In a small town that draws thousands of visitors each year, Branson offers streets lined with theaters large and small. There are many amazing big, beautiful palaces that offer permanent shows as well as famous stars. There are other small and lesser known, but for the traveler who wants to live the spectacle, there is no better place than Branson, Missouri.
Shows catered to all tastes and first-time visitors are often surprised at what to see. No one could see all the many shows presented in one trip, but these shows are the best, the best shows for visitors to Branson.
Are you looking for a smile? Don’t miss the zany comedy presented by Yakov! Yakov Smirnoff is a resident of Russia whose personal introduction to his new country is often both hilarious and moving. Their theater is the first thing visitors see if they arrive on Route 65 north. Kids twelve and under are free and family admission is available. Kids of all ages (and the young at heart) love Yakov.
Fans of Broadway, take heart. “Broadway: A Star-Struck Celebration” appears at Branson’s Variety Theatre. For those who are fond of Irish dance, don’t miss the international dance sensation, “Spirit Dance” also at Branson’s Variety Theatre.
For a dose of patriotism, they are showing “Celebrate America” at the America’s Mansion theater. If biblical stories are preferred, the theater offers the same “Joseph and the Dream of the Dream The Amazing Technicolor”. This music tells the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors in a new, amazing, fantastic way.
If the music brings back memories of a certain decade, “Lost in the Fifties,” “Stuck in the Seventies,” or bop to the tunes in “L’s In The Hop.” Les Brown and his Band of Renown plays the Big Band tunes of the Forties with Les Brown Jr. he leads the orchestra.
Country Music fans will enjoy original music shows by Branson, Baldknobbers or the Hughes Brothers or country tonight. Jim Stafford, Moe Bandy, Mel Tillis and Ray Stephens all have their own theaters in Branson, where they put on their own shows and shows offered by their friends.
For a show like no other, visit the Dolly Parton Dixie Stampede. Queen Country Music four-course dinner with rodeo rides, buffalo stampede, singing, and much more in an action-packed dinner show, that is like nothing else. Or enjoy lunch on board the old-time style pin-up bar aboard the Branson Belle. The combination of dinner and show is a package that will win your heart. Indulge in exotic flavors with New Shanghai Circus.
Both major theme parks – Silver City and Celebration City – offer music featuring many performers. Admission to all shows in the park is included in the ticket price. Season pass holders can enjoy a visit to the park and all the shows for one low price. Shows and schedules change weekly so be sure to pick up the current schedule as you enter the park.
The best free show in downtown Branson happens at the historic Owens Theatre. The ladies of Motown wear a rocking show that many visitors see again and again.
Other shows include everything from glowing music piano accompanying a light and water show, an earthworm show, a basketball show; and even tribute shows that offer performances in the style of celebrities that include Elvis, Red Skelton, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, and more.
At Shepherd Hills Village, Harold Bell Wright’s new classic story comes to life in an evening performance. the work in which horses are used, many actors and many others. Watch as the messenger burns the night shepherd’s hut.
The Christmas season rings in with a new round of festive themes and shows for year-round entertainment.
Shows for every taste, shows for any season can be found in Branson, Missouri.
