New Shows Add More Family Fun in Branson This Summer

Celebrate Silver Dollar City's 50th Year on New Ride

BRANSON, Mo.,  May 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --  The Live Music Show Capital of America, Branson shines bright all summer long with 50 theaters offering more than 100 live shows featuring family entertainment at its best. Whether it's country, pop, swing, rock, Broadway, gospel, bluegrass, acrobats, magic or comedy, Branson's shows and attractions have something fun for everyone on vacation at an affordable price.

"For summer vacation, you can take advantage of Branson's multi-generational appeal and enjoy the shows, family attractions, lakes, museums, and it's all reasonably priced. Branson was named one of the most budget-friendly destinations in America," said Neal McCoy, two-time entertainer of the year with three Platinum albums, one Gold album, and five number-one hit singles.

Celebrating its 50th Birthday all year, Silver Dollar City presents KidsFest, June 5-August 8, showcasing the new $7 million ride adventure Tom & Huck's RiverBlast, America's Biggest Water Battle, a super-soaking water raft ride themed around the adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn. Raft riders with water soakers battle raft-to-raft and raft-to-shore, dodging streams of water from sharpshooters ashore. KidsFest also features kid-favorite entertainment from a new stunt dog show to the Magic of Peter Gossamer. Also new are Silver Dollar City & Friends meet-and-greets with kid-favorite cartoon characters, like SpongeBob Squarepants, Dora the Explorer, The Flintstones, The Jetsons and more throughout the summer at the award-winning theme park.

The Legend of Kung Fu, with a cast of over 50 performers and a designated show of the Beijing Olympics, debuts in Branson at The White House Theatre. The production showcases the ancient art of Kung Fu in a theatrical setting, combining music, dance, martial arts and acrobatics.  With over 3,000 performances around the world, now, visitors to Branson will have the opportunity to see it.

The new Clay Cooper Theatre, featuring Clay Cooper's Country Music Express with 20 veteran cast members in a high-energy, country music variety show, welcomes Neal McCoy, twice-named entertainer of the year with triple Platinum albums, a Gold album, and five number-one hit singles including "No Doubt About It," "The Shake," and "Wink." Neal headlines his own show at the theater and two-time CMA Instrumentalist of the Year and world-famous five-string banjo picker Buck Trent also has his own show.

The historic Owen Theatre in downtown Branson has been renovated for a new show starring Joseph Hall in "A Tribute to Elvis." Hall was a Top 10 finisher in both the "Ultimate Elvis" contest in Memphis, and on NBC's "America's Got Talent.

The Cat's Pajamas, an award-winning vocal band, performs at The Dutton Family Theatre.  This popular quartet, described as revolutionizing a capella performance, has been seen all over the world. The Dutton Theatre also features tenor extraordinaire George Dyer in his new show.

An extraordinary show of circus daring and skill, featuring former artists of Cirque du Soleil,  Cirque Montage showcases an array of spell-binding acts including contortion, juggling, duo-hand balancing, break dancing, pole climbing, aerial chiffon and many other amazing acts performed at heights of over 20 feet in the air.

Yakov's Moscow Circus is a unique blend of mad-cap antics, romantic comedy and outright folly. Join the circus at Yakov's Theatre and have fun with Andrei the Clown, Irina Markova and her award-winning canine troupes and their feline friends, Flying Adagio star Marina the Ballerina, the National Unicycling Champion Anthony Soumiatin, and more. Plus, enjoy an authentic Russian Dinner served to you at every performance.

International sensation JEERK, Sweden's top rhythm artists, kick off their action-packed show in Branson at the Hughes Brothers Theatre.

One of Branson's newest attractions, the Branson Auto Museum, is located on the world-famous "Strip" in the former "Engler Block" crafts mall. The auto museum features over 100 cool cars inside and outside. The 60,000-square-foot museum is open every day and houses a miniature toy car display and an automotive memorabilia gift shop.

Prepare to fly at Branson Zipline & Canopy Tour! Straight from the jungles of Costa Rica to the Branson forests, get ready to soar through the trees on over one mile of ziplines and walkways while experiencing the splendor of the Ozark Mountains. It is conveniently located on Highway 65 at Wolfe Creek Preserve, only seven miles north of downtown Branson.

With so many affordable and fun things for your family to do and see in Branson, the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB provides an easy way for visitors to find even more vacation values. Visit the official website at www.ExploreBranson.com for special offers from shows, attractions, hotels, resorts, restaurants, and more.

For additional information about Branson's more than 100 live shows, theme park, pristine lakes, golf courses, family attractions, shopping and other features, or to order a free Branson Vacation Guide, call the Branson/Lakes Area Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-214-3661 or visit our website at www.ExploreBranson.com.

SOURCE Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Convention and Visitors Bureau