Branson Variety Theatre

Variety show comes to Dallas

A lil’ ol’ country show is moving up from Carroll County to bigtime Dallas.

The Outpost Opry Show will debut in September at Nashville in the Country, 400 Red Mountain Road in Dallas, following the monthly Branson-style variety show’s last performance at the Lowell Opry House in Carroll County Aug. 20.

“Where we’re at is a little remote,” said show producer and host Joey Garland of Winston.

Garland said he hopes to attract bigger audiences. The new venue will hold 280 people; the current one only 170. The Lowell Opry House was sold out for the Outpost Opry’s Christmas special, Garland said.

The bigger stage in Dallas also will allow for use of props in the comedy skits. When the show travels to bigger theaters, such as the Ritz Theater in Talladega, Ala., it includes a skit involving a portable wall with doors cut into it that Garland’s grandfather performed for a live audience on the old WSB Radio Barn Dance.

The clean, corny comedy and bluegrass, gospel and other Southern music appeal to Alabamians and rural west Georgians, Garland said, including Yorkville and Cedartown residents.

“I grew up in a family show,” he said. “My grandfather, Bud Mote, a legendary fiddle player, is in the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame. My uncle, Danny Mote, is in the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.”

The Outpost Opry show began in the Outpost Bluegrass Barn in Tallapoosa three years ago and stayed there about a year, he said. It has been at the Lowell Opry House, 821 Liberty Church Road, more than a year and a half. Both music venues remain open.

Nashville in the Country “had a pretty good run with rockabilly in the ’60s,” Garland said.

“I had actually played out there eight or nine years ago,” he said. Owner Don Tidwell had closed its doors until a call from Garland.

“Our show has inspired him to reopen it,” Garland said. “Don’s going to be part of our show. He’s a fiddle player, a guitar player, an all-around musician.”

Tidwell said he opened Nashville in the Country in 2001 and closed it about four years ago.

“I just took a notion to take a break a while and never did start back up,” he said. He said he’s thinking about getting his brother, bassist Joey Tidwell, and others back together “and playing a little bit.”

The Sept. 17 Outpost Opry will be the venue’s grand reopening.

Branson Variety Theater announces Kids are Free campaign ...

Branson Variety Theater proudly announces that for the summer months of May to Labor Day- Kids under 12 will be FREE will full price adult admission to any one of their fabulous productions.

Productions include:

Hooray for Hollywood! This is Branson’s most exciting new show for 2011! Featuring the most famous song and dance moments of the last 50 years of movie history- recreated live on stage at the Branson Variety Theater. You will see film clips of your favorite movies, and then watch the action unfold, live on stage, as our wonderful cast of singers and dancers perform the greatest song and dance from the greatest movies- live in concert. Featuring highlights from famous movies, from Singin’ in the Rain to Disney’s Mary Poppins, this all new, all singing and dancing production will thrill and excite you as your favorite movie moments come alive before your eyes!

Shake,Rattle & Roll- Voted Best New Show in 2010- this production is filled with hand jivin’, good timin’ 50’s and 60’s Rock and Roll. Join us as we will take you on a trip down memory lane with your favorite 50’s and 60’s songs such as; “Twist & Shout”, “My Boyfriends Back”, “Rock Around the Clock”, “The Twist” and many, many more. Within the era of 1950’s, this show will be a doo-wop complete with poodle skirts and bobby socks.

The Twelve Irish Tenors- Captivating to audiences of all ages, the overnight blockbuster hit, The Twelve Irish Tenors continues to deliver the greatest voices to ever ensemble together on stage! These twelve handsome, incredibly talented, harmonizing young men showcase their amazing harmonies while performing a large variety of the greatest music of the 20th Century. With a touch of Irish charm, this masterpiece showcases their unbelievable vocals and choreography to a cleverly constructed selection of Irish folk, Opera, Pop, Swing, Jazz and Gospel. They deliver hit after hit, including favorites such as; “Danny Boy”, “Hey Jude”, “I Believe”, and a SPECIAL Glenn Miller segment featuring; “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree”, “Pennsylvania 6-5000”, “In the Mood” and more.

Buy your tickets now by calling 888.462.7267 or visit us online at www.bransonvarietytheater.

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