Category Archives: Entertainment News

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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Branson.com and the Missouri Wine Festival, announced a marketing partnership promoting the celebrations of Missouri wines and artesian cheeses and the honoring of America’s Purple Heart Recipients Continue reading →

James Garrett’s “A Tribute to John Denver” is a show that doesn’t have the marketing, star power, or “big” production style of some Branson’s better known shows, but what it does offer is two plus hours of some of the most enjoyable entertainment in Branson Continue reading →

Then there is the Branson type of “family” Spring Break emphasizing togetherness, fun and the type of entertainment that creates the type of memories most people want to remember and share with others.

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Branson’s Silver Dollar City is famous for the quality and family wholesomeness of the entertainment it provides on an everyday basis, but the celebration of “Young Christians’ Weekend,” which will be the week end of March 27 through March 29, is really something special. Continue reading →

In Branson, Missouri, as is the case in a lot of other places, wine with Easter Dinner is not common. Mount Pleasant Winery, with wineries in Branson and Augusta, Missouri, …
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The good news about a visit to Branson, Missouri is there are a wide variety of fun filled exciting shows, attractions, and activities that are not weather dependent. Continue reading →

Silver Dollar City kicks off its biggest show year ever with all-new productions for World-Fest, featuring the Zhejiang Balancing Monks of China in a show never before presented in the United States, plus new…
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A new restaurant is about to open on the 76 strip! The Duttons are joining forces up with Chris and Michelle Jordan of Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen for the transformation of the Dutton Deli into a new Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen location. Continue reading →

The only way a show survives year after year, in Branson, Missouri, is if it gives its audiences an entertainment experience that they will remember, share with others and return to see again. Presleys’ Country Jubilee has been doing exactly that for over 40 years.

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The entire month of March the museum is celebrating “Titanic Honors the Irish” an event dedicated to the Irish involvement with the RMS Titanic from its building and routing to the composition of its crew and passengers on its fateful voyage.

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Pies, the Easter Bunny and Gyros… Continue reading →

A March 3 article entitled “1Branson.Com poster’s overview on Branson show ‘SIX,” posted on www.news.branson.com used an unusual way informing people about the Continue reading →

Branson’s basketball “Big Show” is the NAIA Division II Men’s Basketball Championship which will be played at the College of the Ozarks Keeter Gymnasium March 11-17. Continue reading →

Although technically spring doesn’t start until the vernal equinox occurs on March 20, Branson, Missouri’s “spring” will start on March 1 with the celebration of its new event, “Ozark Mountain Spring.” Continue reading →

For most Branson shows the “off season” provides a respite between one season and the next, but the Dutton’s idea of the “off season” adds new meaning to the term. Continue reading →

Now the rest of the world knows what travelers to Branson, Missouri have known for years, Branson is one of the top travel values in the country! On February 17, the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) published a… Continue reading →

It’s hard to think of a way that one of Branson’s perennial favorite attractions “Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction” can give even more value and entertainment to its guests. Well, how about by adding some flying machetes, a military reunion tribute for veterans, a world class juggler, a new… Continue reading →

At first, with its reputation for being a family destination, to say “passion” is a reason to visit Branson almost appears to be an oxymoron. On reflection however, Continue reading →

Called “the show that started it all,” the Baldknobbers was started to provide night time fun and entertainment for visiting tourists, primarily fishermen. The show’s simple format was entertaining, blending original unique comedy routines with popular country music presented by the Mabe brothers, Bob, Bill, Jim and Lyle along with the help of Delbert Howard and Chick Allen. Continue reading →

For a great afternoon of Branson comedy, music, and just plain fun, the Grand Country Music Hall’s “Comedy Jamboree” would be hard to beat. The show has a variety of comedy and music that’s’ thoroughly entertaining.

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Steve Presley said all the year to year planning and changes are dedicated to the same thing each performance of the show is, giving the audience a fresh exciting entertainment experience they will not only enjoy, but will return to see again. Continue reading →

a two day celebration of the National and Inter-National recognition of wines produced in the state of Missouri. Saturday and Sunday, April 25 & 26, at The Chateau on the Lake Resort, the exhibit hall will open for tastings of Missouri Wines from many of the nearly 80 wineries located in the Show Me State. Continue reading →

Country music legend and internationally-acclaimed steel guitarist, Tom Brumley died Tuesday, February 3, 2009. He was 73 years old. The “Celebration of Life” services for Tom will be held in Branson on Sunday, February 15 at 2 pm at the Baldknobbers Country Music Theater
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With its many restaurants and shows offering a choice for every taste and budget, Branson has a variety of ways to share Valentine’s Day with that special someone.
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“Branson’s 15th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show,” will really kick the celebration into gear when some of Branson’s best performers come together in a one of kind show. The fun and excitement will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9… Continue reading →

Branson’s “Kewpiesta” is an annual commemoration of the “Kewpie” and its creator Rose O’Neill, which has become an Ozarks tradition since its initial beginning in 1967. It is a combination of Rose O’Neill and Kewpie events that is unmatched Continue reading →

…called “Engler Block,” where practicing craftsmen and artisans put on a special “show” as they practiced their crafts and art.

That unique “show” will be ending as of Feb. 1. Continue reading →

Branson is welcoming spring and kicking off its season with a brand new event, “Ozark Mountain Spring.” Actually, it’s much more than “an” event, it’s a collection of over Continue reading →

Branson, Missouri is known for its fantastic selection and variety of shows, but of all the shows Branson offers there are very few of them that will hold the interest of a child for more than a few minutes. Grand Country’s Amazing Pet Show is one of those shows.
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Kellogg said, Branson’s Great American Pie Show, presented by the “Taste of Home” magazine, will be one of the new events presented as part of Ozark Mountain Spring and will be held at the Branson Convention Center on Friday, Apr. 24 and Saturday, Apr. 25. Continue reading →

In Branson, Missouri, where honoring veterans, active duty military and their families is a passion, another event honoring them is not surprising. What is surprising is the uniqueness of the “Hand-in-Hand Branson Honors Purple Heart Recipients” event, the sponsorship of the event, and that all of the events scheduled activities are free to Purple Heart Recipients.
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…formal announcement of a new Branson event called “Ozark Mountain Spring.” Mary Kellogg, the co-owner of the “Titanic – Worlds Largest Museum Attraction” and one of the community leaders championing Ozark Mountain Spring, described the event as a way of “refreshing our guest’s experience” and “giving them added value.”
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From polar bears to sweethearts and comedy to legends, even the cold temperatures of February warm to the increasing availability of the entertainment for which Branson, Missouri is noted Continue reading →

Even in Branson, how can anyone describe a butterfly as “simply incredible?” Well, actually, it’s pretty easy when that butterfly is a White Butterfly flying with thousands of other White Butterflies in a rain forest sparkling with thousands of lights, living angel Continue reading →

Regardless of the season there are always lots of special and exciting things to do in Branson, Missouri and that’s what Branson’s Hot Winter Fun is all about. Continue reading →

It will be a new spring for Branson, Missouri and its environs in more ways than one as Branson starts its 2009 season. Most notably will be the absence of BransonFest which has kicked off the new season in Branson for the last 16 years and its replacement with Ozark Mountain Spring.
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This free, one-day only, choir performance will be held by the ship’s bow, located at the intersection of State Highway 76 and Gretna Road in Branson, MO, on Saturday, January 17, 2009 as part of the Third Annual Titanic Branson Ice Sculpturing Event being held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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After extending their show season to run through all of December, the Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus have once again added shows to their Branson, MO schedule. The New Shanghai Circus in Branson, Missouri will have shows on January 1, 2009 through January 4, 2009, at 8:00 PM. Continue reading →

Branson has a reputation for providing special memories and Branson’s 2008 celebration of New Years Eve will surely enhance that reputation. Nestled in the middle of the Ozarks Mountains, Branson, Missouri is noted for a variety of entertainment, natural beauty, shopping and activities that is rivaled by very few Continue reading →

Branson’s reputation as the, “the live music capital of the world” was recently reinforced. Branson was rated second in the category of “Most Music Events” in the 2nd Annual “Most Eventful Cities” report by Eventful.Com. Continue reading →

Doug Gabriel’s voice and instrumental talent are a Branson treasure and a joy to experience…”Unchained Melody,” presented as only Doug can do it, will give most people “goose bumps…his unique performance of “Malaguena,” on the acoustical guitar that provides the instrumental “show stopper.” Continue reading →

Schedule of Highlight Events taking place during Branson’s Veterans Week Celebration. Continue reading →

The celebration has ended permanently for Branson’s Celebration City theme park. When the park ended its 2008 season as it closed at 10 p.m. on Saturday Oct. 25, it was also the permanent closing of the park. Continue reading →

Visitors to Branson can experience one of America’s most acclaimed Christmas celebrations, Silver Dollar City’s “An Old Time Christmas,” with more lights than ever before and an exciting new interactive musical show, “Frosty” that invites kids to help bring the legendary snowman to life. Continue reading →

Celebrated tribute artist production ‘Legends in Concert’ announced today that they have signed a multi-year, multi-dimensional agreement with GEP, Inc., the owner of the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater, becoming its resident headline entertainment attraction commencing in 2009. Continue reading →

Featuring Hollister Boos Bash and Faith Luteran’s Great Pumpkin Drop and historic pictures at the Branson History Museum. Continue reading →

Although casino gambling is not available in Branson it is available, as a lot of other things are in Branson are, as a “day trip…. Continue reading →

The Branson High School drama department will present “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” October 2 and 4 in the Auditorium. Continue reading →

The idea for expanding Branson’s “Ozark Mountain” brand into the spring as “Ozark Mountain Spring” with a new event, “Branson’s First Annual Great American Pie Show,” was presented to the general public at the Annual Meeting of the Branson Lakes Area Tourism Community Enhancement Distric… Continue reading →

Branson’s Circle B Chuckwagon and Cowboy Music show is professionally video-recording their cowboy music and comedy supper on Monday, Sep. 29…offering a very special $5.25 dollar rate, which includes the fabulous Circle B Chuckwagaon dinner and the show. Continue reading →

Branson’s Silver Dollar City, long known as “The Home of American Craftsmanship,” celebrates its roots with the debut of the new Culinary & Craft School during the Ozarks’ premier fall festival, Silver Dollar City’s National Harvest Festival. Showcasing interactive culinary arts and craftsmanship, this new project opens as… Continue reading →

On Saturday, September 27, 2008, Branson’s American Presidents Museum will participate in the fourth annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine. Museum Day is a day when museums and cultural institutions nationwide open their doors free of charge to Smithsonian magazine readers and Smithsonian.com visitors. Continue reading →

Festival features award-winning entertainers, sensational singing & a picnic feast August 28- September 7 Continue reading →

The Branson edition of the world’s greatest live tribute show announces an exciting, new fall lineup of stars The Blues Brothers (Justin Clark and Art Vargas), and Elvis (Dean Z), Garth Brooks (Steve Fairchild), Tina Turner (Lori Mitchell-Gay) and Liza Minnelli (Suzanne Goulet). Continue reading →

Branson Landing’s activities promise to offer unique opportunities for families and friends to support the MDA while being entertained, enjoying a host of activities and indulging in the area’s finest foods. “With three jam-packed days of events, concerts and specials, we are hoping that the community will come out and help us support the MDA’s efforts to eradicate neuromuscular diseases,” stated Tammy Scholten, Director of Marketing for the Landing. Continue reading →

Today’s event could be named the world record, as we were seeking to create this category. However Guinness had set the bar, that in order to make the book, we needed… Continue reading →

The current state of the economy has significantly increased demands on the local food pantry for Taney County residents operated by Christian Action Ministries (CAM). Branson’s entertainment family, the Duttons, hopes to help “beef up” the CAM food pantry with a benefit performance at 8 PM on Saturday, August 9th. Continue reading →

Mount Pleasant Winery’s new location in Branson is more than just a fabulous place to sample great wines. It is a wine shop, art gallery and hands-on bottling experience all rolled into one. Continue reading →

Silver Dollar City presents its Biggest Kids Fest Ever with an impressive list of all-new nationally branded entertainment during the National Kids Fest, running June 7 – August 10. Continue reading →

One of the primary purposes of the art stroll is to promote and feature Branson’s historic downtown district as it adds yet another exciting event to the list of things visitors can do when they visit Branson. Continue reading →

…how the hopes and dreams of just one of the families on the Titanic, the Dean family, ended when the unsinkable ship sank into the dark icy depths of the Atlantic and what happened to the suriviors of the family… Continue reading →

The Branson Cemetery is a small cemetery located in historic downtown Branson. historical significance includes the grave sites of civil war soldiers and early Branson residents, as well as Ruben S. Branson, who owned the general store that contained the Post Office after which Branson is named.
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Branson Landing celebrates 2nd brithday with free STARSHIP Concert and the first annual Branson Landing’s 1st Annual Downtown Clown A’Round – where Branson Landing will be transformed into a Festival of Family Fun for Everyone! Continue reading →

Local residents and tourists can now enjoy the latest family friendly movies in a unique setting—underneath a star filled sky with the beautiful Lake Taneycomo and the world-class Branson Landing Fountains serving as the “theater’s” backdrop. Continue reading →

Amid the flavors of bluegrass music are the seasonings of an All-American barbecue. These two ingredients combine to create one of the Midwest’s most popular springtime festivals at Silver Dollar City, May 10 – June 1.
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…the vast majority of visitors to Branson went to attractions, shows, restaurants, and shopped, and, except for the reports in the paper and on T.V., didn’t even know that some were having a problem with flooding. Continue reading →

To put it mildly, it could be said that the Branson School system’s jazz bands hit the Drury Jazz Festival with a bang. Or, to use the words of John Kerley, Director of Bands for the Branson School District, “That is with a Swingin’ Bang!” Continue reading →

This award-winning five-day festival begins at noon on Tuesday, April 8 and runs through Saturday, April 12. BransonFest Concerts, featuring world renowned Branson performers, will be held each day on… Continue reading →

“Legends in Concert” opens its 2008 season with an exciting new lineup of stars, new dancers, and exciting new sets. Continue reading →

What does piano playing have to do with carrot cake? Probably not much unless the piano is being played by Grand Pianist Dino Kartsonakis and the carrot cake has been developed… Continue reading →

In terms of the quality of the shows being offered and price point the “Springtastic Show Spree” could be the best show value ever available in Branson! Continue reading →

…with the opening of Branson Landing, the expansion of the Branson Show Schedule, the great year round selection of restaurants, shopping, and attractions like the Titanic, Ripley’s, IMAX, Ralph Foster Museum, and many others it can be said that “Branson isn’t just seasonal anymore,”… Continue reading →

BransonFest, among a myriad of other activities, each day there is a “super show” that features performances by some of Branson’s top shows and entertainers. The tentative list of those scheduled to appear…. Continue reading →

Recent negotiations with the owners of the building where the museum has been operating for the past 18 months has produced a new lease and … Continue reading →

Justin Flom, Branson’s rising star, brought home the People’s Choice Award in an extraordinary international magic festival held for the past two weeks in Malaysia.
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With fireworks or without, by boat or on land, Branson will offer a variety of ways at a variety of prices to celebrate New Years Eve and usher in the New Year. From the all inclusive evening celebrations at the Chateau on the Lake or the Branson Convention Center to a quiet dinner for two at one of Branson’s fine restaurants Continue reading →

Santa agreed and, according to Assistant City Administrator, Vonnie Mathiesen, is scheduled to arrive at the Hollister Train Depot on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 3:00 pm. Children will be able to talk with Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas. Continue reading →

The nearly 500,000 lights feature whimsical woodland characters that will appeal to people of all ages. The focal point of the displays is the “Freedom Tree” with over 60,000 red, white and blue lights demonstrating the community’s support for our militar Continue reading →

One of the nation’s most acclaimed Christmas celebrations is more spectacular than ever as Silver Dollar City presents an all-new, $1 million light and sound extravaganza for An Old Time Christmas – the park’s biggest light show ever. Continue reading →

first annual Vendor Fair on Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at the award winning Chateau on the Lake Resort and Conference Center in Branson, Missouri. Participants in this event will include Branson music pioneers, show owners and management, marketing, sale Continue reading →

Celebrate Thanksgiving Day by helping those truly in need and see a great concert while doing it. Join Branson Landing on Thanksgiving in their effort to help Christian Action Ministries (CAM), help those less fortunate – by making a food or fund donation Continue reading →

With a five octave singing range and 200 voices that he can impersonate, Walker is a great singing impressionist. His non-singing voices which he throws into the show here and there are very good also. … Continue reading →

Gary Conway’s new film “Womans Story” will be part of a unique Branson event combining combining Film, Artisan Wine Events, and Celebrity Receptions on November 10-11. Continue reading →

The Branson Area Festival of Lights is a 1.25 mile drive through that has been expanded from the 120 displays last year to over 175 lighting displays this year. A number of the displays are animated and are organized into themes such as “Cartoon Land,” “T Continue reading →

The awards were presented by Paul Revere of Paul Revere and the Raiders, currently performing at the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater…The inaugural inductees and the category they were inducted into are…
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Sheila Dutton, the beloved matriarch of the Dutton family, said, “During the course of the competition, all of the contestants got to know each other…When we made the offer to open a show here in Branson for a fall run, word got around.. Everyone is so Continue reading →

Launching a major new production for the Festival of American Music & Crafts with the popular Salute to the Great American Cowboy, Silver Dollar City presents Headin’ West. The Broadway-style show is slated to be the park’s most impressive production ever Continue reading →

Stars of America’s all time favorite variety show are in Branson this week for the Welk Stars Reunion 2007. The five-day schedule with nine live performances at the Welk Resort Theatre begins Wednesday, Sept. 5 and runs through Sunday, September 9. Continue reading →

Festival Features Top Performers, Great Harmonies & a Picnic Feast
August 30 – September 9. Featured artists include 2006 International Bluegrass Music Association Gospel Recording of the Year winners Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; Dove Award winners The I Continue reading →