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50's At The Hop Show

Don W
Westland, MI
50s at the Hop
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings: 5 of 5
July 10, 2005
02:17 PM

I'm a 47 year old man, my wife is 51. This was our 1st Branson visit. We ended up attending 10 shows and this show was possibly the best in quality and enjoyment for both of us. The live band is excellent.

First of all, this is really a late '50's & early 60's show. Some of the songs in the show did date beyond 12/31/59. But, the audience did not mind at all. The band was excellent. The performers, choreography and costuming were a little better than the #1 Hits of the 60's.

This show is generally a bunch of medley's grouped around themes. This show had more songs with lead singers or duets and fully completed more songs than 60's did. We purchased 3 cd's. This is the only show to accomplish selling us 3 discs.

The sax player is apparently Branson's "Sax Player of the Year". I believe it. He is really good on the sax, plays guitar, adds comic relief to the show and has the only "interactive hair-doo" that I saw on a Branson stage. I'll leave it to your imagination, but that man has amazing hair!

The 50's Doo-Wop was helped by a singer who they said has the Guiness Record for L O W voice range. He could really do those low notes!

S.L.
Verona, MO
50's at the hop
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings 5 of 5
November 02, 2004
07:15 PM

50s At The Hop in Branson is a rocking good time. We felt just like we stumbled into a Sox Hop...there was even a "Passion Pit" where we could slow dance with our Sweeties.

Ray Anthony aka Richie Valens is a spectacular new addition to 50s. He, alone, is worth the price of your Show ticket. He is loaded with all the
confidence and talent to have the audience begging for more. The song choices were excellent. The live Band and "Marvelous Marvin" created lots of musical magic. We are already planning to return to see 50s At The Hop again, soon!

I. W.
Springfield MO
Branson Show: 50's at the Hop
Recommendation: Yes
Ratings: 3 of 5
Date: May 15, 2004
Time: 8:13 PM

This show has some major changes this year. First, there is a different theatre. But some of our favorites are no longer with the show. We usually see this show several times a year. Thank goodness, Marvelous Marvin Short is still with the show. He is a show all by himself. I t will take some time to get use to some of the others being gone.

Stephanie is a great addition and really seems to enjoy herself. I hope they go back to the 4 couple setup. It really filled the stage to see that many rockin’ and boppin’. If you are seeing it for the first time, I am sure you will enjoy it, but if you are regular like we have been, be ready to wonder where you favorites have gone.