The Andy Williams Moon River Theatre announced today another one of the stars to headline this Fall’s “Moon River Weekends” with national entertainers each weekend in September and October. World renowned impressionist and comedian, Rich Little will perform this September on Friday the 20^th and Saturday the 21^st. Both shows begin at 8pm and tickets are on sale now.

Rich Little will bring his one man show “Jimmy Stewart and Friends” to the Moon River stage on Friday and Saturday, September 20-21. The stage show is centered around Rich Little impersonating Jimmy Stewart as he reminisces and tells stories of all the stars and politicians from the past to the present. It’s a hilarious show that allows Rich Little to present all his fabulous impressions to the audience.

“We’re excited to have Rich Little coming to Moon River Theatre as the first guest in our Moon River Weekends Series. He is a tremendous addition to our 2013 line-up”, stated Lynn Meredith, General Manager of Moon River. “The Moon River Theatre will continue to be a legacy for our founder, Andy Williams and be the home of great singers and entertainers.”

Additional performers will be announced in the coming days.

About Rich Little

U.S. Presidents: John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, both George Bushes…Rich Little has an impression of each of them.
Infamous for his skewing of political figures, Little has charmed, amused, annoyed and lampooned politicians from here to his native Canada. He entertained at both of Reagan’s presidential inaugurations and spent much of 2003 touring the United States with his show “The Presidents.”
A master mimic of more than 200 voices, Little continues to impress throughout the world, with regular stops in Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Reno, Hawaii, Chicago, New York, Canada and London.
A professed classic movie buff, he’s particularly fond of doing Alan Ladd (his childhood hero) and others who are no longer generally remembered, but Little has also latched on to Baby Boomer-friendly characters, such as Edith Bunker, Kermit the Frog, Robin Leach and Dr. Ruth Westheimer, to name a few.
Some of his favorite current impressions are of stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, Jack Nicholson and Clint Eastwood. “They’re easy to do,” he says. “They are larger than life.”
Little says, “an impression is what you think a person sounds like. It could be an exaggeration or a cartoon. It’s your impression. I think of an impersonation as more of an exact copy. Knowing the person personally is not important; it’s knowing the speech patterns and mannerisms [in order] to imitate the person the way the public sees him.”
The son of a doctor in Ottawa, Little started his “career” at the age of 12 when he answered back to his teachers in their own voices. Impressions came in handy to Little, while working as a disc jockey and talk show host. During one April Fool’s Day marathon, he had “Jimmy Durante” emcee the morning show, “James Mason” was a rock ‘n’ roll deejay and “Elvis Presley” hosted an afternoon program. Like the infamous 1939 broadcast of “War of the Worlds,” 500 autograph-hungry Elvis-believing fans besieged the station, thinking the King was really there.
Appearances on TV variety shows starring Ed Sullivan, Jackie Gleason, Glen Campbell and Dean Martin followed, as well as on series such as Laugh-In, The John Davidson Summer Show and The Julie Andrews Show. Little also had his own variety show in the 70s and was the star of the TV show KopyKats. Little was a guest host early on for The Tonight Show, hosting 12 times. He quickly became a household name sitting in one of the Hollywood Squares and has also appeared on the Oak Ridge Boys Variety Special.
Named “Comedy Star of the Year” by the American Guild of Variety Artists. The perpetrator of nine comedy albums and three HBO comedy specials, as well as Emmy-award winning special “Rich Little’s Christmas Carol” with “W.C. Fields” as Scrooge, “Humphrey Bogart” as one of the ghosts and “Paul Lynde” as Bob Cratchit.
His latest appearance on HBO was as Johnny Carson in the movie The Late Shift, which dealt with the race to succeed Carson on The Tonight Show. Little has appeared on the daytime soaps The Young and the Restless and Santa Barbara. He has made dramatic guest shots on Fantasy Island, Chips, Murder She Wrote, Hawaii Five-O, MacGyver, Police Woman and Mannix.
In a GQ magazine fashion spread, Little was pictured as Richard Nixon, Jack Nicholson, Cary Grant, George Burns, Ronald Reagan and Humphrey Bogart. In an Oscar pre-cast of ABC’s Primetime (with Diane Sawyer and Sam Donaldson) he spoofed classic movies, proposing how they would end with different casts, starring Little as “Bette Midler” for Scarlett O’Hara and “Arnold Schwarzenegger” for Hamlet.
Over the years Little has been active with children’s charities and he was co-host of the Canadian division of the Children’s Miracle Network. He was inducted into the Miami Children’s Hospital International Pediatrics Hall of Fame for his tireless efforts in fundraising on behalf of children. In June 1998, Little’s star was added to the Canadian Walk of Fame to go along with his current star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

For Tickets to Rich Little and all the “Moon River Weekends” Shows at the Andy Williams Moon River Theatre in 2013, call 800-MOON-094 or visit AndyWilliams.com

The Reeds Spring R-IV School Foundation is thrilled to announce their third annual major fundraising effort: “PACK NIGHT at the Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction” on Friday, March 8th, 2013. The show begins at 8:00 p.m. but the festivities start earlier with an All-Star Silent Auction at 6:30. All of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Reeds Spring R-IV School Foundation which focuses on granting continuing education scholarships to Reeds Spring students and classroom enrichment mini-grants to teachers. In addition to the 2013 Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction show, NFL Hall of Famer Jackie Smith will address those in attendance with a message about educational excellence and reaching for a championship. Smith played Tight End during a fifteen year NFL career with the St. Louis Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys. He participated in five Pro Bowls and played in Super Bowl XIII with Dallas.

Tickets for the event are divided into two categories. The “White Circle” seats are $25 each. The “Red Circle” VIP seats will be located closer to the arena and are $50 each. Individuals who purchase tickets in the “Red” section will have the opportunity to attend a VIP reception with Jackie Smith beginning at 6:30 p.m. These ticket prices are a great opportunity for the local community to see the new 2013 Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction show while helping a truly worthy cause.

“We are honored that Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction has offered to provide us such an amazing opportunity to raise money for our kids” states Jim Holt, Chairman of the Reeds Spring R-IV Foundation Board. “We are looking forward to a wonderful evening of entertainment, great food and incredible messages. I am also particularly excited about the items we are seeing come in for our Silent Auction. We truly hope the community comes out and supports these great kids of our area.”

Tickets are currently available at each of the Reeds Spring School offices. The school offices may be reached by calling (417) 272-8173.

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, Rumble In The Treetops lumberjack relay, thrilling horsemanship, pageantry, romance and patriotism, all showcased in a friendly rivalry between North and South and served with 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, SC. 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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King’s Castle Theatre has an exciting anouncement regarding our Tribute to the Four Seasons & Beach Boys Show.      

Owner Producer Mr. David King once again wows audiences with his latest production New Jersey Nights! Jetting around the globe and selling out theaters from Reno to 14 select venues in England, Monaco, Myrtle Beach, Niagara Falls just to name a few!

New Jersey Nights, takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane to celebrate the hit songs of Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, whose fascinating story unfolds in our production style journey through history.

The hit songs of this amazing group are the stars of the show.  Audiences everywhere simply love the music and sing along to the hits they know so well! This show delivers first class musical arrangements, perfect harmonies, authentic costumes and custom sets.  Combine that with all the Four Seasons greatest hits, including: Sherry, Rag Doll, My Eyes Adored You, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man, Oh What a Night and you are guaranteed a show you will never forget!

It is with all this we say goodbye to America’s first, best Rock Band – our tribute to The Beach Boys. We enjoyed and were honored to share their music with our customers in 2012 yet know this modification will be appreciated for many years to come.

King’s Castle Theatre is also home of the amazing harmonies of The Twelve Irish Tenors, and Hooray for Hollywood!  New in 2013-ABBA’s Greatest Hits Dancing Queen and the most festive musical holiday production of Christmas in Hollywood!

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Due to overwhelming popularity The King’s Castle Theatre has added shows for the Irish Tenors!

The dates are as follows: 12/26, 12/27, 12/28, 12/29 & 12/30 all at 3PM

Captivating audiences of all ages, the overnight blockbuster hit, The Irish Tenors continue to deliver the greatest voices ever assembled on stage!  These handsome, incredibly talented, harmonizing young men showcase their amazing harmonies while performing a large variety of the greatest music of the 20^th Century.  With a touch of Irish charm, this masterpiece showcases their unbelievable vocals and choreography to a cleverly constructed selection of Irish folk, Opera, Pop, Swing, Jazz and Gospel. They deliver hit after hit, including favorites such as; “Danny Boy”, “Hey Jude”, “I Believe” and new for 2013 “Drift Away”, “I Will Always Love You”, “A show stopping Les Miserable medley” and many more.

Enjoy the mesmerizing sounds of The Irish Tenors performing at

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THE KING’S CASTLE THEATRE

 is proud to announce the addition of

Yet another fabulous production created by our own David King:

DANCING QUEEN: ABBA’S GREATEST HITS

Touring since 2009 in places such as Monaco, Las Vegas, Reno & Niagara, Dancing Queen is now proud to call Branson its home.  ABBA fans won’t want to miss “Dancing Queen” at the King’s Castle Theatre!  This show pays tribute to the group in a show stopping musical extravaganza featuring singers and dancers performing those groovy 70’s tunes!  Our cast will outshine even the best songs from the 70’s  in this slick sparkling show.  The entire cast knows how to party 70’s style, in a psychedelic kaleidoscope of color, they bring classic hits to life from ABBA favorites like “Waterloo” & “The Winner Takes All” as well as other 70’s classics such as “YMCA” & “In The Navy”, an upbeat medley including “Respect” & “Mustang Sally” and a rip-roaring Motown section featuring, among others, “Dancing in the Streets”, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” and “Shout”.

King’s Castle Theatre is set to have a hit 2013 lineup including The Twelve Irish Tenors, Hooray for Hollywood, The Official Tribute to the Four Seasons and The Beach Boys, & Dancing Queen will lead the season February-October.    Followed by Christmas in Hollywood, The Twelve Irish Tenors Holiday Show &  The Official Tribute to the Four Seasons and Beach Boys Christmas show during Ozark Mountain Christmas November – December 2013.

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In an evening honoring the best Advertising in the Ozarks, Branson-based production company, jackson+appleton, won multiple honors for their video and commercial work at the 34th Annual ADDY® Awards in Springfield, Missouri.

The ADDY Awards are hosted by the AAF of the Ozarks, an affiliate of the American Advertising Federation. Annually, the American Advertising Federation conducts the world’s largest advertising competition through its 200 member advertising clubs. The local awards are entered and attended by Advertising Agencies, Television Stations and Production Companies from Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas.

jackson+appleton’s, Robin Jackson, was honored with the evening’s most prestigious award, The Silver Medalist. The Silver Medalist is a Lifetime Achievement Award honoring contributions to the advancement of the Advertising Industry, contributions to one’s company and community and overall Creative Ability. A Producer/ Writer/ Director, Jackson co-founded jackson+appleton in 2008, after perfecting her craft for more than a decade at Branson’s Vacation Channel and TVC Productions.

Additionally, jackson+appleton took home a record 6 GOLD ADDY Awards and 6 SILVER ADDY Awards.

A web video and radio commercial campaign for The Joint & Spine Center at Skaggs Regional Medical Center (now CoxHealth Branson) won two GOLD ADDY Awards.

White River Valley Electric Cooperative was a double winner for the evening. Their Annual Meeting Video received a GOLD ADDY and their commercial “It’s What We Do Every Day” took home a SILVER ADDY.

A commercial for Sight & Sound Theatre’s “Joseph” won a GOLD ADDY in the Advertising for the Arts Category.

A commercial promoting Silver Dollar City’s Branson Attractions won a GOLD ADDY.

A Documentary for Omaha , Nebraska, based Vetter Foundation was honored with a GOLD ADDY in the Public Service Presentation Category.

In the Video Sales Presentation category, jackson+appleton brought home two SILVER ADDY Awards for a promotional video for College of the Ozarks’ “Faith, Hope & Hard Work U” and for Silver Dollar City’s Branson Attractions Corporate Video.

A commercial campaign entitled “My Bank” won a SILVER ADDY for Ozark Mountain Bank.

Finally, two internet marketing videos for The Bob Nichols Company won SILVER ADDY Awards for The Sky Surfer and Adventure Ziplines of Branson.

Owned by Robin Jackson and Nicholas Appleton, jackson+appleton is a full service production company serving Branson and beyond. Winning videos projects may be viewed at www.youtube.com/jacksonappleton.

Legends in Concert, The World’s Greatest Live Tribute Show, at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater, announces area appreciation to our friends and families who live or work in Stone or Taney County. Tickets will be $5.00 plus tax on February 15, 16 & 17th. Come see Jerry Lee Lewis, Diana Ross, Brooks & Dunn, The Blues Brothers™ and Elvis in one incredible theatrical production including the Legends in Concert band and fabulous singers and dancers. Enjoy an amazing tribute to the American country duo, Brooks & Dunn; experience the energy of “The Killer”, Jerry Lee Lewis; enjoy the stunning songs of award winning vocalist, Diana Ross; clap along with the crazy antics of The Blues Brothers™; and “Shake, Rattle & Roll” with Elvis Presley!

Don’t miss this spectacular spring line-up during our area appreciation on February 15, 16 & 17th! Proof of residency or employment required at time of purchase. Tickets available day of show only and can be purchased at the Legends Box Office.

For more information, call 417-335-STAR or visit www.legendsinconcert.com.

February will be month of saying thank you to active duty military and veterans.

(Branson, MO)  The Branson Mill Craft Village will celebrate the men and women who have protected our freedoms by hosting Valentines for Vets during the month of February.

“We are inviting anyone who wants to say thank you to a veteran or active duty military member to come into the Branson Mill during February and write a note that we will then send out,” said Branson Mill General Manager, Myranda Zimmerebner.

An original watercolor painting created by Branson Mill demonstrating crafter, Amy Callaway, has been transformed into the postcard that will be sent to service men and women as well as veterans.  In March all the postcard messages will be sent to a hospital for wounded soldiers in Kuwait, the front lines in Iraq and domestic VA hospitals.

“Also during the month of February the Branson Mill will be taking nominations for a veteran or active duty member of the military to win a weekend in Branson,” said Zimmerebner.  “We have great partners:  Legends In Concert, Extreme Thrill Park, Golden Corral and Branson Best Properties.  Together, a fun getaway is being awarded.”

From February 1^st through the 28^th anyone can go to the Branson Mill Craft Village Facebook page to make a nomination.  The Branson Mill crafters will then vote on the posts and award one winner a weekend for two in Branson.  The winner will be announced on Facebook March 2^nd.

“Our Veteran’s Appreciation month will conclude with a big event,” Zimmerebner said.  “Friday, February 22^nd a restored Huey 369 Vietnam Era helicopter will land in our parking lot for the afternoon.  The helicopter will be flying in from Peru, Indiana on its way to Las Vegas.  Branson is one of four stops during its journey.  While at the Branson Mill it will be available for the public to get up close and hear stories about the importance of the American Huey to the Vietnam War.”

The American Huey 369 Organization is behind this landing.  They are building awareness for an American Huey museum in Indiana and the restoration of more Hueys in the future.  Branson is the first public stop on the trip from Indiana to Nevada.  The helicopter will make two refueling stops before reaching Branson.  Updates will be made on the Branson Mill Craft Village Facebook page on more exact landing times.  It is expected to land in Branson around 5pm on February 22^nd.

Details for February events to celebrate veterans and active duty members of the military can be found at www.bransonmill.com or facebook.com/bransonmill.

 About the Branson Mill Craft Village:

 The Branson Mill Craft Village, located at 3300 North Gretna Road in Branson, Missouri, is a specialty retail shopping center and working craft village combined. The heart of the Branson Mill is a working Craft Village of 40,000 square feet devoted to craftsmen demonstrating their skills in leather carving, wood carving, pottery, loom weaving, pen and ink drawings, wood turned pens made with exotic woods, custom embroidery, mosaic art, hand- made musical instruments and much more. In addition to these fine artists demonstrating their skills, there are 150 showrooms of upscale home furnishings, accessories and crafts, with many one-of-a-kind items and best of all it is open to the public at no charge. The Branson Mill Craft Village is open seven days a week.

Legends in Concert announces their spectacular spring line-up of stars! Starting February 7th, see tribute performances to Jerry Lee Lewis, Diana Ross, Brooks & Dunn, The Blues Brothers™ and Elvis Presley. This incredible cast, backed by the beautiful Legends dancers and fabulous Legends band, is sure to rock the house at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater! For the first time ever, two legendary entertainers will come together to create an amazing tribute to the American country duo, Brooks & Dunn. Doug Brewin, who has performed on the Branson stage as Alan Jackson, and Larry Turner, who has previously portrayed George Strait, will make their debut as Brooks & Dunn at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater this spring. Experience the energy of “The Killer”, Jerry Lee Lewis; enjoy the stunning songs of award winning vocalist, Diana Ross; clap along with the crazy antics of The Blues Brothers™; and “Shake, Rattle & Roll” with Elvis Presley! For tickets, call 417-335 STAR or visit www.legendsinconcert.com.

(Branson, Missouri) – Tony Orlando, in his 20th and final season in Branson, brings his incomparable energy and talent to the Welk Resort Theatre with his acclaimed Christmas show, Tony Orlando’s Great American Christmas! From November 5 through November 30, in a 20 show limited engagement, Tony will sing all of your holiday favorites and will also include his greatest hits from over 50 years in show business; “Candida”, “Knock Three Times”, “Tie a Yellow Ribbon”, “Sweet Gypsy Rose” and more. Then, Santa pays a visit and Tony and Santa honor the true meaning of Christmas. It’s a Branson must see and a perennial family favorite!
Tony has announced that this will be his final Christmas season in Branson. “Branson is my home and I love being part of the community. After 20 years, I just feel it is time to take The Great American Christmas Show out to America”, says Orlando. Tony will continue his touring schedule with appearances at Performing Arts Centers and Casinos throughout the USA and Canada. “We are so excited and proud to have had such a legendary entertainer in our theatre for Christmas,” says Dathan Atchison, General Manager of Welk Resort Branson. “There is no one like Tony!”
In 1973, he recorded “Tie A Yellow Ribbon ‘Round The Ole Oak Tree.” The song was number one for the year, became Orlando’s theme song and grew into an American anthem of hope and homecoming, reunion and renewal. November 11th at 2pm, Tony will also host his 20th Yellow Ribbon Salute To Veterans, a star studded salute, free to all military past and present.
Tony Orlando
Tony Orlando remains one of America’s best-loved personalities. No entertainer can move and excite an audience like Tony Orlando. Tony brings to the stage a warmth and an exhilarating energy which is electric. From million selling records (five number one hits), a popular television series, (Tony Orlando and Dawn Variety Show), movies and Broadway (Barnum and Smokey Joe’s Café), Tony Orlando has conquered every facet of show business. He has been a recipient of three American Music Awards, and a People’s Choice Award and has performed for five U. S. Presidents. For his outstanding achievements to the entertainment industry, Tony was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1990. He is a popular headliner in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Reno, Biloxi and Laughlin. He maintains a touring schedule with appearances at Performing Arts Centers around the country. Tony has also been named Branson’s Entertainer and Vocalist of the Year.
The Tony Orlando’s Great American Christmas schedule covers 4 weeks and a limited engagement of 20 shows; November 5th through November 30th, with shows at 8pm. Prices range from $45.08 (including tax) to $39.50 (including tax) and $19.75 (including tax) for children and are available by phone at 800-505-9355 or on-line at WelkBranson.com