Branson - The Entertainment Specialists

By Amanda Lewis amanda.lewis@hqpublications.com ResearchMyVacation Columnist September 1, 2005

Branson live theatre culture seems to have bent over backwards to ensure that entertainment-seekers of every possible musical, comedy, cabaret and theatre persuasion will have their escapist desires met with diversity, imagination and talent matched only on Broadway.

Those of you who are hoping to find varied entertainment for the whole family can be assured that every production is based around wholesome family values. Your years of hard work spent cultivating those healthy minds will be not dashed by any offensive or even embarrassing material, because there isn't any! Which is just great because you can really relax, kick back and enjoy the best that Branson live theatre has to offer.

Music covering most of the 20th Century's greatest periods is creatively covered by today's most respected artists. From Ragtime to country and gospel to rock'n'roll, if you can hum it, someone can play it!

You'll be able to catch a piece of the action at a Branson theatre, on a cruise, or at one of many venues to be found in most of the surrounding theme parks.

Here are Some Venues and Shows to Tempt Your Theatre Taste Buds over the Next Year:

• Magicians

  Siegfried and Roy at the Welk Resort Theatre

• Southern Pageantry

  and high jinks at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show

• Stage Musical Classic

  'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' at the Mansion America Theatre.

• Country Talent

  with Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers at the Welk Resort Theatre.

• Acrobatic Fantasia

  with the Incredible Acrobats of China at the MGH Performing Arts Center.

• Stage Musical

  - 'Celebrate America' at the Mansion America Theater

• 21st Century Circus Specialty

  - Cirque at the Remington Theatre

• Legend

  Andy Williams at his own Moon River Theatre

• Broadway!

  Top talent in this new musical at the Branson Variety Theatre

• Tribute

  to Patsy Cline with 'About Patsy and Friends' at the Owens Theatre

You'd need a whole book to cover the full extent of the family friendly entertainment available throughout Branson theatre land. Your only problem will be 'what,' 'when,' and 'where' amongst the 'who's who!'



About the Author
Amanda Lewis is a freelance writer and researcher. She graduated in media and production design from the London College of Printing. The majority of her experience as a graphic designer has been within the field of publishing. She also studied music technology and currently writes music and works as a vocalist. Amanda also has a childcare qualification and is pursuing an education in Psychotherapy.