The reasons for celebrating Thanksgiving in Branson have a lot to do with the reasons why people come to Branson all year around. People come to Branson to have a great entertainment experience and fun. From Silver Dollar City to Branson Landing and everywhere in between a Thanksgiving in Branson provides opportunity after opportunity not only for fun, but to celebrate Thanksgiving in a special way. One major event on most people’s “plate” for Thanksgiving is a special Thanksgiving meal

Branson will have an exciting new addition to its show offerings in 2010. A recent press release announced “Cirque Imagination's ‘Montage’ Show, featuring former Cirque du Soleil performers” will be at the Starlite Theatre from May 14 through September 5, and from November 2 through December 19. "Cirque Imagination is devoted to providing our audience with unmatched entertainment" said Judy Blake, Director of Business Development at Cirque Imagination. Nate Simzek; Operations Mana

In an article on the “Twelve Irish Tenors” show written earlier in the season this writer said, “Branson, Missouri the “live music show capital of the world,” has music shows of just about every type, but even in Branson, this show stands out. Although they dance a ‘jig’ or two and there is a little humor, this show is the presentation of some of the most beautiful, powerful and inspirational musical vocals one is likely to hear, not only in Branson, but anywhere.” That does n

Branson Missouri, known as the “live music show capital of the world,” is in the middle of its “Ozark Mountain Christmas” celebration. A big part of the celebration is Branson’s Christmas shows. Below, listed in alphabetical order by show name, are personal reviews of people who purport to have actually seen the show and have posted them on the Show Forum of www.1Branson.com.. They provide a a unique perspective and are presented as posted. The link from the name of each show

The “Spirit of Christmas” at the Branson Variety Theatre is a spectacular Christmas production with great dancing, music and vocals and a “Zippy” little surprise. From the very first number, those familiar with the class, style and format of Branson Variety’s “Broadway, The Star Spangled Celebration” will feel a familiarity with the class and style of the show and have a sense of anticipation as to the unique and exciting entertainment experience that is coming Starting with

The 2009 “Corporate Yellow Ribbon Medal of Freedom” was presented to the Branson Tourism Center at Tony Orlando’s Annual Veteran’s Show held Nov. 11 at the Welk Theatre in Branson. Capt. Steve Blankenship, American Airlines Director - Veterans Initiatives, representing American Airlines, the first recipient of the award, and the man who is to Veterans in Branson what Andy Williams is to Christmas, Tony Orlando presented the award. In making the presentation Orlando said it was awa

The nation’s U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree provided by the National Park Service will again stop in Branson on its way to be lit in front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C.  See the tree at 3 p.m. on Nov. 23 in front of the Sight & Sound Theatre. Mayor Raeanne Presley will greet the tree, and there will be entertainment by Yakov Smirnoff, the cast of the Circle B Supper Show, New South, Doug Gabriel, the Haygoods and the Highway 76 Trombones. Also, actors and animals from Si

Long before it became the popular entertainment destination it has become, Branson, Missouri has had a heart for Veterans, active duty members of the Armed Forces and their families. Honoring them is just an inherent part of the Branson spirit. It honors them in a myriad of ways, some big like the annual week long “Veterans Homecoming,” but most are more subtle like the honoring of Veterans at most of its shows, the “Veterans Memorial Garden,” individual businesses sponsoring events