Branson News

Todd Oliver and Friends unique combination comedy, music and talking dogs

BRANSON, Mo., May 15, 2012 — Millions were amazed and laughing as they watched Todd Oliver and his talking dog “Irving” on the 2012 opener of the NBC’s prime time hit, “America’s Got Talent” on May 14. “Now the rest… Read More [...more]

Branson Becomes Missouri's First Purple Heart City

BRANSON, Mo., May 6, 2012 — The supporting and honoring of our Nations Veterans, Active Duty Military and their families is an inherent part of the heritage, tradition, spirit and fabric of what makes Branson such a unique and special… Read More [...more]

TripAdvisor names Branson in Top 25 in 2012 Travelers' Choice® Destinations Awards

BRANSON, Mo., May 5, 2012 — “Branson’s naming as a top 25 U.S. Destination in the 2012 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® Destinations Awards, along with destinations such as New York City, New York;San Francisco, California; Chicago, Illinois; Las Vegas, Nevada; Honolulu,… Read More [...more]

Branson Entertainer, Brydon Brett, Emcees National Show Choir Finals

BRANSON, Mo, April 29, 2012  “What an honor that Branson Entertainer, Brydon Brett was picked to Emcee the “National Show Choir Finals (Finals)” held at the 4,267-seat Arie Crown Theater in Chicago Illinois on April 21st,”said Tammy Johnson, the Director… Read More [...more]

Branson "Hand in Hand" honors Purple Heart Recipients

BRANSON, Mo (04/18/12) Branson’s tradition of honoring America’s Veterans, Active Duty Military Personnel and their families continues as the 4th “Hand-in-Hand Branson Honors Purple Heart Recipients,” (Hand in Hand) is held in Branson April 26 through 28, 2012. Hand in… Read More [...more]

Branson's 6th Annual Elvis Festival celebrates "The King's" legacy

BRANSON, Mo (04/15/12) “Next weekend’s “Annual Branson Elvis® Festival (Festival), at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater in Branson will be the 6th year in a row that the event has been held,” said Tammy Johnson, the Director of Operations for… Read More [...more]

"Viva Italia" leads international flair and excitement of World-Fest

BRANSON, Mo. (4/10/12) The blooming of the Ozark’s Bradford Pear, Redbud and Dogwood is a sure indication that Spring in the Ozarks is not far behind,” said Tammy Johnson, the Director of Operations for the Branson Tourism Center. “However, it… Read More [...more]

One of the miracles of the Branson Tornado – "Branson is open for business"

BRANSON, Mo.  It is a reality that an EF-2 Tornado hit Branson during the early morning hours of February 29 severely damaging some of its businesses and residences. However, without minimizing the effect of the tornado on those directly impacted,… Read More [...more]

New IMAX 3D Theatre Film "Air Racers 3D" takes IMAX to new heights

New IMAX 3D Theatre Film “Air Racers 3D” takes IMAX to new heights BRANSON, MO. “Wow, with 3D and the action, speed and excitement of the ‘Reno National Championship Air Races,’ is a a wonderful example of  the spectacular film… Read More [...more]

Branson's Patriot's Corners perpetually honors America's Armed Forces

BRANSON, Mo. The genuine honoring of America’s Veterans, active duty Armed Forces personnel and their families is an inherent part of the Branson spirit and what makes Branson such a unique and special place. Branson Veteran’s Home Coming Week, running… Read More [...more]

Last few 2010 performances of some Branson's most popular Christmas shows

Many of Branson's most popular Christmas shows will be ending their 2010 season during the next two weeks...Andy Williams, Spirit of Christmas, Osmonds, Rankin Brothers, SIX, Presleys, Tony Orlando and the Lennon Sisters, Righteous Brother Bill Medley, Shoji Tabuchi... [...more]

An easy way to make Branson hotel or lodging arrangements

"With all the lodging choices available in Branson, selecting the right resort, hotel or motel, for a Branson vacation, getaway or trip can be a challenge," says Tammy Johnson, the Director of Operations for the Branson Tourism Center (BTC), one of Branson's largest and most respected vacation planning services. [...more]

Most Branson attractions open Thanksgiving Day

"Branson, Missouri will be bursting with food, fun, shopping and shows on Thanksgiving Day," said Tammy Johnson, the Director of Operations for the Branson Tourism Center. "The vast majority of Branson Attractions will be open not only on Thanksgiving Day, but during the weekend... [...more]

Branson's live shows a large part of most visitor's Branson experience

Branson offers 50 theaters and more than 100 shows with 64,057 seats (more than Broadway)" and that audiences can see shows throughout the day from morning shows to matinees and evening shows... [...more]

Branson/Lakes Area 2009 Fact Sheet (Rev. 9/29/10)

Branson Missouri, natural beauty; 50 theaters and more than 100 shows with 64,057 seats (more than Broadway;3 pristine lakes with thousands of miles of shoreline offering fishing, boating, para sailing, 12 golf courses of which seven are Championship.... [...more]