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After more than 30 years entertaining Branson audiences, Clay Cooper is fi nding new ways to keep his fans tapping their toes. Clay is a great showman and his all-new 2018 show opens with The Greatest Show, a smash hit from the 2018 movie The Greatest Showman. "It's just Fantastic," Pat Veach said. "Clay's show is incredible. It is totally awesome." Clay's show has won Branson's Show of the Year and he has also won Entertainer of the year. "This season has a new male trio and we have our 10 dancers, a great comedian, and a live band." Pat, Clay's longtime marketing director, added. "It's all new. We're doing Journey, the Beatles, Gaither Vocal Band, Little Big Town, Wham, James Brown, NSYNC, Bruno Mars… It goes everywhere." Clay's show packs in a wide range of pop, rock, and gospel but he won't forget his roots… ."We're still doing Country," Pat pointed out. "That's where Clay's heart is, but he knows he has to have music for everybody." Even with his new show Clay will continue honoring our veterans and fi rst responders, his gospel segment will be bigger and better, and he will be interacting with his audience as usual! Pat said that she knows audiences will enjoy the show from the moment the curtain rises. "If you come to Clay Cooper and hear a song that might not be your favorite" Pat joked, "just hang on a minute because something diff erent is around the next corner." They're just real people having a real good time! For more information call 417-332-2529 or check out their website at claycoopertheatre.com. Don't Miss An All New Show In 2018 Clay Cooper puts new spin on award winning show THE BEST OF BRANSON White Water Memorial Weekend kicks off the opening of White Water, the tropically-themed water park located in the famed entertainment district of Branson. Known for its big rides, big slides and big thrills, White Water's KaPau Plummet launches riders on a mega-thrill, heart- pounding dueling-slide ride. For a more relaxing adventure, Aloha River is a quarter-mile channel, where tube riders fl oat under fountains, misters and geysers. White Water's immersive play area Coconut Cove is designed specifi cally for smaller kids with 8 new tipping buckets adding to the activities for kids along with water slides, water blasters, "bubbler" fountains and hose jets. Splashaway Cay is an interactive family attraction with slides and geysers. For families who want a private space to gather, rental cabanas come outfi tted with tables, chairs, 32" television with satellite access, ceiling fans and a personal locker, four lounge chairs and four tubes. Food options with a tropical fl air include the NEW Big Kahuna BBQ, iced coff ees, hot dogs with pineapple baked in baguettes, fresh-squeezed lemonade, Kona Ice with a kids'-level fl avor station, plus expanded smoothie fl avors and ice cream options. The popular Hula Hula Taco stand off ers island fl avors on smoked pork, steak or chicken tacos or nachos with guacamole sour cream and mango salsa. White Water kids' tickets are just $20 all season long (ages 4-11). BRANSONBULLETIN BRANSONBULLETIN Urban Cowboy Country legends Johnny Lee and Mickey Gilley headline the "Urban Cowboy Reunion Tour" May 27-29. The two have a friendship and stage chemistry that is unmatched. The duo are the stars of the 1980 iconic "Urban Cowboy" fi lm. The movie depicts a young man, played by John Travolta, who learns about life and love in a Houston bar called "Gilley's," which was a real-life honky-tonk owned and operated by Gilley. This movie played an integral role in the careers of both Mickey Gilley and Johnny Lee, among other artists, catapulting them and their music into the spotlight. See them in person at the Mickey Gilley Theatre in Branson. MAY 27-JUNE 2, 2018 WHAT'S UP! 39