Post by bobc on Jan 19, 2008 16:20:51 GMT -5
REVIEW - Grand Jubilee
Grand Jubilee for 2008 made its debut on 14 January and is going strong. New songs, new comedy routines, new people (Jason Pritchett and Jackie Brown), and new costumes all combine for a terrific fast moving production designed to entertain the whole family. A few of the most popular segments from last year have been retained but most of the 2008 show is new. I don’t know how they keep coming up with these new ideas but they are fresh and executed with perfection.
New standout songs performed by New South this year include the Statler Brothers, Elizabeth, and The Lighthouse in the gospel segment. All of their songs are done with powerful harmonies so it’s hard to single out any one but I walked out of the theatre with Elizabeth and The Lighthouse on my mind; they are still on my mind.
The Grand Band is back, intact, and just as great as ever. Of all the shows in Branson, when you look only at the band, the Grand Band is at the top of the list for sheer talent on each instrument.
Todd Bradshaw and Jackie Brown each give strong solo performances. Both are exceptionally versatile and polished. You can’t tell which genre they personally favor because they do such a good job on all their songs. Mike Patrick and Jim Dandy are a perfect match for each other. While Mike is the straight man for the duo he also has a natural funny streak. Jim Dandy pulls off a convincing and hilarious presentation of a variety of characters.
We miss seeing Matt Ranker and Callie Agler. They left big shoes to fill with each having a personality as great as their exceptional talents. We wish them well in all their future endeavors. Grand Jubilee did a fine job in filling the void with Jason and Jackie. They fit right in and complement the entire show.
Grand Jubilee for 2008 made its debut on 14 January and is going strong. New songs, new comedy routines, new people (Jason Pritchett and Jackie Brown), and new costumes all combine for a terrific fast moving production designed to entertain the whole family. A few of the most popular segments from last year have been retained but most of the 2008 show is new. I don’t know how they keep coming up with these new ideas but they are fresh and executed with perfection.
New standout songs performed by New South this year include the Statler Brothers, Elizabeth, and The Lighthouse in the gospel segment. All of their songs are done with powerful harmonies so it’s hard to single out any one but I walked out of the theatre with Elizabeth and The Lighthouse on my mind; they are still on my mind.
The Grand Band is back, intact, and just as great as ever. Of all the shows in Branson, when you look only at the band, the Grand Band is at the top of the list for sheer talent on each instrument.
Todd Bradshaw and Jackie Brown each give strong solo performances. Both are exceptionally versatile and polished. You can’t tell which genre they personally favor because they do such a good job on all their songs. Mike Patrick and Jim Dandy are a perfect match for each other. While Mike is the straight man for the duo he also has a natural funny streak. Jim Dandy pulls off a convincing and hilarious presentation of a variety of characters.
We miss seeing Matt Ranker and Callie Agler. They left big shoes to fill with each having a personality as great as their exceptional talents. We wish them well in all their future endeavors. Grand Jubilee did a fine job in filling the void with Jason and Jackie. They fit right in and complement the entire show.
