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HUGHES MUSIC SHOW INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION The Hughes Music Show is a big show in Branson that celebrates Independence Day in a big way! Beginning July 4 at 12 p.m., the Hughes Brothers Theater will host a traditional family picnic with plenty of games for everyone. At 3 p.m., the cast of more than 50 amazing singers, dancers and musicians will present a patriotic Independence Day show like no other, followed by a special fireworks display. CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE WITH YAKOV Celebrate the Fourth with Yakov Smirnoff, the famous Russian comedian, and his special Independence Day-themed show! You'll be rolling in the theater aisles after hearing his unique take on patriotic comedy. This special performance will be held July 4 at 2 p.m., so you have plenty of time to catch an evening fireworks show. BRANSONBULLETIN BRANSONBULLETIN BRANSON LANDING'S LIBERTY LIGHT UP CELEBRATION You won't want to miss the Branson Landing's 12th annual Liberty Light Up celebration on July 3! This year's event will include the Liberty Light Up concert, featuring Jason Pritchett & The Steel Horses on the Branson Landing stage at 7 p.m. After the show, sparks will fill the night skies over Lake Taneycomo with an amazingly choreographed fireworks display that's sure to leave spectators in awe. Get ready to be ogre-whelmed—Shrek's here! Shrek The Musical will delight audiences young and old at Welk Resort Theatre in Branson with the summer production of the hilarious fairy-tale adventure. The stage of the 2,300-seat theatre turns into a swamp with all the wonderfully- wacky residents from the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical and the animated film by DreamWorks. In turn, the story is loosely based on the 1990 fairy-tale picture book "Shrek!" by American cartoonist William Steig. Live on the stage is the big, green, bad-tempered ogre himself, and all the other catchy creatures -- Donkey, Pinnochio, the Gingerbread Man, Lord Farquaad, Princess Fiona, and the rest of the gang. The songs, written by the prolific composer Jeanine Tesori, are new and unforgettable. "We are so proud to be able to present a fantastic new production of Shrek the Musical," said Susan Smith, General Manager of Welk Resort Theatre. "It's something families will not want to miss." Look forward to more exciting entertainment when the theatre's production of the award-winning Million Dollar Quartet returns Aug. 29. This blockbuster musical hit is based on a true event arranged by Sam Phillips, known as the father of rock 'n roll. The show takes you inside the Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, for the history-making jam session with America's greatest icons. Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins are gonna rock the stage again at Welk Resort Theatre. Million Dollar Quartet is a happy blast from the past that will get your toes tapping. Visit welkresorts.com/branson-theatre or call 800-505-9355 for more information. THE BEST OF BRANSON SHREK Set to Create Musical Magic in Branson June 8 - August 10 JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2019 WHAT'S UP! 39