Branson Guide to Student Performance and Educational Activities

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GUIDE TO STUDENT PERFORMANCE & EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

FASTEST-GROWING STUDENT PERFORMANCE DESTINATION IN AMERICA! 800.214.3661 | ExploreBranson.com

2015 BRANSON GUIDE TO STUDENT PERFORMANCE & EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

SHOWS & ATTRACTIONS Shows & Attractions

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#1 Hits of the 60’s and 50’s too!

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Amber Campbell 417-339-1968 877-339-1960

amcamproductions@yahoo.com

“Triple Threat” Clinic - Students learn portions of the show and are given professional audition experience. Instrumental Clinic Students learn 60’s TV themes and perform in a preshow. It’s a fun educational experience directed by industry professionals.

70’s Music Celebration Starring Barry Williams

Joe Modglin

joe@70smusiccelebration.com www.70smusiccelebration.com

Students will be able to perform before a live audience on the same stage as Barry Williams (AKA Greg Brady). Clinics and Educational programs available with Barry Williams.

Branson Zipline Canopy Tours at Wolfe Creek Preserve

Russ Rosencrans 417-561-0699 groupsales@bransonzipline.com 800-422-0076 www.BransonZipline.com

Authenitic World Class Eco-Adventure. Guided tours include Ecological Topographical, Historical, and Cultural info. Zipline & Hiking tours. Private meeting space.

Butterfly Palace

Brittney Smith

Experience over 1,000 live tropical butterflies at Branson’s only indoor Rainforest! Don’t forget the living rainforest science center, Emerald Forest Mirror Maze, Great Banyan tree and Educational videos! Open year round 9am - 5pm daily.

417-33BARRY

417-332-2231

brittney@thebutterflypalace.com www.thebutterflypalace.com

Christmas on the Trail Kelly Holman Chuckwagon Dinner Show

417-332-4971 kholman@theshepherdofthehills.com This group of musicians has over 200 combined years of studio, 800-653-6288 www.rounduponthetrail.com performing, and touring years and can teach a clinic like no other.

Learn the art of chuckwagon cooking and western artistry.

Clay Cooper Theatre

Pat Veach or Jocelyn Case

417-337-7123 888-222-8910

Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction

groups2@claycoopertheatre.com www.claycoopertheatre.com

Our incredible entertainers provide a hands-on experience customized to the area of expertise your students require in theatre. Student groups also have the opportunity to perform as our opening act!

Jennifer Brazeale 417-337-7974 800-520-5101

jenniferb@dixiestampede.com http://branson.dixiestampede.com/ group_information.php

Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner and Show is a top venue for student dance troupes, band and choral groups that seek performance opportunities before live audiences on Dolly’s stage “in the round”.

Grand Country Resort

Heleena Campbell

417-336-1975 888-506-6283

heleena@grandcountry.com www.grandcountry.com

At Grand Country Resort we offer custom packages for student groups. We include clinicals on your choice of subjects including dance, instrumental, vocal, performance, auditioning, and/or theatre auditioning.

Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety Show

Vance Hebblethwaite

417-334-4363 888-335-2080

sales@HamnersUnbelievable.com www.HamnersUnbelievable.com

Magic, Music and Dance. We offer Clinics, pre-show performance, and an Educational Veterans Tribute.

“it” starring the Hughes Brothers & Family

Lena Hughes

417-334-0076 lenahughes@hughes-brothers.com 800-422-0076 www.itBranson.com

“it” offers an interactive, creative musical experience with a number written just for students to perform with the cast…also an exploration of the music world with seasoned entertainers their own age.

Kayak Branson

Carla Wright

417-336-2811

info@kayakbranson.com www.kayakbranson.com

How about a little adventure today, paddling down Lake Taneycomo or on Table Rock Lake with experienced, informative guides? Have fun while learning some facts about the lakes’ ecosystem!

King’s Castle Theatre

Lisa Martin

417-336-7910 888-462-7267

lisasalesbvt@aol.com www.kingscastletheatre.com

We offer pre-show opportunities and clinics for all of our productions.

Legends In Concert

Jennifer Rodgers 417-335-STAR jrodgers@legendsinconcert.com 800-374-SHOW www.legendsinconcert.com

Come be a star on our stage! Unique performances and educational opportunities are available.

Magnificent 7 Show

Vance Hebblethwaite

Music, Dance & Comedy from over 7 decades. We offer Clinics and pre-show performances.

417-334-4363 888-335-2080

sales@HamnersUnbelievable.com www.mag7show.com

For a complete list of shows and attractions, visit ExploreBranson.com

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National Tiger Sanctuary

Abbie Knudsen

417-587-3633

stripes@nationaltigersantuary.org www.nationaltigersanctuary.org

National Tiger Sanctuary offers guided, educational tours where you can see the big cats from only 3 feet away! See Tigers, Lions, & Leopards like you’ve never seen them before!

Ride The Ducks

Sarah Hammons 417-266-7607 800-335-2279

shammons@bransonducks.com www.bransonducks.com

This 70 minute Adventure is an Educational, Entertaining and Engaging Break for your students. Branson’s only historical sightseeing tour. Teacher Resource Guide available for pre and post activities.

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Odditorium

John Dixon Ali Snider

dixon@ripleys.com asnider@ripleys.com www.ripleys.com/branson

Experience the amazing world of Robert Ripley! Then ask yourself if you “Believe It or Not!” Learn history, geography and science with our scavenger hunts, word searches and biographies.

417-337-5300

Roundup on the Trail Kelly Holman Chuckwagon Dinner Show

417-332-4971 kholman@theshepherdofthehills.com This group of musicians has over 200 combined years of studio, 800-653-6288 www.rounduponthetrail.com performing, and touring years and can teach a clinic like no other.

Learn the art of chuckwagon cooking and western artistry.

Shepherd of the Hills Homestead Tour

Kelly Holman

417-332-4971 kholman@theshepherdofthehills.com Learn the origin of Branson’s history via jeep-drawn tram on a 800-653-6288 www.oldmatt.com guided tour. See this 160 acre homestead where Harold Bell Wright penned his best-selling novel, The Shepherd of the Hills.

Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Drama

Kelly Holman

417-332-4971 kholman@theshepherdofthehills.com This outdoor venue offers multiple performance sites. 55 years 800-653-6288 www.oldmatt.com of entertainment shared through educational clinics. Learn wardrobe, staging fight scenes and how we burn a real log cabin every show.

Showboat Branson Belle

Michelle Herzan

417-338-3834 800-417-7770

mherzan@silverdollarcity.com www.showboatbransonbelle.com

Celebrating 20 years of live entertainment…America’s Most Entertaining Dinner Cruise offers educational and performance opportunities with 2 NEW Live Shows, a three-course meal and cruise on beautiful Table Rock Lake!

Sight & Sound Theatres

Michael Pitman

800-377-1277

mike.pitman@sight-sound.com www.sight-sound.com

2015 is your last chance to experience JONAH on stage. An educational “FREE” behind the scenes tour will inspire your students & open their eyes to career opportunity in the arts.

Silver Dollar City

Michelle Herzan

417-338-3834 800-417-7770

mherzan@silverdollarcity.com www.silverdollarcity.com

America’s Best Theme Park creates educational and performance opportunities with over 40 thrilling rides and attractions including NEW Fireman’s Landing, 100 demonstrating craftsmen and 8 festivals, Spring through Christmas!

SIX

Tish Knudsen

417-559-9722 800-334-1936

tish@thesixshow.com www.theSIXshow.com

Your “SIXPerience” begins with SIX voices, ZERO Instruments, ALL MUSIC! These SIX remarkable brothers take you on a musical journey with tight harmonies, vocal percussion and rhythmic bass. Add to your “SIXPerience” with optional Performance Opportunities, Q&A, industry education or coaching.

Starlite Theatre

Susan Weimar

417-335-6350 800-991-1982

sweimar@starlitetheatre.com www.StarliteTheatre.com

The Starlite Theatre, Branson’s Premier Entertainment Destination, presents The Texas Tenors, Buckets N Boards, Billy Dean and Steel Horses with Jarrett, Paul Harris & The Cleverlys. Performance opportunities available.

The Bretts Show

Casey Hall

417-336-4222 Ext. 3058 877-252-7388

info@brettfamily.com www.TheBrettsShow.com

Count on an unforgettable experience for your students at The Bretts Show! You’ll see one of Branson’s greatest musical productions and can do exclusive meet & greet/workshops with the stars of the show.

The Duttons

Judith Dutton

417-332-2772 888-388-8661

judith.dutton@gmail.com www.theduttons.com

Perform on stage at the Duttons! Home to “America’s Got Talent” finalists, The Dutton Family Theater is the ideal venue for all performance groups. Combos available with The Dutton Inn.

The Haygoods

Joe Modglin

417-339-4663

groups@thehaygoods.com www.thehaygoods.com

Unique performance and educational programs available through Branson On Stage Live! Come and be a star!

For a complete list of shows and attractions, visit ExploreBranson.com

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Titanic Museum Attraction Ruthann Crust

Contact

417-334-9500 800-381-7670

ruthann.crust@titanicattraction.com www.titanicbranson.com

Your students can perform at the Titanic! Titanic offers student groups an opportunity to perform - Band, Choral and Orchestral performances. An entire music gallery introduces your students to the 8 heroic musicians aboard.

Vigilante Extreme ZipRider

Kelly Holman

417-332-4971 kholman@theshepherdofthehills.com Learn cartography, trigonometry and physics while traveling at up 800-653-6288 www.oldmatt.com to 50 mph from the 230’ tall Inspiration Tower. This ZipRider is the tallest in the world.

Welk Theatre

Tammy Slentz

417-243-1227 tslentz@welkgroup.com 800-808-9355 www.welkbranson.com

Educational backstage tour showcasing the history and memorabilia of the most successful music show in television history! Pre-show performance opportunities and workshops available.

White Water

Michelle Herzan

417-338-3834 800-417-7770

Dive into over 2 Million Gallons of fun and education with the region’s largest selection of water rides and slides…13 acres in all!

mherzan@silverdollarcity.com www.bransonwhitewater.com

STUDENT TRAVEL PACKAGERS/MUSICAL EVENT PLANNERS S.T.P./M.E.P.

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Branson Country Tours

Pam Burke

417-336-2220 800-841-2376

bctours@aol.com www.bransoncountrytours.com

Call us for Branson hotel and entertainment reservations for your student group. We’ll help you plan enjoyable shows with performing opportunities, educational activities and fun-filled attractions your students will love.

Branson Online

Rebecca Lawson 417-693-3337

info@bransononline.com www.bransononline.com

Branson Online offers pre-designed and customized student group travel packages. Demonstrations, clinics and performance opportunities are available on request. We make your travel Effortless, Efficient, Educational and Entertaining!

Branson On Stage Live!

Milita or Greg Hoffman

417-334-5599 877-293-1612

greg@bransononstagelive.com www.bransononstagelive.com

Performances, clinics, festivals, other performance showcase opportunities that create educational and entertaining experiences for a lifetime!

Branson Ticket & Travel

Toyea Youngblood

417-335-2707 800-432-4202

toyea@bransonticket.com

Branson’s array of entertainment, accommodation & logistical demands require the services of a local planner. We customize each itinerary, providing you & your students an exceptional experience in customer care & client satisfaction.

Branson Tourism Center Groups Dept.

Annette Wood

417-334-8325 800-268-4014

annettewood@bransontourismcenter. Full Service customized packages for ALL student groups! com Including personalized clinics and performance opportunities at www.bransongroups.com many of our amazing theaters with professional entertainers that are not only educational but inspirational!

Ozark Country Vacations, Inc.

Carl Wade

417-335-2332 800-463-4254

bransonvac@aol.com www.bransonfuntravel.com

Ozarks’ Kirkwood Tour & Travel

Angie Greeno

417-335-4668 angie@ozarkskirkwood.com 800-848-5432 www.ozarkskirkwood.com

Full service Travel & Tour Agency for student groups featuring performance opportunities. Serving student groups for 31 years.

Customized packages for groups of all interests and sizes. We make the itinerary fit the needs and interests of your group: clinics, pre-shows, security, FUN!

For a complete list of shows and attractions, visit ExploreBranson.com

While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, we cannot be held liable if errors or changes have occured.

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