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| Comic juggler, David Lucas playing the banjo while balancing a stool on his head. |
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. What more can one entertainment venue provide than a great four-course meal eaten while watching one of the most exciting interactive shows in existence featuring 32 horses, exciting equestrian stunts, Longhorns, ostrich and pig races, the “Spirit of the Bird” aerial acrobatics spectacle and a little friendly “North” and “South” audience participation competition?
Well, how about by adding some flying machetes, a military reunion tribute for veterans, a world class juggler, a new song contributed by Dolly Parton, new choreography for the “Spirit of the Bird” aerial act and “Skeeter’s BIG Event? On Feb. 18, at a special overview, hosted by Dixie Stampede’s resident comedian, “Skeeter,” a.k.a. Gareth Sever, some of the changes for the 2009 show were unveiled.
One major change is an all new Carriage Room Pre-show featuring comic juggler, David Lucas. Those attending the overview got a preview of the show Lucas will be performing. What an exciting way to start an evening of entertainment. From his initial routine and continuing through flying machetes, and the most unique rendition of “Malaguena” most people will ever see, there is enough excitement, action, and comedy to entertain adults and children alike.
It was announced that the show will include a new song, “Sha-Kon-O-Hey,” contributed by Dolly Parton. “Sha-Kon-O-Hey” is the Cherokee word meaning “Land of Blue Smoke.” The song was written to help celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this year. Parton is the parks “ambassador” and “Sha-Kon-O-Hey” is the title of her new musical and CD.
As a special value added program for military reunions Dixie Stampede is offering “The Missing Man Table and Honors Ceremony” this year. The ceremony, an acknowledgement of a missing comrade in arms, is widely performed at Veterans events and is provided free of charge for military groups of 15 or more subject to availability and making advance arrangements with the Pat Veach, Group Sales Manager, Dixie Stampede.
Of course, “Skeeter” saved the biggest announcement of all until last, “Skeeter’s New Event”. As “Chickens rained from the sky,” Skeeter, always the comedian and the “Events” featured performer said that although he could not disclose its details, he has seen the Event and it’s colossal, astounding and amazing. Ah, the thrill of anticipation!
Paul Miller, General Manager, Branson Tourism Center said, “Based on customer demand and ticket sales, Dixie Stampede is one of the most popular attractions in Branson.” From the Carriage Room Pre-show to the meal, the always exciting Dixie Stampede show and Skeeter’s BIG Event it appears that an evening at Dixie Stampede during the 2009 season will be an exciting fun filled event that will do nothing but enhance that popularity.
