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Dave Woods: Lennon Sisters celebrate 55 years with new show

2011-12-09T13:15:18-06:00

The Lennon Sisters insist they were just “typical teenagers” growing up in the 1950s and ’60s. To me, coming of age each week in front of millions of television viewers as featured performers on “The Lawrence Welk Show” is far from typical.

Analyst: Southwest Airlines might help Branson

2012-01-25T11:55:45-06:00

An airport industry analyst says Southwest Airlines could significantly improve the financial shape of the Branson Airport.

Christmas show goes on without Williams

2011-11-11T14:02:58-06:00

While Andy Williams shows always feature up-and-coming performers and seasoned stage veterans, this year’s show features a few performers new to the Moon River Theatre.

Success forecast for ‘A Christmas Snow’

2011-11-11T14:00:26-06:00

"A Christmas Snow," based on the novel and movie of the same name, is set in suburban Tulsa, Okla. It’s the newest addition to Branson’s holiday line up.

Silver Dollar City’s train a faithful holiday ride

2011-11-11T13:16:52-06:00

Zajac said he thinks the Christmas train is an annual tradition for many SDC families. He attributes that loyalty to the characters involved.

Barry Williams offers a very Brady look at his new Branson show, today’s TV

2011-11-11T12:33:38-06:00

Williams has a 45-year career that spans from musical theater to movies. He has played in Broadway touring musicals, done cameos in movies and starred in others, appeared in reality TV shows, held a role in a soap opera and toured around the world performing. And, there’s that gig as Greg Brady.

Titanic 100th anniversary under way

2012-02-10T09:13:07-06:00

During 2012, Titanic history buffs worldwide will celebrate the White Star Line’s most famous ship. The Titanic crews in Branson and Pigeon Forge, Tenn., where a second Titanic Museum Attraction is located, have already kicked off the yearlong tribute to the once-thought unsinkable ocean liner.

Dave Woods: Winter rehearsals lead to traditional preview

2012-02-03T13:50:59-06:00

It was 18 years ago that a group of Branson show producers and performers came together to put on a show. Not just any show ... a Big Show.

Barry Williams to be featured in upcoming Enjoy! section

2011-11-07T11:37:05-06:00

Dave Woods: Last call for fall in Branson

2011-10-21T13:36:24-05:00

“There’s such a wide variety of entertainment here,” said Lynn, who handles public relations for the Branson Convention and Visitors Bureau. “You can have your pick of something that all three generations in the family will enjoy.”