You will find comedy all over Branson regardless of what you are doing, but we want to tell you about those wonderful people spread throughout the shows of Branson. Funny people, that are there to make you laugh, flowing in and out of the shows, in between the music or maybe as part of the music. These are the shows where laughter is a focused event, but you'll find it, though, in most of the other shows as well.
3 REDNECK TENORS with COUNTRY TONIGHT
The Oak Ridge Boys Theater
464 State Hwy 248
BRANSON NORTH-Pale Blue on our Area Map
The hilarious, hit musical comedy, "3 Redneck Tenors-a New Musical Adventure" highlights the summer. Shows are at 3 PM, 8 PM and both times on selected dates, July 6-Aug 15, 2010
BALDKNOBBERS COMEDIANS
The Baldknobbers Country Music Theater
2835 W. Hwy 76
76 CENTRAL-Light Orange on our
Area Map
(The Theater is across from Landry's Seafood Restaurant and the Quality Inn).
Getting their name from an 1880's vigilante group the BaldKnobbers began performing on the lakefront to tourists and locals alike. Since 1959, making it the oldest show in Branson, they have been entertaining folks. They must be doing something right. The comedy filters through the whole show. This cast of comedians is a talented group and will keep you laughing.
Stub Meadows Droopy Drawers, Jr. Hargus Marcel
The show runs from March 5 through December 11, 2010
The theater is closed on Sundays, through April 14 it will be closed on Wednesdays, and November 24-25 for Thanksgiving.
THE BOB NELSON COMEDY SHOW
Barbara Fairchild Diner at Victorian Village
3044 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway(across from Pierce Arrow Theater)
76 WEST AREA-Light Yellow on our Area Map
If you like to laugh, you'll want to catch Bob at the Barbara Fairchild Diner. The show is filled with classic comedy routines and some great new ones. Bob's crazy cast of characters will keep you laughing and best of all, it's good, clean comedy suitable for the whole family. Show time is 8 PM Tues-Thurs, May-Dec, 2010
CLAY COOPER'S COUNTRY EXPRESS - MATT "STICKY" GUMM
The Clay Cooper Theater
3216 W. Hwy 76
76 CENTRAL-Light Orange on our Area Map (New remodeled theater in the old Osmond theater across from the Titanic)
Sticky Gumm's characters and impersonations and physical slapstick style of comedy will keep you laughing throughout the show. A musical talent emerges as he plays some off the wall instruments in some half serious moments during the show.
He is a wonderful talent that hopefully will be around for years to come in Branson.
March 26-December 30, 2010 ( No show December 12-25)
COMEDY JAMBOREE
Grand Country Music Hall
1945 W. Hwy 76
76 EAST-Light Green on our Area Map
This is a comedy and musical extravaganza starring funny guys, Applejack and Guppy McGee with country singer Todd Bradshaw and pianist Tracy Heaston. Show times is 2 PM, Mon-Sat, Jan 14-Dec 31,2010
JIM STAFFORD
The Jim Stafford Theater
3440 W. Hwy 76
76 WEST-Light Yellow on our Area Map
The theater lights up the strip and has a gorgeous garden area in the front. Plush seats are available in the VIP section that takes up the first 9 rows. Gift shop is located in the lobby.
His marquee proclaims "Caution: Comedy Genius at Work!" And so it is. He is one funny guy. You can't help but leave happier than when you arrived. The show combines music and comedy and includes his two very talented children Sheaffer and G.G.
Most will remember Jim from his recordings and TV appearances in the 70's and 80's but his Branson show expands that talent to an even greater degree. He is self taught on a variety of instruments, but his banjo, guitar, and harmonica playing is highlighted in the show.
We recommend picking up some instrumental CDs of Jim's highlighting his skill with the guitar and harmonica. They are beautiful, easy listening CDs that you will listen to again and again.
A must see show in 2010
February 5, 2010-January 1, 2011 (There is no show December 12- 25) 8 PM Sat-Wed and 3 PM on Thursday- (additional shows in November & December)
JOEY RILEY'S COMEDY AND MUSIC REVIEW at MICKEY GILLEY"S THEATER
Mickey Gilley Theater
3455 W. Hwy 76
76 WEST-Light Yellow on our Area Map
You can see Joey at his own show in the afternoons at Mickey Gilley's or at night as Mickey's sidekick. Either way you're going to be in for some laughs. The bantering between he and Mickey is hilarious and his goofy antics throughout the show keep the folks happy.
Joey is also a talented singer, steel player and fiddler. He's an act you'll remember so check him out in the afternoons or at night with Mickey.
Joey's show at 2 PM April 19 - December 4, 2010
Mickey's show at 8 PM April 12 - December 12, 2010
PAUL HARRIS with THE CLEVERLY'S
Music City Centre Theater
1835 W. Hwy 76
76 EAST-Light Green on our Area Map
Paul has a new show for 2010 at the Music City Centre Theater. Paul is also a great musician and singer and one funny guy. we predict this will be one of the top Branson shows for 2010.
2010 schedule
March 4, 6, 8-11, 13, 15-18, 25, 27, 29-31
April 1, 3, 5-7, 10, 12-15, 17, 19-22, 24-25
May 2, 9, 17-20, 22-23, 30
June 7-30 except for Friday's and Sunday's August 2-21 except for Friday's and Sunday's plus August 28
September 1and 2 plus each Sunday in September
October 3, 10, 16, 22-23, 24, 31
November Sunday's 7, 14, 21, 28
December 5, 13-16, 18
Shows are at 8 PM except on Sunday dates at 7 PM
"THE PRESLEY'S" - HERKIMER AND HIS SON CECIL AT THE PRESLEY'S COUNTRY JUBILEE
Presley's Theater
2929 W. 76
76 CENTRAL-Light orange on our area map(The Theater is west of Landry's Seafood Restaurant)
This is physical comedy at its best. Beginning in the underground caverns of Missouri, the Presley's were to become Branson's Original Country Music Theater on Hwy 76. Since 1962, Herkimer has been tickling the funny bone of guests and now son Cecil joins Herkimer with some of the funniest routines around.Kids of all ages are going to love this show.
March 12-December 11, 2010 – 8 PM show (closed on Sunday)
"PIERCE ARROW" - JARRETT DOUGHERTY
Pierce Arrow Theater
3069 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
76 WEST AREA-Light Yellow on our Area Map
He is absolutely one of the funniest people we've ever seen. If you came to Branson with a chip on your shoulder, Jarrett will be in your face about it. Whatever character he's portraying, you'll leave with a laugh and a memory that will pop up in your mind months later and make you laugh again.
2010 schedule
February 11-April 30 at 7:30 PM (closed Sunday)
May 1-December 18 at 3 PM & 7:30 PM most days (7:30 PM show only on all Friday's plus May 1, May 30th, September 5 & 6, November 7, November 22-27 and December 13-18) (closed Sunday except for September 5 and November 7)
RAY STEVENS
Welk Theater
1984 S. Hwy 165 (Gretna Rd)(about halfway to Table Rock Dam on west side)
HWY 165 - Lavender on our area map
Multi platinum recording artist, songwriter, and two-time Grammy winner is back! If you like to laugh, you got to make room in your schedule for Ray. This is a fun show. Show time is 2 PM or 8 PM, Wed-Sat, Sept 15-Oct. 23. 2010
VICKI LAWRENCE & MAMA - A TWO WOMAN SHOW
The Mansion Theater
189 Expressway Lane
BRANSON NORTH-Pale Blue on our Area Map
the famed Emmy Award winning comedienne and legendary cast member of the "Carol Burnett Show" brings her hilarious mixture of stand-up comedy, music and real life observations. May 7-8 and October 8-9 at 8 PM
YAKOV SMIRNOFF
Yakov Smirnoff Theater
470 Hwy 248
BRANSON NORTH-Pale Blue on our Area Map
You will expect to find comedy when you visit Yakov. There is stand-up, skits and plenty of interaction with the audience.
There is more to Yakov than comedy, though. He was an art teacher in Russia and continues to paint. Some of his artwork is displayed throughout the theater including pieces of his mural "America's Heart" that was erected on a building overlooking the ruins of the World Trade Center after the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
He is also a professor at Missouri State University and Drury University in Springfield teaching a class appropriately named "The Business of Laughter."
Yakov loves America as you will see in some of the stories that he will tell during the show. He will make you laugh but he will also make you proud of America and finally realize how blessed we are. What a show!
2010 Schedule
April 20-22 and 27-29 (Tuesday 20 & 27 at 9:30 AM & 3PM on other dates)
May-every Tuesday-Thursday,Tuesday at 9:30 AM & 3 PM on other dates
September - 15-30 at 3 PM except for Monday & Tuesday
October - 2-27 at 3 PM except for Monday & Friday
Christmas Show
November - 3-30 except for Monday's and 25th & 26th - Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 AM, all other shows at 3 PM
December - 1-11 except for Monday's - Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 AM, all other shows at 3 PM
We haven't begun to tap the comedy running through the veins of Branson and the Ozarks, so forgive us if we haven't gotten to your favorite yet. We'll be telling you much more about the comedy in Branson, so check back with us frequently.
