Paul Harris Returns to Branson Show Scene

The newly remodeled Music City Center Theater in Branson MO recently announced The Osmonds would be performing at their venue in 2010. On the heels of that announcement, comes news that Paul Harris has also been added to the Music City Center line-up.

Paul Harris is a hilarious comedian and talented singer and musician who previously performed in Branson with the Pierce Arrow Show. He left Branson a few years ago in order to tour the country, but is now returning to the Branson Shows scene. During his 2010 season in Branson, he will combine his Branson show schedule with his travels opening for nationally-known comedian Jeff Foxworthy.

The Paul Harris Show is set to open March 4, 2010 and will run through December 18, 2010.

Christmas Shows in Branson Available for Limited Time

Christmas is well under way in Branson, Missouri but for a few of the Branson Shows there are only a few more days to catch their Christmas productions. Those that want to catch one of these festive productions need to act quickly, before the New Year arrives and a new show season in Branson begins.

The Baldknobbers Jamboree Christmas Show is available now through December 29. The first half of the show features the best of the 2009 season, while the second half showcases Christmas carols and the yuletide spirit. Broadway’s Spirit of Christmas ends its season December 12, so there are only a few days left to catch this magnificent production. Christmas on the Trail, a cowboy-style Christmas celebration featuring festive music and a delicious chuckwagon dinner, is available through December 31. The Dino Christmas Extravaganza, a very popular and dynamic Branson Christmas show, ends December 12, so visitors will want to hurry to see this festive show.

The Dixie Stampede Christmas Show runs through December 31, but visitors who want to experience this exciting show will need to reserve tickets now, as shows do fill up quickly. The Hamner Barber production Wings of Christmas, a show that features magic and comedy in the first half and a magical Christmas journey in the second half, ends its 2009 season December 13. Miracle of Christmas, Branson’s newest Christmas show, will continue its production through December 30.

A variety of shows will still be available in Branson, though, including visitor favorites Acrobats of China, Haygoods, Legends in Concert, Pierce Arrow, Grand Jubilee, Showboat Branson Belle and the Twelve Irish Tenors. Shows like Country Tonite, the Hughes Brothers and Shoji Tabuchi will be ending their shows December 12 and 13, respectively.

The Branson Christmas season is a busy one for shows, so it is recommended visitors reserve their Branson show tickets in advance. Hurry – before Christmas 2009 is a memory and New Years Eve celebrations are underway.

More Ways to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Branson

New Year's Eve Celebrations

50's At The Hop 2008 Rockin' New Year's Eve Party
Dec. 31
The Shoppes at Branson Meadows
Evening begins at 9 p.m. and includes the Fabulous 50's At The Hop Show, Heavy Hors d' oeuvres, Scrumptious Desserts, Party Favors, Noisemakers, Confetti, Balloons. At Midnight experience a 10,000 balloon drop & encore performance.

Acrobats of China celebration with the New Shanghai Circus
Dec. 31
New Shanghai Theatre
With traditional Chinese hor d’oeuvres, a sparkling non-alcoholic toast, party favors & hats, special Chinese souvenirs, a balloon drop, & more. 9 p.m.-midnight.

Ben Miller Band at Waxy O'Shea's New Year's Eve Hooley
Dec. 31
Waxy O'Shea's, Branson Landing
Beginning at 9 p.m., featuring The Ben Miller Band. www.waxyosheas.com

Branson Landing Cruises New Year's Eve Celebration
Dec. 31
Branson Landing Cruises
Evening begins at 8 p.m. on board with a half-hour of appetizers. The boat departs at 8:30 p.m. for a buffet, evening cruise dance and party DJ Sounds of Just One More Song. The New Year will be toasted in with a midnight champagne toast and party favors.

Chateau on the Lake New Year’s Eve’s gala hosted by the Titanic
Dec. 31
Chateau on the Lake
Fabulous food & the Gary Myers Band featuring Bucky & the Horn Dawgs. Begins at 7: 30 p.m. with a reception including hor d’oeuvres, dinner music & dancing. Fireworks just after midnight.

Dick Clark’s American Bandstand New Year’s Eve Celebration
Dec. 31
Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theatre
Start at 7:30 p.m. in the lobby with special entertainment. Dinner & party favors included with the main show at 9:30 p.m.-midnight with Paul Revere & The Raiders & Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers.

Dixie Stampede on New Year’s Eve
Dec. 31
Dixie Stampede
With activities the whole family will enjoy, two show times 5:30 p.m. & 8 p.m. include the opening show in the Carriage Room, the main show in the arena & a four-course dinner.

Ernie Biggs New Year's Eve Dueling Piano Show
Dec. 31
Ernie Biggs Dueling Piano Bar, Branson Landing
Beginning at 8 p.m.

New Year’s Eve at Grand Country Music Hall
Dec. 31
Grand Country Square
Special celebration 9 p.m.-midnight. The party atmosphere will include hor d‘oeuvres, favors, a balloon drop & a non-alcoholic toast.

Hughes Brothers Celebrate New Years Eve - Family Style!
Dec. 31
Hughes Brothers Theatre
Starting at 9pm to Midnight (dinner seating begins at 7pm). Games, Noisemakers, Free Snacks, Yummy Goodies & lots of laughs, plus spectacular entertainment by The Hughes Brothers.

Jim Stafford's New Year's Eve Show
Dec. 31
Jim Stafford Theater
Evening includes a fun-filled show, special entertainment, hor d’oeuvres, a sparkling non-alcoholic toast, party favors & hats, special keepsake gifts, a balloon drop, & more. The party starts at 9 p.m. & goes through midnight.

Keeter Center New Year's Eve
Dec. 31
The Keeter Center
Dinner seatings 4-8:30 p.m., Music and dancing 5-9 p.m. An evening of fine dining, music and dancing with The NYE Trio. A special menu by Chef Robert Stricklin. Call for reservations.

Kirby & Bambi VanBurch Magical New Year's Eve
Dec. 31
Kirby VanBurch Theatre
Evening includes fast-paced production, plus a box dinner, party favors & hats, a sparkling non-alcoholic toast, a balloon drop & more. 9 p.m. - midnight. www.kirbyvanburch.com

Legends In Concert Bring in the New Year
Dec. 31
Legends in Concert Family Theatre
Legends in Concert’s most fun and exciting New Year’s Eve party ever, Dec. 31, 2009! Our star studded line up for the evening includes: Alan Jackson, Tina Turner, Barry White, George Strait, The Blues Brothers and Elvis Presley. Regular seating $49.95, VIP seating $54.95. Prices include hot hors d’oeuvres, elegant desserts, seasonal beverages and party favors. Doors open at 8 pm. Show time and fun begins at 9:30.

The Magnificent Seven’s 8th Annual “New Year’s Eve Party”
Dec. 31
White House Theatre
Featuring The Magnificent New Year’s Eve Show, VIP and West Wing Buffets, spectacular 2000 Balloon Drop, Party Favors, Countdown to Midnight with our Live Band, and Midnight Toast! Dinner begins at 6:30pm, Show begins at 9pm. Tickets just $34.50 - $49.00 (depending on dinner option.) It is an evening of dinner, dancing, entertainment, and more!

Shake, Rattle & Roll in The New Year at the Owens Theater
Dec. 31
Owens Theater in historic downtown Branson
Begin at 9 p.m. with party favors, hor d’oeuvres & feature entertainment with Elvis & The Superstars.

New Year’s Eve with Pierce Arrow
Dec. 31
Pierce Arrow Theatre
9 p.m. with a mixture of fun, food & music. As the clock strikes 12, guests will bring in the New Year with party favors, games & a gourmet box lunch.

New Year’s Eve on the Showboat Branson Belle
Dec. 31
Showboat Branson Belle
Cruise starts at 8 p.m. with the regular dinner, cruise & show. Guests can slide over to the dance floor for dancing & fireworks will light up the sky, sparkling grape juice toast.

Information courtesy of Branson Chamber of Commerce

New Year's Eve in Branson offers Unique Ways to Celebrate

Branson, Missouri is a great place to ring in the New Year! With a flurry of Christmas activities just wrapping up around the New Year’s Eve holiday, Branson is still bustling with activity and in the holiday spirit. Therefore, there are plenty of unique ways to welcome the New Year in Branson. Here are few suggestions:

“Titanic Revisited” Party at the Chateau on the Lake Resort: The Chateau & Titanic Museum has collaborated to create a New Year’s Eve party unlike any other. The event will feature Titanic-themed décor, character actors from the museum and a three-course meal replicating the menu served in the ship's main dining room. The party will begin at 7pm. Fireworks will also be featured when it strikes midnight. For details regarding packages for this party, please contact the Chateau directly at 1-888-333-5253.

Kirby & Bambi VanBurch New Year’s Eve Spectacular: Celebrate the New Year with a Magical Show & Party with Kirby & Bambi VanBurch! Your magical evening includes a box dinner, party favors, non-alcoholic champagne, balloon drop and more! The party starts at 9:00pm.

Legends in Concert New Year’s Eve Show: Legends in Concert's Legendary NEW YEARS EVE show features crowd favorites, Reba McEntire, Lionel Richie, Buddy Holly, The Blues Brothers, and Elvis. New Years Eve packages include party favors, Hors D’oeuvres, seasonal beverages and a midnight celebration with the stars of Legends in Concert. The fun begins at 9:30pm.

Magnificent 7 New Year’s Eve Show: Your evening with the Magnificent 7 Show begins with a delicious meal served in both the VIP Dining Room and the West Wing Dining Room. Live music, a romantic atmosphere, and an upscale buffet make the VIP Dining Room a wonderfully intimate experience. In the West Wing Dining Room, a fun, casual atmosphere featuring live music and a large buffet is sure to please the heartiest of appetites.

After dinner, the real fun begins with a blockbuster wave of entertainment! Grab you party favors and get ready, because The Magnificent Seven Variety Show will take you through Seven Decades of Music and hit after hit of the greatest music ever recorded. Experience a fast paced, musical adventure featuring 16 multitalented entertainers and musicians, 300 costume changes, and 75 different musical productions including swing, country, Rock & Roll, 1960’s crooners, big band classics, the disco era, MTV favorites, and fabulous contemporary hits.

And there is more! Right after the show, we invite you to join us once again in the West Wing for our countdown to midnight and midnight toast, complete with live music, dancing, and a balloon drop with over 2,000 balloons. Join us! It is one New Year’s Eve party you won’t want to miss!

Pierce Arrow New Year’s Eve Party: Pierce Arrow will perform a dynamic New Year's Eve Show with extra songs and comedy! You will also receive party favors including hats, noise makers and leis! You will also snack on Hor D’oeuvres and enjoy a beverage.

The evening of entertainment features the dynamic vocal group “Pierce Arrow”, including Dan Britton, who for nearly 20 years has held the World's lowest note hit by a bass singer on earth in the Guinness Book of World Records and Branson's funniest new comedian, Jarrett Dougherty! For an extra treat, female vocalist, Kim Boyce joins Branson's Hottest Show! Kim is a former Miss Florida and runner-up for the Miss America Pageant and has held 11 #1 Contemporary Gospel Records in her career.

If you love smooth harmonies, great Country Music, rock-the-house Gospel, complimented with amazing patriotic medleys, hilarious comedy, and side-splitting humor, you'll love the Pierce Arrow New Year's Eve Show! See you New Year's Eve!

More Ways to Celebrate the New Year in Branson!

Branson is a great place to spend New Year’s Eve. Here are a few more ways to celebrate:

Magnificent 7 New Years Eve Celebration ~Dinner & Show or Show Only~ Complete with party favors, balloon drop, and a toast!

The Magnificent 7 Branson’s Ultimate Music Variety Show introduces an array of multi-talented performers backed by Branson’s finest musicians. These entertainers will take you on a magnificent two-hour musical adventure. An unbelievable 150 costume changes and 50 different musical productions which include, country, swing, nostalgia, gospel, film & Broadway musicals will amuse and delight the entire family!

New Years Eve Celebration complete with party favors, balloon drop, and a toast.Guests can choose from show and dinner, or to attend just the show. Show only guests are asked to arrive after 8:00 p.m. Show begins at 9:00 p.m. Dinner is served from 6:30-8:30pm

VIP SHOW & DINNER
Upscale Buffet includes:
Prime rib w/ au jus
Chilled shrimp
Battered cod
Caesar salad with fresh parmesan and croutons
Seafood salad
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
California steamed vegetables
Imported and domestic cheese
Fresh baked bread
Gourmet carrot cake

WEST WING SHOW & DINNER:
Buffet includes:
Top round of beef w/ au jus
Baked pork loin
Battered shrimp
Caesar salad with fresh parmesan and croutons
Bowtie pasta salad
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes
California steamed vegetables
Assorted domestic cheese
Dinner rolls
Assorted gourmet cheese cake

Beverages: Coffee, iced tea and water
Cash Bar:Assorted BeerAssorted Wine

New Year's Eve Celebration Dick Clark Style~Kick Off 2008 with Branson's Biggest New Year's Eve Celebration at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theater!

This incredible New Year's Eve Show is hosted by movie star and pop icon FABIAN and stars the legendary BOBBY VEE with special guests THE CHIFFONS, BRIAN HYLAND and CHRIS MONTEZ. Show starts at 9p.m. Sting Ray & The Super Vee's will be Rockin' in the lobby 7- 8 p.m. Show tickets include: Party Favors & Hats, Cash Bar, Balloon Drop, and Champagne Toast at Midnight.

Jim Stafford's New Year's Eve Celebration~Your evening with Jim Stafford includes a fun-filled show, hors d' oeuvres, sparkling non-alcoholic wine, party favors and hats, a special keepsake gift and lots of New Year's Eve surprises.

The red carpet treatment is what it’s all about at the Jim Stafford Theatre! Not only are Jim Stafford’s audiences seated in the most luxurious seats in Branson, but they can experience the Jim Stafford Show like never before. Premium surround-sound and state-of-the-art lighting makes Jim’s hilarious comedy, laser light show, and 3-D Virtual Thrill Ride an unforgettable experience. And just when you think it can’t get any better than this, Jim astounds you with his incredible guitar pickin’. From his unique version of the blues to his amazing versatility with the guitar you’ll marvel at Jim’s uncanny ability to play with your mind and strum your senses.

Pierce Arrow New Year's Eve Show~Join us for an exciting night of fun and entertainment at the Pierce Arrow Theater in Branson, Missouri!

Pierce Arrow will perform a dynamic New Year's Eve Show with extra songs and comedy! You will also receive party favors including hats, noise makers and leis! You will also snack on Hor 'Doeurves and enjoy a beverage.

The evening of entertainment features the dynamic vocal group “Pierce Arrow”, including Dan Britton, who for nearly 20 years has held the World's lowest note hit by a bass singer on earth in the Guinness Book of World Records and Branson's funniest new comedian, Jarrett Dougherty! For an extra treat, female vocalist, Kim Boyce joins Branson's Hottest Show! Kim is a former Miss Florida and runner-up for the Miss America Pageant and has held 11 #1 Contemporary Gospel Records in her career.

If you love smooth harmonies, great Country Music, rock-the-house Gospel, complimented with amazing patriotic medleys, hilarious comedy, and side-splitting humor, you'll love the Pierce Arrow New Year's Eve Show! See you New Year's Eve!