Finalists from NBC hit show “American’s Got Talent” coming to Branson’s Dutton Theatre

The Dutton’s, themselves one of the final ten top acts on the national hit NBC show “America’s Got Talent has just announced that a number of the other top ten acts will be appearing in Branson at the Dutton Family Theatre starting on Sep. 17. The idea all came from a thought that David Hasselhoff, one of the shows three judges had about helping some of the acts from America’s Got Talent pursue their dreams to continue performing.

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 and became friends. When we made the offer to open a show here in Branson for a fall run, word got around and it wasn’t long before the phone was ringing off the hook. Everyone is so excited to come here.”

Although it is anticipated that the cast will change periodically based on availability etc., each show will feature at least three of the America’s Got Talent Finalists. The opening week, starting Sep. 17, will include the Calypso Tumblers from New York, singer Robert Hatcher from Cincinnati, the Glamazons from New York, and Branson’s own Johnny Lonestar. Ventriloquist Terry Fator, this year’s winner, will participate via video from Las Vegas and is trying to clear a few days to join in the fun in Branson. In subsequent weeks Cas Haley, Julienne Irwin, Fault Line, Jason Pritchett Butterscotch and others will be appearing.

Although the Duttons will be hosting each show, the Finalists will take the stage from 5:30 – 7 PM, Monday through Saturday. The Duttons will be performing in their own show, The Duttons, at 8:00 PM and some 2:00 PM matinees. Special combo-ticket packages are being made available that will include the Finalist Show, the Dutton’s Show and a free dinner for a special price. For more information or to reserve seats, contact the Dutton Family Theater at (417) 332-2772.