clay Cooper Theatre! They will have you laughing, crying, singing along, and maybe even dancin’ in your seat as you hear some of the great songs from yesterday!

Branson Country USA with Special Guest Kari Garrison of the Moe Bandy Show & Tonya and Tammy – The Stutterettes of the Mel Tillis Show – June 29, 2012

Recorded LIVE on Friday night at 10:30 PM
This show is broadcast on radio stations around the country.
Airing Saturday nights at 7:00 PM on KRZK – 106.3 in Branson, MO.
And Sunday nights at 9:00 PM. on KHOZ – 102.9 in Harrison, AR.

You can also listen via the internet. www.bransoncountryusa.net
Show airs at 7:00 PM (cst.) – Every Saturday Night

Grand Country Music Hall
1945 W. 76 Country Blvd.
Branson, MO 65616
417-335-2484 – Reservations
417-336-5829 – Fax

ANDY WILLIAMS MOON RIVER THEATRE
Announces a “Celebration of Andy Williams’ 75 years in Entertainment”

BRANSON, MO—June 2012 The Andy Williams Moon River Theatre is excited to announce a “Celebration of Andy Williams’ 75 Years in Entertainment” with seven weeks of stars. The celebration begins September 10th and runs through October 23rd and features superstar performers, who cross all styles of music and entertainment.

The guest lineup includes Country Music Superstar Clint Black, Teen Idol Frankie Avalon, Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Debbie Reynolds, as well as Grammy Award winners Jack Jones and Ray Stevens among the group. The Osmonds also return to Branson, as do Pat and Debby Boone who will take the stage together for the first time since 1999, when they performed at the Moon River Theatre.

The performers are:
Debbie Reynolds – September 10-15
Frankie Avalon – September 17-22
Jack Jones – September 24-29
The Osmonds – October 1-6
Pat and Debby Boone – October 8-13
Ray Stevens – October 15-20
Clint Black – October 22-24

Tickets for all shows are available now online at andywilliams.com or by calling 800-MOON-094.

Branson Country USA with Laura Dees – June 22, 2012

Recorded LIVE on Friday night at 10:30 PM
This show is broadcast on radio stations around the country.
Airing Saturday nights at 7:00 PM on KRZK – 106.3 in Branson, MO.
And Sunday nights at 9:00 PM. on KHOZ – 102.9 in Harrison, AR.

You can also listen via the internet. www.bransoncountryusa.net
Show airs at 7:00 PM (cst.) – Every Saturday Night

Grand Country Music Hall
1945 W. 76 Country Blvd.
Branson, MO 65616
417-335-2484 – Reservations
417-336-5829 – Fax

Duttons Receive Commendation from TripAdvisor

Branson, MO…TripAdvisor (www.tripadvisor.com), the world’s largest travel site, has honored The Dutton Family Theater for earning exceptional traveler ratings over the past year. TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence recognizes business that consistently receive top ratings from travelers.

According to Christine Petersen, TripAdvisor for Business president, “Having achieved a rating of 5.0, the Dutton Family Theater is placed among the very best. This award, which is given only to the most exceptional performers in the TripAdvisor community, is a significant achievement by the Dutton Family. All of us here at TripAdvisor congratulate them.”

Judith Dutton, marketing manager for the theater, commented, “We were extremely excited to receive this commendation. It’s like “The Peoples Awards” in that it is totally based on proactive commentary from tourists that have visited our theater. We try very hard to provide every guest with a remarkable experience and this award indicates that our efforts are paying off.”

The all new 2012 Dutton Family show offers a high energy mix of rock ‘n roll, country, bluegrass, gospel, and lots of dancing and comedy. The theater also features renowned tenor George Dyer, whose show has something for everyone from well-known Disney songs to current favorites and opera.

Over the past 20 years, the Dutton fame has spread across the world and the family has built an entertainment complex in Branson with their Dutton Family Theater, the Dutton Inn, and Abby’s Tourist Trap. Additionally, the Dutton Family Theater #2 has been opened in Mesa, Arizona for winter performances

For reservations and additional information, contact the Dutton Family Theater at (417) 332-2772 or (888) 388-8661, or visit www.TheDuttons.com.

Branson, Mo…Entertainers from around the world strive to earn the right to perform at Silver Dollar City. This year’s winner of CAM’s 4th Annual Gospel Sing Off on Sunday September 2nd will be honored with three performance slots at Silver Dollar City on Monday September 3rd for the finale of SDC’s County Gospel Picnic festival. Additionally, the first place winner will also receive a $1,500 cash award through the generousity of key event sponsors SIX and Branson Tourism Center. Second place will win $1,000 and third place will win $500.

Christian Action Ministries (CAM) of Branson, Missouri is currently seeking contemporary, traditional and southern gospel singing groups and individuals that are interested in competing for 10 finalist positions at CAM’s 4th Annual Gospel Sing-Off to be held on September 2, 2012 at the phenomenal Sight & Sound Theatres. Bob Hubbard of the Foggy River Boys and The Jordanaires will emcee the event.

Entries must be received by July 20th in order to be considered for one of the ten finalist positions that will perform in the competition before a panel of celebrity judges. Entry forms are available at www.christianactionministries.org and there is no entry fee for the contestants.

Tickets for the event ($12 adults, $6 children under 12) will be available in mid-July through Branson Tourism Center and Sight & Sound Theatres. For more information, contact the CAM offices at 417-334-1157.

CAM operates food pantries in Branson and Forsyth, as well as a monthly mobile outreach to eastern Taney County. The Sing-Off is CAM’s only operational fundraiser to support its efforts in fighting hunger in Taney County.

Contact: Jack Burke, [email protected], 1-800-451-8273

This was it! On an October night in 1998, the spotlight rose, catching the sparkle of a single glove. The crowd seemed to hold its breath as the iconic silhouette of the black hat took form. Michael Jackson tribute artist William Hall had taken the stage at the Imperial Palace in Las Vegas for perhaps the most memorable performance of his career.
Over the past 29 years, Legends in Concert has entertained over 15 million fans across the globe. Each and every audience has a very special energy that makes every performance unique. But some crowds are simply unforgettable. And for William Hall…that night…it was.
There was as unusual energy resonating throughout the crowd that night. Backstage the entertainers had heard the rumors as well. Was it true? Was the “real” Michael Jackson going to attend the show? All eyes scanned the theater doors for his entrance. And then, wearing his signature black hat and dark sunglasses, Michael Jackson quietly slipped into booth 206 just after the lights went down. This would be a Legends in Concert show that tribute artist William Hall would not soon forget. Following the show, Jackson congratulated Hall on a great performance. Jackson was very proud and very pleased with such an incredible tribute.
After Michael Jackson’s tragic passing in 2009, each and every performance by tribute artist William Hall seemed to become even more spellbinding. In 2011, Michael Jackson’s mother, Katherine Jackson, attended the Legends in Concert show at Harrah’s Casino in Las Vegas. She was moved to tears by William Hall’s tribute performance to her late son. Just as Jackson did, Hall truly commanded the stage; every movement, every note filled with such passion and emotion. Only Legends in Concert could offer such a high caliber performance, allowing the audience to experience “The King of Pop” as never before.
Michael Jackson’s legacy lives on not only through the Legends in Concert show, but also through the priceless memorabilia that is currently on display at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater in Branson, Missouri. The theater houses authentic memorabilia from Dick Clark’s personal collection, including stage-worn wardrobe pieces from Michael Jackson as well as the signed contract from the Jackson 5’s appearance on American Bandstand.
Now through Labor Day weekend, William Hall will be performing as Michael Jackson in the Legends in Concert show at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater. Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to experience William Hall’s stellar tribute to “The King of Pop”. It is sure to be an experience you will not soon forget.
Come celebrate the life of “The King of Pop” during Michael Jackson Tribute Week from
June 18th – 25th. For tickets call 1-800-374-7469.