Spring break in Branson is one of the most popular activities for school kids and their families to experience together while traveling on vacation. March is one of the busiest months of the year for a Spring break getaway and Branson, Missouri is without a doubt the most family friendly vacation destination in the country.  Whether you go to school in Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota or anywhere else… you will find your best family vacation destination is Branson, Missouri.

With over 100 shows and attractions to choose from, there is something for everyone to enjoy.  One of the most popular of the best shows in Branson for families is the Hamner Barber Variety Show featuring incredible magic illusions of The Hamner’s, the wacky comedy of ventriloquist and singer Jim Barber, and a talented troupe of amazing dancers.  This show is a hit with kids of all ages, from 2 to 92.

The Hamner Barber Theater offers plenty of safe, level-parking so access to and from the theater is easier and safer than many of the steep and slippery parking lots around town.  With over 600 seats in the intimate theater, even the largest groups and family reunions can sit together and enjoy the Branson show.

The Hamner Barber Concession Stand is stocked with all of your favorite candies and sodas, and many have said that it has the best tasting popcorn in all of Branson.  Kids love the Dip N’ Dots Ice Cream, Nachos, and Jumbo Dill Pickles, just to mention a few of the items available.  This year the theater is offering a one-of-a-kind 32 once Hamner Barber Souvenir Soda Cup that is dishwasher safe.  Take it home after the show and use it again and again.

The Hamner Barber Gift Shop carries an assortment of great magic tricks that will amaze friends, cute and cuddly hand puppets, DVD videos and audio CD’s as well as a large assortment of beautiful jewelry, purses, scarves, and more for Mom and Grandma.

When you make your Branson Spring Break plans, be sure to include the Hamner Barber Variety Show on your itinerary.  Thousands of students from across the country have experienced the magic, comedy, music and dance at the Hamner Barber Theater, and come back year after year with their families during their school break in the Spring and also during their summer vacations to Branson.

The educational and inspirational multimedia tribute to American Veterans is an important history lesson with a spectacular magical twist.  The family friendly comedy, award-winning original magic illusions, music and dance of our multi-talented cast will entertain every member of your family.  Come see for yourself or purchase tickets safely and securely online now by visiting our Hamner Barber Ticket Sales page.

Mark Your Calendars for This Wednesday, February 24th at 6:49PM to attend the First Annual Branson Gong Show at the Legends In Concert Theatre in the Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Complex. Then get ready to laugh your head off while raising funds to help assist our area Senior Citizens who have difficulty getting around town on their own.

There’s never been a show like this in Branson before!

Jim Barber and Dave Hamner are volunteering to raise funds for the Branson Senior Center’s Meals-On-Wheels program.  Joining them in this worth while effort as judges are one of the greatest impressionists in the world, Bob Anderson, the beautiful and multi-talented singer, Dalena Ditto, and the incredibly gifted banjo king, Buck Trent.

Under the direction of veteran TV producer Harry Waterson (“Golden Girls,” “Benson,” “Evis: Aloha From Hawaii”) the First Annual Branson Gong Show will feature a dazzling array of amazing and not-so-amazing (but great fun) family friendly acts from across the Ozarks.  The performers will be competing for cash prizes and the chance to be the reigning Branson Gong Show Champion.

Tickets prices for adults: $10, kids: $5 and family: $25. There will be giveways and surprises during the show. Cash Prizes for the winning contestants are: 1st Place $500.17, 2nd Place $101 and 3rd Place: $49.99.  This promises to be a terrific evening of fun and all for a great cause!

Related Websites: Harry Waterson Credits, Hamner Barber Variety Show, Bob Anderson, Dalena Ditto, Buck Trent, Branson Tri-Lakes News Article

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The Hamner Barber Variety Show is proud to announce that their multimedia performance tribute to Veterans entitled “Thank You’s Not Enough” has been selected by the 31st Annual Telly Awards and the Silver Telly Council to receive a 2010 Telly Award for video excellence in a music concert.

Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs, the finest film and video productions, and groundbreaking web commercials, videos and films. Winners represent the best work of the most respected advertising agencies, production companies, television stations, cable operators, and corporate video departments in the world.  The Silver Telly Council judges and oversees the National Awards presentation and is comprised of top industry professionals that are past winners of a Silver Telly, their highest honor.  The Telly Awards receives over 13,000 entries annually and it is considered a remarkable achievement to be selected for recognition.

Dave Hamner and Jim Barber  are proud to accept this honor on behalf of not only their theater staff and crew, but also on behalf of the 6,821 American casualties of the World War II Battle for Iwo Jima that their magical, multimedia production pays tribute to in each and every performance of the Hamner Barber Variety Show in Branson, Missouri.

Jim Barber is especially honored, as this is his second time to receive the award, having won a prestigious Silver Telly in 2005 for a project that his Hollister, MO based multimedia business Image Works, Inc. developed for the Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks “Capital Campaign DVD.”  Todd Aeschliman, Jim’s long-time business partner at Image Works, is excited to see the Hamner Barber Show be honored with this award in 2010.

Since 1978, the mission of the Telly Awards has been to strengthen the visual arts community by inspiring, promoting, and supporting creativity. The Telly Awards received over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents.

More information about the Hamner Barber Veterans Tribute can be found here.