Author Archives: Gary Groman aka The Ole Seagull

Many of Branson’s most popular Christmas shows will be ending their 2010 season during the next two weeks…Andy Williams, Spirit of Christmas, Osmonds, Rankin Brothers, SIX, Presleys, Tony Orlando and the Lennon Sisters, Righteous Brother Bill Medley, Shoji Tabuchi… Continue reading →

“Branson, Missouri will be bursting with food, fun, shopping and shows on Thanksgiving Day,” said Tammy Johnson, the Director of Operations for the Branson Tourism Center. “The vast majority of Branson Attractions will be open not only on Thanksgiving Day, but during the weekend… Continue reading →

Branson offers 50 theaters and more than 100 shows with 64,057 seats (more than Broadway)” and that audiences can see shows throughout the day from morning shows to matinees and evening shows… Continue reading →

The “Showboat Branson Belle” is offering a free cruise to just about everyone celebrating a birthday during 2010. Continue reading →

“Where in Branson can a person have more fun than there is “gold” in Fort Knox, eat a great meal, see… Continue reading →

Branson has so many ways to show your Valentine just how special they are. Continue reading →

One of the most exciting aspects of Ozark Mountain Spring is the opportunity it provides for harnessing the entertainment synergies of Branson’s shows, attractions… Continue reading →

Miller points out that whether it’s shopping, shows, attractions, the magnificent drive through Christmas lighting displays, shopping or just plain having fun, Christmas in Branson… Continue reading →

This week will be the last week to see some of Branson’s great Christmas shows such as “SIX,” “Presleys’ Country Jubilee,” “Dino’s Christmas Extravaganza,” Continue reading →

Those wanting to see the 2009 version of a Branson Christmas show should act quickly. A recent article entitled “Time is running out to see Branson… Continue reading →

Paul Miller, General Manager for Branson Tourism Center (BTC), says, “Christmas is a special time of the year in Branson and one of the things that makes it special is its great Christmas shows.” Continue reading →

Its just magical.” “Everything in Branson is just beautiful at Christmas. It is truly an old-fashioned Christmas. Continue reading →

one of Branson’s newest shows, “Cassandre’ The Voice of An Angel,” is rich in Branson’s live music tradition featuring a nine person orchestra, the amazing vocals and stage personality of Cassandre’… Continue reading →

Paul Miller, General Manager of Branson Tourism Center said, “From all I have heard they will be spectacular displays particularly the one out over Table Rock Lake on September 26. I believe it will be one of those displays that we get to see, in person, only at major events like the Olympics.” Continue reading →

Cirque Montage”has been described as an “exciting array of art, music, and skill uniting in a dazzling performance” and adds a new dimension… Continue reading →

As the Labor Day Weekend winds down and visitors prepare to leave Branson and go back home most realize what Jim Burgett realized when he wrote about and videoed Branson, “It is fun!” Continue reading →

On Monday afternoon, September 7 at 2:00 p.m. a joyful sound will be raised to the Lord as the 12 finalists of the Branson Christian… Continue reading →

Dolly Parton…”My Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction is the most fun place to eat in Branson” might just be the truest words that have ever appeared in an advertisement. Continue reading →

The fairy tale is set in the exciting environment of a Russian Circus and, as it unfolds, is artfully woven around the acts in the circus… Continue reading →

t has been called a “once in a life opportunity” by Bill Tirone, director of sales and marketing for Hiltons of Branson, the company that handles the management of the new Payne Stewart Golf Club in Branson Continue reading →

Neal McCoy is a person that loves what he does, entertaining people, and does it so well he provides an entertainment experience that goes beyond hearing mere music, fun and excitement and touches the heart to be remembered for years to come Continue reading →

New country or old country, Branson’s Country Tonite Show with guest star T G. Sheppard is pure country presented with energy, enthusiasm and talent that is amazing. Continue reading →

Dollar City has just announced that it is adding the dates of August 17-20 to their schedule…White Water will be open between the hours of 4:00 p.m. and 10:.00 p.m. on August 17, 19 and 21 for “Night Water. Continue reading →

Building on that popularity, the 21st edition will become a three day event called the “Downtown Branson Fiddle Festival” which will be held August 28 through August 30. Continue reading →

This one stop type of service can save time, frustration, money, help insure availability and good seating at shows and is an easy convenient… Continue reading →

…Branson for the annual Super Summer Cruise. The cruise will be held August 6 – 8 and will feature two major events; a daily Show… Continue reading →

The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley and Paul Revere & The Raiders have created a unique Branson experience for a stroll down memory lane and a unique Reunion Celebration. Continue reading →

It’s all true the Branson show SIX is the real deal. The SIX very talented brothers present a show that is unique, amazing, personable and one of the most entertaining shows in all of Branson. Continue reading →

In addition to the great lineup of the quality shows performing daily in Branson, limited engagements expand the variety and breadth of Branson’s entertainment offerings. Continue reading →

“Rock U Mentally LIVE” adds a unique, exciting, educational and inspirational element of entertainment to the Branson show scene Continue reading →

Some of Branson’s most popular shows offer Family Passes which enable families to save a significant amount of money as opposed to buying individual tickets… Continue reading →

The fabulous Oak Ridge Boys will be performing their only summer appearance in Branson with 8:00 p.m. performances on July 23 and 24 at the Oak Ridge Boys Theatre. Continue reading →

Every now and then an entertainment opportunity comes along that is special. Brule’ is one of those opportunities. It is an exciting experience in music, sight, and history conveying the spirit… Continue reading →

On Sunday July 5, 2009, Mickey Gilley suffered a fall in Branson, MO. As a result of the fall, Mickey Gilley suffered a back injury that required surgery on Tuesday, July 7, 2009. Gilley came through surgery successfully… Continue reading →

For families, especially during the month of July, Branson, Missouri just might be the “Family fun capital of the world.” Continue reading →

On June 23, “Mishka the Russian Bears” started their limited engagement at Yakov’s Moscow Circus. Continue reading →

ccording to Paul Miller, General Manager, Branson Tourism Center, is that Branson has lots of ways to stay cool and beat the heat of summer. “Three that can really cool off Branson visitors… Continue reading →

For those who might want to slow down, relax, and have a unique entertainment experience, a cruise on one of Branson’s two major lakes, Table Rock Lake or Lake Taneycomo might just fill the bill. Continue reading →

The Walker Family a.k.a. the “Redhead Express””will be performing at the Dutton Family Theatre starting on July 6, at 2:00 p.m. ” Continue reading →

An inspiring show features exciting original music, awesome choreography, larger than life costumed characters, a thrilling… Continue reading →

From its “Star Spangled” beginning the audience at the Yakov Smirnoff Show knows they are in for something special. Yakov’s unique blend of humor, variety, personality, natural unforced patriotism Continue reading →

The Silver Dollar City Foundation is sponsoring a benefit for the Foundation’s “Care For Kids” program at Branson’s White Water on Saturday, June 20th, from 3:00p.m to8:00 p.m. Continue reading →

There is an unconfirmed rumor going around Branson that “Yakov’s Moscow Circus” will bare it all on or about June 23. Continue reading →

Branson, Missouri “the Live Music Show Capital of the World,” will be celebrating America’s Independence Day and the Fourth of July with a number of fireworks displays and celebrations. Continue reading →

In terms of fun and excitement, Silver Dollar City’s “Kidsfest” running from June 6 through August 9…the first U.S. performance of JEERK, a Swedish super group Continue reading →

The good news for Branson air travelers is that in doing so it forced the air carriers flying into SFG to lower their fares to compete. The result is competitive lower airfares for travelers flying into Branson. Continue reading →

Yet, if Branson were a camera sitting on a tripod, it would be supported by the three legs Branson’s Shows, Silver Dollar City, and Table Rock Lake. Continue reading →

Debbie Boone, who made the song “You Light Up My Life” one of the biggest hits of all time is lighting up Branson. She is in town promoting the show she will be doing during Branson’s Ozark Mountain Christmas. Continue reading →

Where in Branson can visitors surf? At the same place where they can enjoy 7,000 feet of water slides and 12 acres of water fun and excitement White Water. Continue reading →

…keeping the audience waiting in anticipation for what is coming next and it makes no difference whether the age of the audience member is 10 or 70. Continue reading →

A paraphrase of the title of a recent article entitled, “Travel Experts Say Now is the Time to Plan a Vacation,” published on the KSMU Ozarks Public Radio website could be “Now is the Time to Plan a Vacation to Branson. Continue reading →

Melissa Vartanian, the great granddaughter of Titanic survivor David Vartanian was married recently… Continue reading →

Can it be “reality” if it’s a secret? It can if it’s NBC’s newest reality show, a portion of it is being filmed in Branson and Lynn Berry, Director of Public Relations, Branson Lakes/Lakes Area Convention and Visitors Bureau says it is. Continue reading →

One characteristic that, in terms of the vast majority of its shows, is unique to Branson, the accessibility of its entertainers. Continue reading →

Two of America’s most honored singers are represented in Branson’s two newest shows “Hunka Hunka Burnin’ Love” and “Our Sinatra.” The shows are presented by the “American Songbook Dinner Theatre” at the Continue reading →

DC indicates that 2009 will be the ” “biggest show year ever” and a look at the shows and talent that will be coming to SDC as part of its next festival, the “Bluegrass & BBQ Festival,” running from May 13 to May 31, shows why. Continue reading →

As Branson newest event, Ozark Mountain Spring, enters its last month, it signals that… Continue reading →

Saying the “Legends in Concert Show” is just another tribute show is like saying the “Kentucky Derby” is just another horse race. There are horse races and there is the Kentucky Derby. There are tribute shows and there is Continue reading →

Tourists, visitors, and locals using Table Rock Lake for recreation will be enjoying a cleaner shore line thanks to the recent efforts of hundreds of volunteers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and Table Rock Water Quality Inc. Continue reading →

…”what happens” in this show is the presentation of some of the most beautiful, powerful and inspirational musical vocals one is likely to hear not only in Branson but anywhere. Continue reading →

Branson’s First Great American Pie Show is going to get a great start. The pie show’s guest celebrity judge, Al Roker, the meteorologist on the NBC “Today show,” will be broadcasting a number of live weather cut-ins… Continue reading →

Comedy was part of the original foundation upon which two of Branson’s longest running shows were built and is no less important to those shows today than it was then. Continue reading →

Branson’s Ozark Mountain Spring Festival covers over 40 different events. Some of those events such as …Others like Historic Downtown Branson’s “Plumb Nellie Days,” being celebrated May 15-17, are an ingrained part of Branson’s history and heritage.
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“50’s At The Hop” is an entertaining fast paced musical tribute to the rock and roll era music of the 50’s and “rocks” for all ages. Continue reading →

The announcement of the 12 finalist the first Branson Great American Pie Show this week was a major key ingredient in the “making” of Branson’s first Great American Pie Show (Pie Show). Continue reading →

First and foremost, this is a show by a family for families that will hold the interest of not only adults, but kids. Everyone is on the edge of their seats wondering what Jim is going to come up with next. Continue reading →

From beginning to end, this show has the audience enraptured with the beauty of its dancing, vocals, choreography, costume changes, and energy. Continue reading →

It looks like Branson’s Easter Bunny is going to be acting more like the “Energizer Bunny” on April 11, 2009. He has no less than three scheduled appearances and three Easter Egg Hunts to get ready for the children Continue reading →

Even in a value destination like Branson, there are free things families can do that will add even more value and stretch their vacation dollars farther.
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Branson is celebrating spring with a new community wide festival called “Ozark Mountain Spring”… April is the month during which Branson’s Ozark Mountain Spring really comes into full bloom.
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Even in Branson where Elvis is portrayed on a daily basis by Dean Z and others in the “Legends in Concert The World’s Greatest Live Tribute Show,” Dave Ehlert in “Elvis and the Super Stars” and Tony Roi in “Tony Roi’s Elvis Experience” April 18 will be a special day for Elvis fans.
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