#1 Hit's Of The 60's!

8-16-06: #1 Hits of the 60's is a fabulous show. Not only did my husband & I enjoy
it but my son was totally captivated. The music was all from the best of the
1960's music. It was very fast paced, not a dull moment. The band was one of
the best we've seen in Branson.

The costumes were bright and very much the 1960's look. The music was right
on the mark for the 1960's. We were glad to see a show that actually played
the music they said they were playing. We have seen several shows in
Branson, decade shows that play the 60's music but are for a different
decade, ie. 50's/70's.

Everyone sitting around us was having a great time, old and young. #1 Hits
of the 60's is a show you don't want to miss. One couple we talked to said
they were seeing the show for the 3rd time, they just loved it. We will see
it again on our next trip to Branson.  Hey 60's keep groovin.

Heather Pollet
South Coffeyville, OK

Dennis B
Columbus Ohio
#1 Hits of the 60s
#1 Hits of the 60s is more nostalgic than professional.
Recommendation: No
Ratings: 1 of 5
June 12, 2006
8:34 AM

If you believe some of the reviews for this show, you will think that #1 Hits of the 60s is the best thing in Branson. My 60’s childhood and these reviews, coaxed me in the door. Unfortunately, all opinions are relative to whatever one is comparing something to. When compared to some other shows in Branson, this one comes off like a high school musical.

While the show has a cute nostalgic format, the lack of production quality sticks out like a sore thumb. The singers are mediocre. The choreography is stilted and the character interplay lacks any chemistry at all. From the ticket booth to the grand finally the operation lacks professionalism.

I had reserved front row seats for the show. When I picked up our tickets at the booth I noted that they were several rows back. When I told the ticket agent that the seating was wrong on my tickets, she said, “Yes, I know, I was having trouble with my computer so I changed your seats.” After a few moments in Duhhhhhh land, I made her change them back to the seats that I had reserved. When the usher seated us in the theater, he didn’t have a clue either. We had to find our correct seats on our own.

The show badly needs a warm-up act or comedian to get the audience going. It opens to a dark stage and takes 15 minutes to draw in the audience. One compliment I have for them is something that every show in Branson could take a lesson from. They were the only show I booked this year that had a seating chart for their theater on their web site. Another novelty of the show is that it is probably the only place in Branson where you can see four, really, really, white kids, in shiny gold suits, trying to imitate some famous black mo-town groups.

If you are a die-hard child of the 60’s, hungry for a dose of your past, you will probably enjoy this light romp down memory lane. If you are a connoisseur of good productions then pass this one by and go see lost in the 50s instead.
 

J.M.
Southeast, KS
#1 Hits of the 60s
What a show!!!
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings: 5 of 5
December 04, 2005
09:45 AM

It's me again -- What a show! I am not much into Christmas shows, but this show is an exception to the rule. This group never cease to amaze me. They have more talent and energy than any other show in Branson. I have seen most of them - not all but most. I take my family to Branson every year for there Christmas present. They all, young and old, thought this was one if not the best show they have seen. Not only the performers make you feel like you are part of the show, but the entire staff goes out of there way to show there appreciation for your attendance. This is a must see show.
 

Leona G
London, Arkansas
#1 Hits of the 60s
Really talented people, and the music we love
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings: 5 of 5
November 18, 2005
02:08 PM

We always go to see this show, it is one of the best. They had the most unusual, but best, Christmas show I've seen. It surely wasn't same old-same old. If you like this type of music, it is a must see. You'll find yourself singing along.

J. Z.
La Grange/IL
Branson Show: #1 Hits of the 60's
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings: 5 of 5
September 05, 2004
08:20 AM

We attended the 60's show during the 1st week of August '04 and it was fantastic. They had a troupe of 8 young, energetic singer/dancers (four men and four women) who sang many, many great hits from the 60's (and one from the 50's). They had great harmony, which was unfortunately sometimes overpowered by the band. (That was disappointing for me - the band needs to tone it down a bit.) And there was great humor throughout the show, with some audience participation /quizzes. My teenaged daughter, who likes today's awful rock music as well as oldies, loved the show. Some of our favorite songs were Aquarius and McArthur Park. They didn't do a lot of Beatles tunes. We would have liked to hear more. I highly recommend the show for old folks and young.

T. N.
Clinton, AR.
Branson Show: #1 Hits of the 60's
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings: 5
Date: August 24, 2004
Time: 9:35 AM

We went to #1 Hits of the 60's, and talk about total enjoyment! The parking was easy and the people that help at tickets, concessions, and hostesses were so very friendly. They really made you feel welcome.

My husband and I went to this show earlier in the year and enjoyed it so much; we came back and brought our two teenage daughters. They just loved the show. Now they want to bring their older brother and sister.

The theater is built on a good slant so everyone can see well no matter where you are sitting. The show is fast paced and full of wonderful songs and comedy. You can tell that the cast enjoys what they are doing. The whole cast is very talented. How they get so many songs into one show is beyond me.

We especially enjoyed the "theater" scene that they do. It was so funny! Those cars were so cute. Great skit!

The band is a great group of musicians. They were multi-talented also. The Beatles medley was so enjoyable! They all do such an awesome job.

As you can tell we thoroughly enjoyed this show. This show is a must-see!! We will certainly recommend this show to all of our friends.

S. H.
San Antonio,  TX
Branson Show: #1 Hits of the 60's
Recommendation:  Yes
Ratings:  4 of 5
Date:  May 05, 2004
Time:  4:23 PM
 
This turned out to be one of our favorite shows last summer.  We are seeing it again this year.  The music, dancing and skits were done really well.  They did nearly every song I remembered from the sixties. My 13-year-old grandson and daughter and son-in-law thought it was very good. 

B. G.
Milledgeville, Georgia
Branson Show: #1 Hits of the 60's
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings: 5 of 5
Date: May 25, 2004
Time: 9:10 AM

My husband and I attended the #1 Hits of the 60’s while in town to drop our daughter off to camp. I had a hard time choosing what show to attend as we only had one night in Branson. I chose this show for two reasons. I listen to the oldies radio station continuously and this offered much variety from the music I enjoy. The other was because the advertising made it sound like so much fun. It was, and much, much more.

The theater was cheery, with plenty of parking outside and plenty of seating inside. The price of the tickets, concession, and souvenirs was reasonable. The lobby was colorful and roomy though it could have used more pictures of the 60’s top artists. I did like the layout of the seating, which allowed everyone an excellent view of the stage. The music prior to the start of the show put me right into the mood, ready for the party to begin.

As soon as the cast appeared and the music began, I found myself totally immersed into the music. I couldn’t help but sing along as the musicians and singers made the music come to life. Each singer was very talented and able to emulate the original artists. The costumes were wonderful with the psychedelic colors and brought back memories of some of my favorite clothing right down to the white go-go boots. The skits and props were so much fun and really added to the shows enjoyment by adding comedy as well as nostalgia. I particularly loved the “drive-in” skit with the colorful cars and the costumes. Adding to the fun was bringing members of the audience to learn the dances of that time such as “the jerk”, “the swim”, and “the twist”. I was one of the chosen and had an absolute blast being on stage. The overall mood of this show was upbeat and kept the audience captive. I would highly recommend it to every one of all ages. My husband, (who does not care for shows and music) has also said he really enjoyed the show and would sit through it again. I would definitely go again the next time I’m in Branson. I hope it will be soon and more often as Branson seems to be a city of good clean fun and very beautiful. I just loved it.
 

L.L.
Naperville, IL
Branson Show: #1 Hits of the 60's
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings: 5 of 5
Date: May 13, 2004
Time: 6:55 AM

We've been seeing shows in Branson since 1997 and this show is one of the best if not THE BEST!  The theatre is a little harder to find since it's off the strip (But we didn't sit in traffic) but it's worth finding.  And the seating is amphitheater style so you look down on the stage instead of up and behind people's heads.  Not a bad seat in the house! 

When you walk into the lobby it's all bright and cheery, as are the employees and that happy feeling just gets better with the show.  The lights and sets were wonderful, reminding me of a Vegas show (been going there for years too) and I don't think there's a harder working cast and band anywhere!  And what we loved was it was all live, no taped music or fake singing.  Lots and lots and LOTS of songs and even our 5-year-old was dancing in her seat. 

The trivia section might have been a bit long, but I think the singers needed a break, and actually so did the audience.  It's really high-energy.  Oh, and the drive in movie section was really neat.  I don't know where they got those cars, but they were cool driving on stage.  Great music and singing, some good comedy moments and the video segments really took us back to that era.  Well worth the price of the ticket which wasn't bad at $26.00. 

Mrs. Trish D
Princeton, Texas
#1 Hits of the 60s
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings: 5 of 5
August 12, 2005
10:40 AM

Your show ranks right up there with Manhattan shows, where I've traveled 12 times!! I've recommended it to everyone I know. Your show was TASTEFUL, entertaining, respectful, the live music sounded like the originals, the hits you performed were indeed the hits, the pace was fast, the entire cast looked like they were having fun which enhanced our enjoyment, the cast was VERY attractive with fit and trim bodies, the costumes were authentic, & the DRIVE-IN skit was clever and darling!!!

Their energy made us remember what it felt like to be teens in the 60’s. Your treatment of our lost heroes from that decade was touching but brief. It was just enough to acknowledge their legacies but not enough to make us grieve again. Asking the vets to stand after that was great. Our group of ~30 has many vets and appreciated this. You have a great show!!! I'd go again.
 

Don W
Westland, MI
Branson Show: #1 Hits of the 60s
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings: 4 of 5
July 10, 2005
09:15 AM

I'm a 47 yeaar old man, my wife is 51. We enjoyed it. This was our 1st Branson visit. We ended up attending 10 shows and this show was near the top of the pack in quality and enjoyment for both of us. It is appropriate for all ages including children. This show is a 100+ (partial) song string of medlies done in groups of 5 - 7 songs tied together with a theme. I did not count, but I'd say that 5 or less complete songs were sung.

There were many songs done by the entire group of performers (4 men & 4 women), some of which would have been better sung by individuals. This was especially true at the beginning of the show. We really liked many individual performances and the duets at the drive-in were really good.
 

Kathy Kennedy
Harvey, North Dakota
Branson Show: #1 Hits of the 60s
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings: 5 of 5
June 06, 2005
07:45 PM

#1 hits of the 60's was a hit with our family. It was two hours of solid entertainment. The performers displayed enormous talent in both singing and
dancing. It was unbelievable. We were impressed with there being a live band instead of taped music for the 100 or so songs that were performed.
The costumes, lighting, and skits were fun, too. Our ages ranged from 11-51 and EVERYONE enjoyed it to the max. I'd consider this a "must see" for visitors to Branson.

 

Jim K
Barboursville, WV
#1 Hits of the 60's
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings: 5 of 5
December 04, 2004
6:54 PM

On behalf of myself and my wife I would like to personally thank all the performers in the "Hits of the 60's" show. It brought back a lot of old
memories, both of good and sad. Being reminded of friends lost and friends that we still have. Made us want to come home and renew old friendships
that we have let slide away.

J.M.
Southeast, KS
#1 Hits of the 60's
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings: 5 of 5
November 12, 2004
2:30 PM


This is a must see show. If you visit Branson and don't see this show, you may as well have stayed home. Great Show, great music, great dance.
Costumes are super. The tech crew has to be top notch. This group really enjoys doing the show; it is not just a job.

I listen to oldies most of the time when listen to the radio or a CD. I am not an authority, but I do enjoy the old time rock-n-roll. These young
people really work at reproducing the original sound, both vocal and instrumental. This show brought back a lot of memories. I will return.

The ticket people and the rest of the staff bend over backwards to be of help. After the show the cast comes out and visits with the audience.
They really seem to appreciate the fact that you are there. What more can you ask?

S.L.
Verona, MO
#1 Hits of the 60's
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings: 5 0f 5
November 11, 2004
5:07 AM


We loved #1 Hits Of The 60s! It was so much more than we had imagined.  The Show was more like a Broadway Revival, in the tradition of "Momma Mia"
or "Forty 2nd Street". This is one show that we will see again. We had a great experience from
the level parking, good concessions and fun 60s merchandise to meeting some of the talented cast after the show.

The Live Band nailed the 60s sound. They knew how to showcase the cool music of the decade from MoTown to Surfin' and everything in between. The Cast were natural actors as well as Fab Dancers and Singers. Cool!  Groovy! Out of Sight!  We also enjoyed the other features that brought back 60s memories or educated you in 60s history, depending on your age

This was a very well thought out show. It was professionally produced and carried out by a Band and a Cast that did it so naturally, so smoothly that we were able to relax go back into the 60s for over 2 wonderful hours of fantastic Entertainment.
One word of warning...after seeing the show, you will want to dance like a Go-Go Dancer and listen to more 60s tunes....and you will want to return to
#1 Hits of the 60s again.

J.W.
Harrison, AR
#1 Hits of the 60's
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings 4 0f 5
November 04, 2004
05:46 AM


#1 Hits of the 60's...Wow, what a show! The talent and energy level of these young performers kept me well entertained for 2 hours. Talk about getting your money's worth. Everyone in the cast gives 100 percent to make
sure that you have an enjoyable and memorable experience. There's a nice mix of song, dance, comedy and audience participation that will entertain you whether you grew up in the 60's or not. The backup band is great with
horns and guitars. They are a talented and seasoned group. The visibility and acoustics in this theater rank with the best. I would take my
grandmother and I would take my teenager. This is a show you won't want to
miss!

F. F.
Warrenton, Missouri
Branson Show: #1 Hits of the 60's
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings: 5 of 5
Date: October 19, 2004
Time: 5:23 PM

The seating at the Musical Palace was very good, all seats looking down on the stage, not a bad seat in the house.

There were many great songs from the 60's and the staff did an excellent job. When Matt Snow sang, "has anybody seen my old friend John", there was not a dry eye in the house. They sang songs of Motown, the British invasion, Aquarius, beach boys and other songs showing that no other time in history had so many chart toppers.

Not only could the staff play excellent music, but also they sang, danced, and performed skits, gymnastics and aerobatics. Very talented and must have practiced very hard and long to get everything right, which they did.

The highlight of the evening was a trip to the outdoor theatre with antique cars that drove on stage. The songs and skits made you chuckle at the presentation of young love.

They wheeled a big box entitled "theatre lost and found" printed on the side and during the singing and dancing; there were skits from the props found inside the box, very funny.

This show took your mind off anything for a couple of hours and you really felt transported to this roller coaster decade in American history.

After the show, the staff was in the lobby to shake your hand, sign autographs and answer any of your questions. By far, this is one of the best shows in branson and the staff works their tails off to entertain you in a full-scale production live show. I recommend this show to anyone from 12-82.