Starting September 1, not only does Andy Williams return to perform at his Moon River Theater in Branson, Missouri for the eighteenth consecutive year, presenting a fun-filled extravaganza featuring not only himself but a cornucopia of some of the best variety acts in the business for an evening of wholesome family entertainment reminiscent of his legendary TV shows but, also appearing on the same stage will be legendary performers, The Righteous Brothers’ Bill Medley and Paul Revere & The Raiders.
Shows will run from September 1 through September 30 with performances Monday through Saturday at 2 PM and 7 PM. Williams’ Variety Show and Medley and Revere will alternate performances with Williams doing Matinees on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and Evening performances on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Medley and Revere will do Evenings on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and Matinees on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Former President Ronald Reagan once referred to Andy Williams’ voice as “a national treasure.” Andy’s solo career began when he went to New York to become a regular performer on Steve Allen’s “Tonight Show.” In 1956 he had three hits, including his first Top 10 record, “Canadian Sunset.” This was followed by a string of hits, including his first #1 “Butterfly,” “Are You Sincere,” “Lonely Street” “Can’t Get Used To Losing You,” “Days of Wine and Roses,” “Charade,” “Dear Heart,” “Love Story” and “The Hawaiian Wedding Song,” for which he received the first of his five Grammy Award nominations. During this period he also appeared on the Academy Awards and performed what has become his theme song ever since, “Moon River.” During his career Andy has amassed 20 gold albums, three of which attained platinum status. In the Fall of 1963, Andy premiered his NBC variety show, “The Andy Williams Show,” which would last nine years, win three Emmy Awards and lead to the first of his classic Christmas specials. He has since gone on to become a true international superstar, with tremendous worldwide record sales and record breaking tours on four continents.
Joining Andy for this one-month special engagement will be the husband and wife dance team of Pasha & Aliona, who bring elegance, humor and style to their choreography. Their quick change act is sure to surprise and amaze. Also on the bill are The Warnock Family, mother, father and four daughters singing and dancing with Andy. He calls them his new Osmonds. Combining physical comedy and eccentric dance, Joe Trammel will bring his unique brand of humor to the Moon River Theatre stage. Also joining Andy in the festivities will be the dynamic tap dancing duo, The Williams Brothers, Floyd & Faruma. And, the amazing
Tom Mullica will do his Red Skelton Guzzlers Gin sketch that will have the audience in stitches. It is a real variety show with Andy as the perfect singing host.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Bill Medley helped bring such hits as “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” “ (You’re My) Soul And Inspiration,” “Rock And Roll Heaven,” “Ebb Tide” and “Unchained Moldy” to the top of the charts.
Iconic rock band Paul Revere & The Raiders are not only renowned for such hits as “Kicks,” “Hungry,” “Good Thing´and their chart-topping “Indian Resevation,” but their comedic high jinks as well.
For ticket information, call (800) 666-6094 or (417) 334-4500.
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