Show 8 - All Hands on Deck - Strange but for some reason I have no photos of this show. In any case it was a high-energy WWII USO Big Band Roadshow and Radio Broadcast reinactment. The music was from the early 40's and wound through the story of a group of Hollywood Stars doing a tour to sell War Bonds. Two of the leads are from Broadway - Judy Madaras and Valerie Hill.
The 9-piece band provided background for the songs and dance, which included a lot of Broadway style tap dancing.
So in spite of being a little before my time, many of the songs were familiar and the show was very well done.
After All Hands on Deck we were taken down to the Imax Theater where they have a little indoor shopping area and restaurant. The lunch wasn't the best but it was OK. Mom made out like a bandit by purchasing a beautiful patriotic quilt for our bed. (Sorry - forgot to take a picture of it.) The big blue Christmas tree graced the center of the court.
Show 9 - The Petersens - This was actually my favorite show. They play traditional bluegrass music and it was absolutely phenominal - and I am not a bluegrass fan. They play gospel, Christmas, yodeling, etc. to put together a complete show. They have their own Youtube channel and have millions of hits. The stock photo below shows the whole group.
The young man with the acustic guitar isn't really a Petersen. When we saw them they had Mom with two daughters and their son.
If you want to hear some great music go to their Youtube channel. This production was in a small Imax theater with seats in a half circle around the stage. We were over on the right side so it was hard to get everyone in the picture.
Dinner - Back to the Grand Country Buffet.
Show 10 - Haygoods Christmas Show - The Haygoods are 5 brothers and a sister. They have been performing since 1993 in Branson - literally growing up on the stage. This is a must see show - the lights, pyrotechics, and outstanding music make this a great entertainment. All counted they use over 20 instruments in their numbers.
Lighting was spectactular!
You never knew what was going to happen next:
This was a show you hoped wouldn't end.
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