This coming June both the Branson and Myrtle Beach Legends In Concert locations will celebrate the music of Michael Jackson. Both venues have a full slate of activities planned for their respective weeks.

Legends In Concert Branson’s celebrates the King of Pop’s music from June 19th to June 25th and will include events such as “THIS IS IT” movie nights on the Legends stage, Master Dance Classes with Michael Jackson tribute J Lucas, authentic Michael Jackson memorabilia from the Dick Clark Collection, and more. Make your plans to attend Legends In Concert in Branson for what is destined to be a memorable week honoring the music of the “gloved one”. This week will feature performances by world-renowned Michael Jackson tribute artist, J Lucas. J Lucas will also be appearing on several select dates throughout the summer.

Myrtle Beach’s week-long ode to the Music of Michael Jackson will kick-off on June 21st. The theatre will feature one of the world’s leading Michael Jackson tribute artists, William Hall, performing nightly from June 14th through June 26th as well as a full slate of activities centered around the music of Michael Jackson. The gift shop will also have several new Michael Jackson items on-hand. The week dedicated to MJ will wrap-up on Saturday June 26th but the fun doesn’t end there with Damian Brantley appearing as Michael Jackson all month-long during July at Legends in Myrtle Beach!

We invite you to visit the Branson and Myrtle Beach special event pages for details as they become available.

Today’s fast-paced world is so busy that it seems we barely have enough time for ourselves. Nonetheless, some Legends Branson employees have found the time to open their hearts to others.

Jamie and Peg

Peg Lindsay, who has been a beloved usher at Legends for many years, also volunteers at Skaggs Community Hospital. Every Tuesday she transports people to their same-day surgeries. She also volunteers in one of the many Methodist Thrift Shops in the area and remains very active in her church community. At 85 years old, Lindsay is truly living life to the fullest. Despite her busy schedule, she always has a smile on her face.

Another person sure to greet you with a smile is Jamie Curry. Curry, one of our fabulous Legends dancers, has recently become a volunteer with Skaggs Hospice and devotes his Thursday and Friday mornings to his hospice patients. He visits them in their homes to share lunch, life stories and lots of love and laughter. Jamie has even brought special gifts to his hospice patients (sometimes as simple as a chocolate malt!) and invited their families to come see Legends In Concert to lift their spirits. It is such a great feeling to know that our show is reaching out to those in the community whose hearts are so heavy.

We applaud Jamie and Peg for their commitment to serve the community and are truly proud that they are a part of the Legends family here in Branson.

At 6:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24, many Branson residents were either still asleep or just beginning their morning.  But dancers Stephanie Drey, Jamie Curry and singer/dancer Darcy Jones grabbed some Starbucks and headed to the Branson Landing.  Normally such an early hour is unheard of for these entertainers but this particular morning was very special as Al Roker, weather anchor for the Today show on NBC, was preparing for a live broadcast from Branson, Missouri.

Roker began his day at the Branson Landing to meet and greet area residents and entertainers.  Branson personalities including the Lennon Sisters, Mickey Gilley, Andy Williams and Yakov Smirnoff provided performances and interviews.  A large number of area residents and entertainers showed up with signs and crazy attire hoping to have their fifteen seconds of fame.  Despite the large crowds, Roker was very down to earth and dealt well with all of his fans ( one of which was Stephanie Drey, who even got a photo with him!).

The whole event was a great way to bring the community together.  Drey, Jones and Curry even connected with some tourists who were standing nearby.  The couples bought breakfast for the three of them in thanks for their warmth and hospitality, and later came to see the Legends In Concert show.

After the matinee that day, Blues Brothers Bucky Heard and Justin Clark buzzed across town in the Bluesmobile to do a televised presentation for the Great American Pie Contest.  It was a much anticipated moment as Heard and Clark took the stage, (sunglasses, briefcase and all,), and announced the semi-finalists.

Legends in Concert is very excited to have been a part of such a fun and unique event and would like to thank Al Roker and the Today show for bringing such a wonderful experiences to the Branson area.

Legends In Concert hosted the 3rd annual Branson Elvis Festival and Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater on April 17-19.  The contest was presented by Legends In Concert and sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc.  Contestants included Randy Love, Mark Anthony, Brad Boice, Thomas Murphy, Frank Werth, E.J. Sharp, Andy Ash, Erock, Matt Joyce, Ted Torres, Bobby Simkins, Caleb Brown, Victor Trevino, Jr. (pictured below), Chris Wright, Gino Monopoli, and Danny Minze.  Third place and $200 was awarded to Mark Anthony from Adelaide, Australia.  Second place and $300 went to Gino Monopoli from Toronto, Canada.  The winner of $1,000 and the opportunity to compete in the finals during Elvis week in Memphis was Victor Trevino, Jr. from Denton, Texas.

 The Elvis Festival included some new and exciting events this year, such as an Elvis Meet and Greet Dinner at Dick Clark’s Grill and Elvis Karaoke at Club 57.  There was a showing of “Speedway,” starring Elvis Presley and Nancy Sinatra , on the Legends In Concert stage. A few contestants performed at the Grand Old Gospel Hour on Sunday morning .  Our Elvis Vendor Village was a huge hit and included items ranging from Swarovski studded Elvis robes to a new line of Sun Records merchandise now available in the gift shop.  Congratulations to all of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winners and best of luck to Victor Trevino, Jr.(pictured below) as he moves on to compete in Memphis.  A huge thanks to all who made this amazing event possible!

Victor Trevino, Jr.

Stacey Whitton-Summers as Gretchen Wilson

            Things are heating up at Legends Branson as summer is just around the corner.  On May 21,  Branson will welcome their sensational summer line-up including Gretchen Wilson,  Marilyn Monroe, The Temptations, The Blues Brothers and Elvis.  The Temptations bring such soulful harmonies and exciting energy to the Branson stage; their performances are sure to bring the house down!  The crowd will be having a “heat wave” as Stacey Whitton performs her sultry and witty Marilyn Monroe.  Whitton will also be making her debut as Gretchen Wilson, performing two different acts in one show!  You had better be “here for the party” this summer as Marilyn, Gretchen and The Temptations turn up the heat!