It's the personal touch that fans remember - and appreciate.Įntertainment in Branson is not a new phenomenon. There's nothing aloof or standoffish about these Branson performers. Cast members and headliners alike step into the front of the tour buses and thank everyone for coming. It's a feel-good mood that seems to score big with audiences.Īfter the shows, entertainers sign autographs and pose with fans for pictures. Many shows end with gospel hymns, a "God Bless America" theme, patriotic music and a proud-to-be-here tone. Audience cards are often passed out before the performances, asking fans for input and then bringing them in as part of the act.
They take time on stage to announce each organization and bus tour and where it came from - always bringing a cheer from that group. Most of the shows are interpersonal, with cast members (and often the headline performer) coming down into the audience, shaking lots of hands, encouraging fans to take pictures and announcing anniversaries and birthdays. There are so many "packages," along with discounts, that many who come here - via bus tour or on their own - take in three shows a day. Great shows play here morning, noon and night, and theaters are spread out over a five-mile stretch. They think of the place as a smattering of budget motels and a short strip of old theaters with live performances by entertainers who are either past their prime or have tired of being on the circuit. It seems many first-time visitors have a misconception about Branson, Mo.
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