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Southwest Effect Comes To Branson Missouri

March 8, 2013 by Hamner Barber Theater

Saturday, March 9th is an important day for tourism in the Ozarks.

Southwest Airlines will officially begin flight service to and from the Branson Airport (BKG), allowing several more key cities around the country to have access to low-cost airfare to the Live Music Show Capital of the World.

Jim Barber photo courtesy of The Branson Insider magazine.

“The Southwest Effect” is a phrase invented in 1993 by the U.S. Department of Transportation to describe a notable increase in air travel demand to and from a community as a direct result of Southwest Airlines presence in that market.

The community of Branson expects similar effects after the first jets touch down tomorrow morning at the Branson Airport.

Comedian and ventriloquist Jim Barber from the Hamner Barber Theater will be among the many entertainers and important dignitaries that will be on hand to participate in “The Ultimate Tailgate Party” to welcome the first Southwest flights beginning at 10am. Barber will also be representing the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce where he serves as the 2013 Chairman of the Board.

Other entertainers scheduled to perform Saturday morning include The World Famous Platters, the Lennon Cathcart Trio, Acrobats of China, Paul Harris and the Cleverly’s, Legends in Concert and many more. The public is invited to attend the festivities and are urged to bring a lawn chair and wear their Southwest colors (Blue & Red). The gates open at 10am.

By adding direct and connecting flights, Southwest Airlines will offer service between Branson and 67 Southwest cities! Compared to last year’s AirTran Airways service for the same time period, Southwest Airlines this year will nearly be tripling the number of weekly seats, to and from the “Live Music Show Capital of the World.”

Last August, Branson hosted a pep-rally at the Branson Landing in preparation for tomorrow’s event. Here are some highlights from that memorable day just 6 months ago. Tomorrow’s Tailgate Party promises to be just as exciting!

For more information on the Ultimate Tailgate Party or flights to and from Branson, Missouri, please visit FlyBranson.com.

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Happy New Year: Branson Show Events For 2013

January 1, 2013 by Hamner Barber Theater

As we welcome in the New Year, we wish thank everyone who attended our New Years Eve Fiesta last night (a full house!!), as well as the thousands of other visitors and families from across America and around the World who have enjoyed our popular variety shows here at the Hamner Barber Theater in Branson.

Celebrating Ten YearYears!

2013 marks our 10th year of providing world-class music, magic and comedy entertainment right here at the Hamner Barber Theater. We are looking forward to another busy year with some great new additions, including our exciting new morning show RED – Tom Mullica’s award-winning tribute to Red Skelton.

Here is a preview video, showing some of the featured events that will take place at our theater this year. We hope you’ll make plans to attend at least one of these terrific Branson shows.

Happy New Year from your friends at the Hamner Barber Theater!

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Purple Heart Veterans Honored In Branson April 26-28

April 20, 2012 by Hamner Barber Theater

Hand In Hand: Branson Honors Purple Heart Veterans

April 26 (Thursday) – April 28 (Saturday), 2012

The Hamner Barber Theater is honored to once again host the opening ceremonies, the gala entertainment show, and the closing ceremonies for Hand In Hand… Branson Honors Purple Heart Recipients.

This unforgettable, free event is produced by Branson.com to pay tribute to our Nation’s heroes who were injured in the line of duty while defending our great Country.

Each year the event grows in attendance, and this years gathering is expected to exceed the previous attendance record.

This free event is for Purple Heart Recipients, all Veterans, and the general public as well.

For more information visit: Hand In Hand… Branson Honors Purple Heart Recipients

Enjoy a sample video of just a little of what is in store for Veterans who attend this great event!

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Hot Winter Fun Big Show Heats Up Branson

February 1, 2012 by Branson Webcast Show

18th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show Heats Up Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater’s Stage.

Branson, Missouri, dubbed the “live music show capital of the world”, is the perfect place to escape the winter blues during January and February and Branson’s 18th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show is the perfect event to sample a wide variety of shows and performers jam-packed into one exciting show. Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater will be sizzling on Monday, February 6, at 7:00 pm with an exciting line-up of Branson stars and shows.

The Hot Winter Fun Big Show provides the audience an opportunity to see portions of several shows that are open during the winter months of January, February and March. The Big Show will be emceed by popular Branson entertainer, Bob Leftridge of the Baldknobbers Jamboree. Shows on stage include Legends In Concert, it from the Hughes Brothers Theatre, Doug Gabriel’s #1 Hits Tribute Show, SIX, Joseph Hall’s Tribute to the King, Grand Jubilee, Hamner Barber Variety Show, Take It To The Limit-Eagles Tribute, Comedy Jamboree, Tribute To Marty Robins, Todd Oliver & Friends, Baldknobbers Jamboree, and more.

Tickets for Branson’s 18th Annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show are currently on sale and can be purchased by calling Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater directly at 417-339-3003.

“The Big Show has become a tradition for many visitors who plan their trip to Branson around the event. It’s also something local residents enjoy because they get to see some of their favorite shows and because the proceeds are used to help market the Branson/Lakes Area,” says Jim Barber, President of The League of Branson Theatre Owners & Show Producers (The Branson Show League) and nationally known ventriloquist and co-owner of the Hamner Barber Variety Show and Theater.

“Marketing the months of January, February, and March as Hot Winter Fun started in 1994 as a way to let our guests know they could enjoy the Branson experience year ‘round,” says Cindy Merry, marketing chair for The Branson Show League. “The Hot Winter Fun Big Show was created to raise funds to market Branson. We hope to create funds to allow us to run a good television schedule in one of our target markets, similar to what we did in 2009 where we ran a $300,000 TV ad buy in the Dallas market. It was a cooperative marketing program with the Branson Airport and the Branson/Lakes Area CVB.”

The Branson Show League sponsors the annual Hot Winter Fun Big Show. All of the entertainers donate their performances and many volunteers and local businesses including the News-Leader, KY3.com, Branson Tri-Lakes News, Ozark Mountain Newspaper and others help to market and sponsor the show.

For tickets call 417-339-3003 today. Tickets are $30 plus tax and service charge for adults, $ 9.95 plus tax and service charge for children ages 4 through 12.

About The League of Branson Theatre Owners and Show Producers (The Branson Show League)

The Branson Show League works to increase the success and well-being of the theatrical industry in the “Live Music Show Capital of the World” — Branson, Missouri. With over 100 live shows featuring music, comedy, magic, dancing, acrobats, theatrical plays, and more, the diversity and variety of choices of live shows make Branson a unique and fun-filled family friendly vacation destination. The League strives to increase interest in Branson shows and show attendance, increase profitability for the Branson show community, and to promote communications between the shows and theaters as well as throughout the Branson community.

For more information visit: ShowsInBranson.com

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Lloyd Holt Presents Free Vocal Recital Concert

November 4, 2011 by Hamner Barber Theater

Lloyd Holt Studios LLC is very proud to present, and cordially invites everyone to attend “A Voice Recital” on Monday, November 7, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hamner Barber Theater in Branson, MO.

The evening’s performance will highlight and feature the progress and artistic growth of 19 very talented vocal students along with a terrific live band and special lighting.

Presented in two-parts, the Recital will present vocal selections from both the Classical Art Song/Aria repertoire, as well as contemporary/modern Musical Theatre and popular song.

The Recital is free and open the public. All ages are encouraged to attend.

Celebrate the success of these outstanding voice students and help further the highest standards of Vocal Art!

About Lloyd Holt

Born and raised in rural Oklahoma, Lloyd Holt began his professional singing career at the age of 8, while traveling the state with his mother and father’s Southern Gospel Quartet, the New Creation Gospel Singers. Being immersed in a musical home, Lloyd developed a natural ear for tight, gospel harmonies and was able to further his musicality by singing in church regularly.

Upon graduating from High School, Lloyd received a full paid music scholarship in both trumpet performance and voice at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK. During the summer before beginning studies at OSU, Lloyd made the decision that he wanted to further his talents and abilities in a Christian college environment, and made the choice to decline his music scholarship in favor of attending Pensacola Christian College, in Pensacola, FL.

In the spring of 1995, Lloyd began studies with former Metropolitan Opera Tenor, Ray Gibbs. He earned his B.A. in Vocal Performance in 1998. In 1999, he married and returned home to Oklahoma to begin Graduate Studies at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, OK. During his time at OBU, Lloyd had the opportunity to study with Rhetta Hudson. In the fall of 2001, he was the featured tenor soloist in Giacomo Puccini’s Messa di Gloria, and in 2002 a featured performer for the 17th annual Concerto-Aria at OBU.

Lloyd has been a featured performer with LOOK (Light Opera Oklahoma), the Tulsa Opera, and the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Tulsa. In 2002-2003, he played the role of “Jud Fry” in Oklahoma! at Discoveryland! USA, the National Home of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!. Favorite roles include “Benjamin” in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, “Tateh” in Ragtime, “Captain Corcoran” in H.M.S. Pinafore, and “Pooh-Bah” in the Mikado, to name a few.

In 2005, Lloyd and his wife relocated to beautiful Branson, Missouri, to revive the role of “John the Baptist” in Word Entertainment’s re-creation of The Promise, at the Mansion Theatre in 2006. He was also the featured male vocalist in Gene Bicknell’s Celebrate America in 2006-07. After completing a contract as the vocal captain for Carnival Cruise Lines in 2008, he returned to Branson as the vocal captain for Sight and Sound Theatres. He has been performing the role of ”Noah” in Sight and Sound Theatre’s production Noah-The Musical since 2008.

A member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, he currently teaches at Lloyd Holt Studios located in Branson.

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Veterans Assistance Show At Hamner Barber Theater

May 12, 2011 by Hamner Barber Theater

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 913 is pleased to announce the 8th Annual Veterans Assistance Show to be held at the Hamner Barber Theater on Monday, May 23, 2011.

The event begins at 6:00pm with a Silent Auction in the theater lobby. At 6:45pm there will be a Presentation of the Colors by the VVA Chapter 913 Color Guard followed by a special performance by Ambrus Presley singing the National Anthem, and Bob Sarver leading the Pledge of Allegiance before the fun and excitement of the outstanding line up of talented Branson entertainers on hand for this year’s show.

This year’s program includes Joseph Hall and his tribute to Elvis, SIX, Paul Harris, the Brett Family, Dalena Ditto, #1 Hits of the 60′s, Kendra and George Dyer, Dave Hamner and Jim Barber with their award-winning magical, multimedia tribute to Veterans. The entertainment line up is subject to change.

Funnyman Tom Mullica is returning as the Master of Ceremonies after having missed hosting the event in 2010 due to his treatments for Leukemia. Even though he was very ill, he still made a surprise guest appearance last year to the delight of the entire audience. This year, Tom has experienced a miraculous and full recovery and is now performing full time with his Red Skelton Tribute Show at the Mansion Theatre. Tom has supported this benefit at the Hamner Barber Theater since it’s inception in 2004, and everyone associated with the cause is thrilled he is able to resume his duties as Master of Ceremonies.

Get Your Tickets Early For Best Seating!

Tickets are only $10.00 per person, $5.00 for Children. All ticket proceeds from the benefit will be used to assist Southwest Missouri military personnel and their families.

Call for advanced tickets at 417-334-4363.

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