Music Makes The World Go Round Now appearing at the Branson Star Theatre, 3750 W Highway 76 (behind Olive Garden on Highway 76) Music Makes the World Go Round is an interactive production that features world-renowned maestro accordionists Kim and Dan Christian. Kim and Dan are the recipients of many prestigious awards including US National Champion and World Honorary Bronze Medal winner. They have performed all over the world and now bring their multi-talented family to the new and exciting Branson Star Theatre in Branson. Dan and Kim, along with their family, invite you to come on a 'virtual' visual and audio world tour. You will experience the music, costumes, dances and scenery of several of the most beautiful countries of the world while enjoying the comfort of a lush theater seat. You will be immersed in the cultures of 14 different countries and feel like you are actually traveling to France, Germany, Italy, Russia and many more without the fuss and fatigue of real travel. Dance styles represented include an Irish jig, a Spanish Flamenco dance, a tarantella, a Greek folk dance and more. Some of the places you'll 'visit' include an Irish castle, a Spanish bullfight, the Oktoberfest in Munich, and a Venetian gondola boat. You will have the opportunity to sing along with such favorites as "When Irish Eyes Are Smilin'," "Edelweiss," and the "Beer Barrel Polka." There will even be a chicken dance competition at the Oktoberfest. After "traveling" the world abroad, you will then spend the second half of the show enjoying the diversity of several different styles of American music including a rag, boogie, polka, gospel, pop, cajun, patriotic and more. Nowhere else can one be exposed to such amazing and versatile talent featuring the intriguing sounds of both acoustic and midi accordion. You'll hear Aaron Copland's "Hoe Down," which was written for an entire symphony orchestra, performed by just 2 amazing accordionists. You will also hear the incredible vocal talents of the Christian sisters as well as their talents on the accordion and other instruments. Music Makes The World Go Round show is at 2:30 pm, Tuesday through Saturday, March 18 through December 31, 2008. Historical Notes for Music Makes The World Go Round: In 2007, the show was at the Tower Theatre at The Shoppes At Branson Meadows, 4600 Gretna Road. The Tower Theatre and the Shoppes At Branson Meadows are located at 4562 Gretna Road across the street from Citizen's Bank. From Highway 65, take Highway 248 West to Gretna Road or from Highway 76, take Roark Valley Road to Gretna Road. Stores are open seven days a week. End Historical Notes for Music Makes The World Go Round |