Greater St. Louis Renaissance Faire

Recreate the spirit of Renaissance France, and travel back in time to the reign of Francois I, as a costumed cast from the 16th century village of Petite Lyon demonstrates their comedy, music and feats of ‘derring’ do. Interact with the colorful villagers, nobles, peasants and personalities of ages past! The 10th season of the Greater St. Louis Renaissance Faire
opens in May – but you can get a sneak peek of this popular event now!

The 6 Most Common Mistakes that Travelers Make
Rudy Maxa is one of America's premier consumer travel writers and broadcasters. His award-winning, 65-part television series on Europe and the Pacific Rim airs on most public television stations in the United States. Check out his anecdote-filled presentation on the most common mistakes travelers make and how to avoid them, as well as an overview of what's
hot and what's not in travel today.
 

Polynesian Dance
Enjoy this exciting show by the Aalim Dance Co featuring traditional and contemporary South Pacific songs and dances not only from Hawaii, but from other “paradise” islands of the Polynesian triangle such as Tonga, Tahiti, New Zealand, Fiji and the Samoas.
 

In China, acrobats are revered much as prima ballerinas or opera singers are revered in the West, and it takes years of rigorous training to achieve the excellence demanded by this ancient art form. Each individual acrobat's physical and philosophical strength combines with that of the fellow members of his or her troupe in magnificent displays of balancing, juggling, dance, comedy and magic. From displays of contortion to trapeze to group bicycling, this fabulous show will give you a taste of all that’s fabulous about
Branson’s New Shanghai Circus!
 

Traditional East Indian dance has its origins in antiquity and continues in both classical and modern styles into the present. These are composed of nritta (movement), nritya (illustration) and natya (telling of the tale). Apart from the gracious hand & leg postures and movements, dancers have to acquire the skill of portraying various emotions faithfully in each expression
on their face and each fluid movement of their hands, legs and whole body.
Be enchanted by this ancient art form!
 

Belly dancing is a Western name for an Arabic style of dance developed in the Middle East. Some American devotees refer to it simply as "Middle Eastern Dance". Native to North Africa, Asia and the Middle East, belly dancing is based on one of the oldest social dances in world history. The Aalim Dance Co will teach us about various cultures while also showing us the health benefits of belly dancing as great exercise!
 

The 6 Most Common Mistakes that Travelers Make
Rudy Maxa is one of America's premier consumer travel writers and broadcasters. His award-winning, 65-part television series on Europe and the Pacific Rim airs on most public television stations in the United States. Check out his anecdote-filled presentation on the most common mistakes travelers make and how to avoid them, as well as an overview of
what's hot and what's not in travel today.
 

Jazz / Dixieland-Topper Productions

Dixieland music is a style of jazz which developed in New Orleans at the start of the 20th century, and was spread to Chicago and New York City by New Orleans bands in the 1910s. Dixieland jazz combines brass band marches, French quadrilles, ragtime and blues with collective, polyphonic extemporization by trumpet (or cornet), trombone, and clarinet over a "rhythm section" of piano, guitar, banjo, drums and a double bass or tuba.
Bebop to your favorite jazz standards!
 

Hamner Barber Variety Show

The Hamner Barber Variety Show, Branson's "must see show", appeals to audiences of all ages and features the award-winning illusions of The Hamners, the vocal comedy of Jim Barber and a talented cast of singing dancers. Stars of NBC's "World's Greatest Magic," The Hamners have presented their original feats of magic in productions around the world. Recognized as one of the world’s great ventriloquists, Jim Barber has been featured on CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman." His incredible vocal abilities and original
wholesome comedy leave everyone talking!
 

#1 Hits of the 60’s is the buzz of Branson and a standout among the vast number of shows that have elevated Branson to the status of "the live show capitol of America”. Weaving a colorful tapestry of music & dance, #1 HITS OF THE 60's captures the heart & soul of this rich decade. So come hitch a ride on their Magic Bus for this uplifting, high-energy and fun performance. It’s the show you’ll be talking about all the way home!

"A Musical Theater Review" presented by Cole Bean Bay Theater

The ColeBeanBay Theater is based out of Sainte Genevieve, MO, and is an off-shoot of parent company DramaRama Theatre Company, a professional touring theatre for Young Audiences based out of Saint Louis. ColeBeanBay is a "summer stock" theater that takes place in a small town and brings in actors and crew from all over the country. Don’t miss their Broadway Musical Theater Review and enjoy your favorite Broadway tunes performed here!
 

Patriotic Closing Ceremonies
Make sure that you don’t miss this patriotic send off to the St. Louis Travel Show! Celebrate our national heritage as we close with moving performances of “America the Beautiful” and “God Bless America.”