Whats New in Branson, Missouri

What's New in Branson in 2011
Historic Downtown Branson Landmark Celebrates 50 Years
Still family-owned and operated, Dick’s 5 & 10 is a one-of-a-kind retail store that offers hours of entertainment for all ages. You’ll know that this shopping experience will be different from any other the moment you step inside the store. A Historic Downtown landmark for 50 years, Dick’s has over 50,000 different items and several unique collections on display.

Silver Dollar City
Adventure rules at Silver Dollar City’s new Half Dollar Holler, an all-new super-sized play area for little explorers, with treetop fun houses and climbing nets, box crawls and slides, mini-wave swings and truckloads of sand for hands-on play. The centerpiece is a vintage classic with a new spin: Silver Dollar City’s hand-carved carousel returns in a brand-new way with whimsical woodland creatures to ride. This million-dollar play area is a treetop wonderland designed for kids up to age 7.

Seven signature Silver Dollar City events offer fun in every season, including the new Mayorov Russian State Circus for World-Fest; the Flying Wallendas, new for KidsFest; and new Lumberjack shows and flying Birds of Prey for the National Harvest Festival. Plus, the top names in bluegrass and a barbecue feast are featured for Bluegrass & BBQ, Southern Gospel music fills the park for Southern Gospel Picnic, Moonlight Madness offers ride time into the night, and 4 million lights illuminate the park for one of the most acclaimed festivals, An Old Time Christmas. The park features more than 30 rides and attractions, from high-flying roller coasters to a steam train, and a subterranean cave is open for daily exploration. Silver Dollar City presents talented craftsmen demonstrating daily, shows and home-style food; all at the 1880s-style theme park open Mar.17 through Dec. 30.

Showboat Branson Belle
The Showboat Branson Belle launches 2011 with ENCORE! An unforgettable musical journey featuring two acts new to Branson –The only fiddling aerialist in the world, Janice Martin, is a world-class violinist, pianist and vocalist. A new male vocal group, The Showmen, has amazing vocal range, performing music from the ’60s to today. Comedian/magician Christopher James returns as master of ceremonies. There’s also a brand new menu as showboat undergoes the biggest changes in her 15-year history.

White Water
Aloha River at Hula Hula Bay is an all-new, highly-themed tropical river adventure. A whole new area of the park is now a setting of lush Polynesian jungles reminiscent of the South Pacific surrounding a river, where tube riders cast off and float, maneuvering the calm waters through the tropical greenery – yet meeting unexpected twists and turns, water features, fountains, misters, geysers and more. Along the way are new seating areas and cabanas for riverside relaxing. This 800-plus-foot river (longer than two football fields!) is the park’s longest, wettest, coolest ride yet.

New and Exciting Tracks!
After 30 years of providing family entertainment to local residents and area visitors alike, The Track Family Fun Parks are celebrating three decades in Branson by reinvesting almost $3 million in its five Branson locations. The new tracks’ state-of-the-art steel and concrete construction will be more weather-friendly and will offer all the high-rise excitement of the other tracks.

Table Rock Dam Tours
Get an up-close and personal view of Table Rock Lake Dam on a guided walking tour. Go deep inside the Dam and see firsthand what it takes to operate the massive structure on the 53,700-acre Table Rock Lake. Tours are available daily.

New Dewey Short Visitor Center to open in 2011
Late in 2011, a new Dewey Short Visitor Center near Table Rock Dam, off Missouri State Highway 165, is expected to be complete. A 15,000-square-foot visitor center will feature an auditorium, gift show and educational area for exhibits and conference rooms. The lake itself will also become part of the new exhibit experience.

Hooray For Hollywood and Hollywood’s Christmas Spectacular
It’s all about the singing and dancing in the movie musical "Hooray For Hollywood!" at the Branson Variety Theatre. Showcasing the most famous song and dance moments of the last 50 years of movie history, the show features film clips of your favorite movies and then watch the action unfold live on stage with a cast of singers and dancers performing classics ranging from “Singin’ in the Rain” to Disney’s “The Lion King.”

Todd Oliver & Friends
Comedian Todd Oliver will appear at the Jim Stafford Theatre in his own show, Todd Oliver & Friends, with his amazing talking dogs and hilarious comedy. His new, totally different show is for audiences of all ages. A picnic lunch is included in the show ticket.

Tony Orlando with All New Christmas show at Welk
Tony Orlando’s Great American Christmas Show will launch its first season in 2011 at the Welk Resort Theatre November 1st thru December 10th .The incomparable Tony Orlando will perform all of his career hits, entertain you with his powerful band, and warm your heart with the true meaning of the Season. Don’t miss the new Christmas show – it will be the talk of Branson!

Louise Mandrell & Lee Greenwood
Performing together for the first time in Branson, these two dynamic entertainers team up to bring their showmanship and high-energy production to the Welk Resort Theatre, Sept 12th thru Oct. 22nd, 2011.

"A Christmas Snow" coming to Starlite Theatre
Award winning director Tracy J. Trost delivers another production experience with his compelling and inspirational stage adaption of his nationally acclaimed film, A Christmas Snow. The much-talked-about stage version has been greenlighted and goes into production in October with performances starting November 1, 2011 and running through the Christmas season at the Starlite Theatre in Branson, MO. Trost earned national praise for his moving storytelling in the A Christmas Snow movie. With thousands of new devoted fans, Trost is aiming high for this anticipated project. He has developed the screenplay for the stage and is enthusiastic about bringing the live theatrical performance to Branson. Christmas favorites from the movie soundtrack will be used along with original music written specifically for the stage production.

Andy Williams & Ann-Margret Together Again
Ann-Margret joins Andy Williams for a limited six week engagement September 12th thru October 22nd at the Andy Williams Moon River Theater in Branson. For a limited number of shows, the timeless beauty Ann-Margret will be joining Andy Williams on stage for an unforgettable performance with song and dance like you’ve never seen before. Ann-Margret has been nominated for two Academy awards, six Emmys, and is the winner of five Golden Globes.

Tony Roi moves to Andy Williams Moon River Theater in 2011
Appearing on select dates March 4th thru September 4th – Tony Roi’s Elvis Experience is the look, the voice and the moves that made Elvis the King of Rock ‘N Roll. Tony crafts the story of Elvis and his music and does it so well, with so much passion and with so much energy that the fans go wild. Backed by a 6-piece band, Tony delivers an amazing performance.

Bill Anderson & Country’s Family Reunion at RFD-TV, The Theatre
“Country Music Reunion” brings fabulous country music stars, armed with decades of songs and stories, to the stage at RFD-TV, The Theatre. Bill Anderson hosts this intimate gathering of country legends including Jeanie Seeley, Jim Ed Brown and many more together in one room with a world-class live band.

Marty Stuart at RFD-TV, The Theatre
Marty Stuart is one of country music’s more flamboyant showmen with his party-hearty image and a wardrobe of rhinestone-laden Nudie suits. You will enjoy show-stopping performances with his many styles of music including his honky-tonk, rockabilly, country-rock, traditional country and bluegrass at the RFD-TV, The Theater in Branson.

Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw & Joe Diffie at Tri-Lakes Center
Three of Country Music’s biggest stars are coming to Tri-Lakes Center in Branson for one show only, October 15th at 7:00 pm. Aaron Tippin, Sammy Kershaw and Joe Diffie have more than 40 hit songs combined, and their fans will be treated to many of those chart toppers during this special concert performance. This is the first time these stars have appeared together in Branson and it will be a night loaded with fan favorites.

The 5th Dimension
The 5th Dimension, with the original lead singers of internationally famous group Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr., are coming to Branson for one night only - Saturday September 24 at 7:00pm. You'll hear chart topping songs such as "Up Up and Away," "Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In," "Wedding Bell Blues," "One Less Bell To Answer," "Last Night I Didn't Get To Sleep At All," "You Don't Have To Be A Star" and many more. Also appearing on this very special concert is the amazing B.J. Thomas. B.J. has numerous number one hits in both the pop and country categories. "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head," "Hooked On A Feeling," "Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song," and "I Just Can't Help Believing" are a few of his 18 Top Ten hits.

Marty Haggard Performs at The Clay Cooper Theatre in 2011
Marty Haggard will be performing throughout the 2011 season at the all-new Clay Cooper Theatre in Branson, Missouri. Marty Haggard: A Tribute to Merle Haggard “My Dad” is a perfect blend with the other shows in the theatre because it is based on God, Family, and Country. Marty is proud of his dad, Merle Haggard, and his accomplishments as an entertainer and will perform a tribute to his dad in this two-hour performance.

Limited Engagements at the Clay Cooper Theater in 2011
Jerry Van Dyke – Dates To Announced

3 Redneck Tenors at The Mansion for 32 weeks in 2011
After a successful six-week run in Branson last summer, the 3 Redneck Tenors are returning to Branson for a 32-week show run at the Mansion Theatre in 2011. Starting in late April and running through early December, 3 Redneck Tenors will be performing the original show, A New Musical Adventure as well as their Christmas SPEC-TAC-YULE-AR during the holiday season in Branson. The show will be performed six times a week with both matinee and evening performances.

Tim Conway & Johnny Mathis at The Mansion
Best known through his 11 years co-starring on TV’s classic Carol Burnett Show, Tim will portray some of his loveable original characters, Oct 21st -22nd , 2011 at The Mansion. Having sold more than 350 million records, Johnny Mathis brings his show to the Mansion Nov. 18th & 19th, 2011.

Branson’s newest Theater… The Icon Theater
The Icon Theater opened in December 2010 and is Branson’s newest and most unique dinner theatre and home to The Rat Pack—Live & Swingin’: A Tribute to Frank, Dean & Sammy and the new home to the Platters. In 2011 a constant changing line-up of national acts and other full production shows are scheduled and will include such stars as Chubby Checker, Fabian, Bobby Rydell, Frankie Avalon, Gary Puckett, Patty Page, Dody Stevens and more from that era.

God & Country Theatre hosts new show in 2011
The God & Country Theatre is home to many fine productions and new in 2011 “Alabama Revival” performs a blend of traditional country music and southern rock, combined with elements of gospel and pop music. You’ll hear Alabama’s greatest hits April through December.