A ONCE IN A LIFETIME GATHERING OF ROCK LEGENDS
COMES TO BRANSON

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BILL MEDLEY, PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS, BOBBY VEE, GARY LEWIS & THE PLAYBOYS, AND THE ORIGINAL STARS OF AMERICAN BANDSTAND ADD MUSICAL STAR POWER TO THE GALA OPENING OF DICK CLARK'S AMERICAN BANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX FRIDAY, APRIL 28TH, 4:00 PM

WHO:            Bill Medley, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Bobby Vee, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, The Comets, among others, plus the Mayor of Branson and local dignitaries.

WHAT:           The Gala opening of Dick Clark's American Bandstand Entertainment Complex, in Branson, MO. The festivities begin with a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by an all-star concert and a performance of Cruisin '57, the exciting musical revue that is the crown jewel of the American Bandstand Theatre's daily schedule. The  Complex features The Patch Collection, an incredible automobile and lifestyle exhibit featuring a stunning collection of classic automobiles from 1957 presented in a unique “Small Town America” setting.

WHEN:           Friday, April 28th, 4:00 PM

WHERE:      Dick Clark's American Bandstand Complex
                     1580 West Highway 76th     
                      Branson, MO  65616

 

BRANSON GETS READY TO ROCK, RIDE, AND REMEMBER: DICK CLARK'S AMERICAN BANDSTAND ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX OPENS TO THE PUBLIC APRIL 21, FOLLOWED BY STAR-STUDDED VIP PARTY AND RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AND SHOW APRIL 28

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Local Dignitaries, Worldwide Media and Numerous Celebrities Will Be On Hand For Gala Opening, Which Is Set To Include Rock N Roll Preview Show At Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theatre Featuring Performances By Bill Medley, Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Comets And Gary Lewis & The Playboys, Plus A Special Appearance By Bobby Vee and A Preview of New “Cruisin' 57” Theatrical Revue

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A Highly Anticipated Part of Missouri Entertainment Mecca's Youthful Transformation, Dick Clark's American Bandstand Entertainment Complex Includes The Theatre, One of the U.S.'s Largest American Bandstand Grills, and The Patch Collection, A 50s Lifestyle Exhibit Featuring Classic Automobiles from 1957

Get ready to rock, ride and roll, America! Already one of the U.S.'s premiere tourist destinations, Branson, Missouri is about to get a whole lot “cooler” with the city's most highly anticipated event of the year: the grand opening of Dick Clark's American Bandstand Entertainment Complex .

On Friday, April 28, a week after officially opening its doors to the public, local dignitaries, numerous celebrities and media from around the world will converge on the magical 1950s wonderland to celebrate the momentous occasion, beginning with a special ribbon cutting ceremony by the mayor of Branson at 4 p.m.

Attendees will include members of the Branson city council, family members of those involved in launching the Complex, Dick Clark's wife and some of the dancers who appeared on American Bandstand.

The main event of the evening is a true celebration of American Bandstand's enduring legacy of being one of rock and roll's premiere tastemakers for thirty years. Fashioned as an exciting preview of all the spectacular musical entertainment that will be offered year round at Dick Clark's American Bandstand Theatre, the all-star show in the state of the art 900-seat facility will feature performances by Bill Medley (of The Righteous Brothers), Paul Revere & The Raiders, The original Comets and Gary Lewis & The Playboys, with a special guest appearance by Bobby Vee.

The concert will also feature a spectacular performance of Cruisin' 57, the exciting musical production revue that is the crown jewel of the AB Theatre's daily  schedule.

Many of these performers will be regular attractions on a rotating, year-round basis at the theatre, which will be offering three fun-filled shows per day, morning, afternoon and evening. The morning shows will feature either Gary Lewis & The Playboys or The Comets. The matinee year-round will be the Cruisin' 57 show. For 174 nights a year, the evening show will feature Bill Medley and Paul Revere & The Raiders; between those runs, there will be The Original Stars of American Bandstand, a show hosted by Fabian and featuring Bobby Vee, Brian Hyland, Chris Montez and The Chiffons.

Guests at the gala Grand Opening will be invited to tour the entirety of Dick Clark's American Bandstand Entertainment Complex, which is designed as a full-day stop for Branson visitors. Aside from the theatre, the Complex includes one of the country's largest franchise locations for Dick Clark's American Bandstand Grill, as well as The Patch Collection, an incredible automobile and lifestyle exhibit featuring a stunning collection of classic automobiles from 1957 presented in a unique “Small Town America” setting.

For more information, please call 1-877-LUV-1957 or visit www.dickclarksabbranson.com .