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BRANSON 38 WHAT'S UP! MARCH 14-20, 2021 Best Of Branson New year offers new shows, new adventures LYNN BENNETT BERRY Special to What's Up! S ilver Dollar City might be Branson's best-known destination, but here is a short list of seven other attractions you really should experience in 2021. Aquarium at the Boardwalk — Unlike any other aquarium you've visited, it offers guests the thrill of up-close views of amazing sea creatures ranging from colorful fish, seahorses and jellyfish to octopi, eels, and sharks. Observe more than 250 different animal species, an original 5D submarine adventure to the bottom of the sea, a 24-foot high Kelp Forest climbing structure for kids, a 16-foot view of a coral reef, two mirrored art installations that give the sense of infinite ocean life and more than 7,200 individual sea animals. (417) 335-FISH or aquariumattheboardwalk.com. "Jesus" — Coming to Branson for the first time ever, Sight & Sound's inspiring "Jesus" tells the life history of the most iconic Biblical figure and how he began his teachings. This beautiful performance comes together with a variety of special effects and original score and script that make Sight & Sound such an amazing theatrical venue. 800-377-1277 or sight-sound.com. "Elvis Lives" — Dean Z, star of the hit international touring production "Elvis Lives," brings his high-energy tribute show to the Clay Cooper Theatre. It's a musical journey spanning the 20-year career of the "King of Rock 'n' Roll," from the 1950s to his Las Vegas performances of the 1970s, with a powerful 10-piece band and immersive video for a big concert experience. 417-332-2529 or claycoopertheatre.com. Escape Reality — Garry and Janine Carson are making a grand entrance into the Branson entertainment scene with their addition of Escape Reality, a world-class illusion and comedy dinner show. The couple run Carson Entertainment, a national touring company that produces award- winning shows in Las Vegas. Branson Central Theatre provides the intimate setting for a show, making everyone in the audience a part of the act. carsonentertainment.com. "Dancing Queen" — Dig out your bell bottoms, put on your dancing shoes and come celebrate the classic No. 1 hits of the '70s at the King's Castle Theatre. This high-octane musical extravaganza is filled with singers and dancers performing off-the- hook tunes. Dancing Queen features disco classics like "Y.M.C.A.," "Disco Inferno," "Play That Funky Music," "We Are Family," and many more. 417- 334-2500 or kingscastletheatre.com. "Shanghai Circus" — The Amazing Acrobats of Shanghai present their new show, "Shanghai Circus," as they celebrate 22 years in Branson. This production promises to exercise more variety than audiences have ever seen before. Experience breathtaking acrobatics, colorful dance, comedy, mystifying magic, and numerous aerial feats of strength. 417-336-0888 or grandshanghaitheatre.com. Fritz's Adventure — This attraction is adding new components including more than 300 feet of tunnels, 32 obstacles, 11 ziplines, six bridges, and two drops complementing existing facilities. Enjoy the City Wall, Sky Trail, Sky Tykes, laser maze, underground tunnels, treehouses, slides, warped walls, half pipe, a real airplane for exploring, shipping containers with paths and tunnels, water tower maze, aerial bridge, and Fritz's Forest. Try the unique outdoor flying experience, Fritz's Aerodium, which opens in May. fritzsadventure.com. Branson's new Aquarium at the Boardwalk offers two touch experiences, one with rays and sharks, and another with cold water invertebrates like sea anemones and sea stars. (Courtesy Photo)