The John Wayne Story – An American Patriot

John Wayne, an American icon, our American legend, is being portrayed at the Jim Owens Theater, in downtown Branson, by John Wain. John Wain, as would John Wayne, tells it like it is. He pulls no punches.

John tells the Biography of John Wayne in an American tale of honor, patriotism, citizenship and good old fashioned moral values. He does this in a very entertaining way. He tells the story of John Wayne, his movie career, his personal life and his life as a patroit.

John Wain, is extremely believable as John Wayne. John has been in several of the Duke’s movies and has been doing the John Wayne Story for longer than he would like to admit.
What is even more amazing, is that John does an excellent Walter Brennen, about as good as Walter was himself. He enjoys doing his characters and it shows in the fun he has doing the show. John also portrays Crazy Guggenheim, the Frankie Fountaine character from the Jackie Gleason Show. Not only does he do the character of Crazy, but he sings the Irish song “Danny Boy” as well as Frankie ever did on the old black and white T.V.

I have only seen two one man shows that were completely believable. One was Tom Mullica and his excellent tribute to Red Skelton and this, the John Wayne Story is the other.
John Wain has just the right touch of the Duke to do the story. He is tall, lean and he talks and walks Wayne. He does the Duke and Rooster Cogburn. He also does a bit of the voice of Katherine Hepburn. (Better not laugh about that, Pilgrim).

John Wain is serious and sincere in his show while still allowing himself and the audience to have a lot of fun. He brings people from the audience on stage and allows them to help him act out scenes from Wayne’s movies. Not all people react the same when on stage for possibly the first time. Every show takes on a new flavor depending on who is chosen.

Whether it be from the “Green Beret,” telling of the battlefields and the men of Vietnam, to the classic westerns such as “Rio Lobo,” John Wain tells it in first person and is quite believeable in the role of John Wayne. At times you will swear the Duke is on stage.

The “John Wayne Story” will make you proud to be an American. Since 9/11 that has taken on a new meaning and a resurgence of patriotism. John’s show takes that resurgence and gives it a new face. The face of patriotism that young and old alike will take pride in. A new height of feeling good about our flag and what it stands for.

Oh yes, one other point, John does not cow to the liberals who are trying to take God out of our Pledge of Allegiance. He states very clearly that our nation is indivisible and one nation under God. The John Wayne Story, makes you proud to be an American. It allows you to take pride in your country, your flag, your nation and yourself.

Take time to go to downtown Branson and the Jim Owens Theater. Seeing the John Wayne Story will be a couple of hours well spent. A couple of very entertaining hours. It is a feel good show that will have you feeling good about yourself, your neighbor, your country and your flag.

For show times and reservations call: (417) 336-2112