8 Shows in Branson That Still Read Well a Year On

1.The Haygoods: Branson’s Most Popular Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,232 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56Our pick

Spend about two hours with five Haygood brothers and one sister as they sing, dance, and play more than 20 instruments. Expect creative arrangements from the 1960s to today, strong family energy, elaborate lighting, pyrotechnics, and a meet-and-greet after the show. Choose your seats and book early.

“It was awesome. None stop entertainment. The harp was so beautiful, and all the musical 🎶 instruments 🎸 that the family played was fantastic.”

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2.Escape Reality Branson Magic Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · from $46

Join Las Vegas magicians Garry and Janine Carson at Hughes Brothers Theatre for a family-friendly magic show with audience participation, grand escapes, comedy, and close-up illusions. After the roughly 70-minute performance, enjoy a three-course dinner with chicken, pork, vegetables, rolls, salad, and chocolate mousse. Vegetarian and vegan meals require advance notice.

“Wow! Well worth the money. Definitely would go again. A must see if you are in Branson. Character wasting to submit”

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3.Reza Edge of Illusion Show in Branson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,171 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

Spend about two hours with illusionist Reza at 645 Historic Highway 165 in Branson. Expect comedy, stories, audience participation, large-scale tricks, and production effects. Reza has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Duck Dynasty. You reserve your seat in advance, and the show ends where it begins.

“The show was awesome and timing was perfect for the length. This has nothing to do with the show but I was a bit disappointed that even though smoking was not allowed I was seated next to a dipper that was spitting in an empty coke bottle for the entirety of the show. How gross! Maybe there can be a dip check prior to entry, ijs.”

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4.The Dutton Show at the Dutton Family Theater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 704 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44Best value

At the Dutton Family Theater in Branson, three generations of Dutton musicians perform bluegrass, classical, country, contemporary rock, comedy, and dance in a two-hour family show. Expect strong instrumental work, personal stories, military tributes, bright stage lights, and optional popcorn, photos, and DVDs.

“Was fun. Surprised the show was 2 hours. The whole family is so talented and real. It was nice that the daughter shared her personal cancer journey along with her sons.”

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5.Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety Show in Branson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 540 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend about two hours with illusionists Dave and Denise Hamner, stars of NBC’s *World’s Greatest Magic*. Expect large-scale illusions, aerial acrobatics, musical numbers, singing impressions, trick roping, a Cyr wheel, and a patriotic finale at Hamners’ Variety Theater in Branson.

“From start to finish. The Hamners were great. The cast was awesome 😎 seen other shows yours was at the top.”

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6.SIX Show in Branson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 516 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

See brothers Barry, Kevin, Lynn, Jak, Owen, and Charles perform a two-hour, all-vocal concert at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater in Branson. Expect beatboxing, vocal percussion, pop, rock, patriotic, religious, and holiday music, plus brotherly humor and audience interaction. Christmas performances add festive songs.

“Professional a-capella, very creative with lots of enthusiasm. A show that I would gladly see again.”

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7.WhoDunnit Hoedown – Branson’s Best Murder Mystery Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 493 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

At Shepherd of the Hills in Branson, you’ll eat a comfort-food dinner, watch a comic murder mystery, and help solve a birthday party gone wrong. The cast pulls audience members into the action, making this a family-friendly night out. Admission includes dinner and dessert, while gratuity is extra.

“The whole experience was so fun. My husband was asked to be part of the show which was great. The dinner was okay could’ve been better but good enough. The service and the people were super friendly. Even the people that came to watch the show they were very courteous, well mannered.”

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8.Amazing Acrobats: Grand Shanghai Circus Show in Branson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Watch the Amazing Acrobats at Branson’s Mickey Gilley Grand Shanghai Theatre. Expect contortion, balancing, juggling, hoops, poles, unicycling, comedy, audience interaction, and changing performers. The show is in English, suits most ages, and includes reserved admission with advance booking.

“The acrobat couple were amazing! Such strength and precision! Everything was very well done and entertaining!”

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