{"id":2531,"date":"2010-08-11T08:32:42","date_gmt":"2010-08-11T14:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/broadcast.branson.com\/?p=2531"},"modified":"2010-08-11T08:32:42","modified_gmt":"2010-08-11T14:32:42","slug":"todd-oliver-friends-bring-new-show-to-jim-stafford-theatre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/broadcast.branson.com\/2010\/08\/11\/todd-oliver-friends-bring-new-show-to-jim-stafford-theatre\/","title":{"rendered":"Todd Oliver & Friends Bring New Show to Jim Stafford Theatre"},"content":{"rendered":"

Todd Oliver<\/strong> & Friends Bring New Show to Jim Stafford Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n

Talking Dogs, Real Dummies, & The Smiling Eyes perform with Todd Oliver in Branson, MO<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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(Tuesday, August 10, 2010 ~ Branson, MO) <\/em>Nationally known comedian Todd Oliver will appear at the Jim Stafford Theatre in Branson, Missouri in his own show, Todd Oliver & Friends, in 2011. Todd Oliver & Friends shows begin on Tuesday, March 1, 2011, and will run through December 30, 2011.\u00a0 Todd Oliver, known for his amazing talking dogs and hilarious comedy, says, \u201cAlong with my canine friends \u2013 Irving, Lucy, and Elvis \u2013 I\u2019ll be joined by a \u2018real\u2019 cast of characters like Pops, Miss Lilly, Joey, and my outstanding Smiling Eyes Band. We\u2019ve got a lot of audience participation segments, original music, and outrageous comedy.\u201d\u00a0 Irving the talking dog adds, \u201cWe\u2019re gonna turn everyday K-9 experiences into a howling good time!\u201d\u00a0 While Todd Oliver has developed his show over the course of several years, this is the first time that his full show will be available to Branson audiences. Shows are at 12 noon and include a lunch served prior to the show. There will also be some 6:00pm shows in December with dinner served prior to the show.<\/p>\n

Jim Stafford, theater owner and comic-genius, says, \u201cI\u2019m thrilled about having Todd Oliver at my theater. Todd\u2019s got a fall-down funny, hip comedy style and a totally different show that audiences of all ages love. Not only have Todd and I been great friends throughout the years, we\u2019ve talked about what great fun it would be to perform in the same theater.\u00a0 Now that this place is going to the dogs, I\u2019m just happy Irving isn\u2019t a Chihuahua.\u201d\u00a0 Todd adds, \u201cAt least they can talk and have had their shots. On an important note, these dogs are family pets, some of whom have been adopted, and they wag their tails while they work like a dog.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another unique aspect to Todd Oliver & Friends is that a picnic lunch is included in the show ticket and is served prior to the show. Lunch includes your choice of sandwich, hotdog, or PB&J (for kids), and beverage choices, as well as seasonal side items like potato salad, chips, baked beans, cookies, cupcakes, strawberry soup, and more.\u00a0 Table seating for lunch is provided. Stafford adds, \u201cDoggie bags are optional.\u201d<\/p>\n

Todd Oliver\u2019s national appearances on \u201cThe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson\u201d, \u201cThe Today Show\u201d, \u201cLate Show with David Letterman\u201d, \u201cThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno\u201d, \u201cThe Howie Mandel Show\u201d, \u201cWalker Texas Ranger\u201d, \u201cCNN Entertainment News\u201d, and others along with his consistent touring schedule around the world at major clubs, corporate meetings and conventions have kept his unique show current with today\u2019s audiences. David Letterman proclaimed Todd one of the \u201cTop 5 Ventriloquists in the World.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a featured performer on Branson\u2019s Showboat Branson Belle since 1998, Todd has performed with his three live, one-of-a kind talking dogs as part of the Showstoppers! Show.\u00a0 “We have enjoyed a 13-year relationship with Todd as a highly-talented performer and a good friend of the Silver Dollar City family,” said Jim Moeskau, General Manager of The Showboat Branson Belle. “We think it’s exciting for Branson that Todd and his repertoire of talent will be showcased in his own show at the Jim Stafford Theatre in 2011.\u00a0 This move for Todd is another great example of how Branson introduces and then nurtures talented performers who become favorites with our 8 million visitors.”\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Irving\u00a0the talking dog adds, \u201cLeaving the Showboat Branson Belle is a big step for this little dog, it\u2019s a good thing I\u2019m going with Todd as he needs all the help he can get. Just look at the whole talking thing\u2026I\u2019ll admit that Todd talks for me, if he\u2019ll admit I think for him.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tickets for Todd Oliver & Friends for the 2011 season go on sale this week.\u00a0 For tickets and more information call 417-335-8080 or visitwww.ToddOliver.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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