The Grand Majestic Theater includes five different shows. We have seen three of them. The first one was Hazzard County Hoedown with music and dancing and a story line from the Dukes of Hazzard. The whole gang showed up: Bo, Luke, Daisy, Roscoe P. Coultrane, Boss Hogg, Cooter, and Flash, the dog. We enjoyed the dinner and show, and were impressed with the quality of the singing and dancing. Here is part of the cast.
Luke, Roscoe, Daisy, Bo
After the show the cast greeted the guests outside the theater. Dan took my picture with Roscoe, my favorite. What a talented man!
The next show we viewed at the Majestic Theater was the Soul of Motown.
The band was excellent and the performers sang their hearts out. They did tributes to many of the popular groups. In addition to the Platters, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, and others, we saw
The Temptations
Gladys Knight & the Pips
Diana Ross
We liked how they put the original singers in the background because we both remember the songs but not always the singers.
The third show at the Majestic Theater was the Magic Spectacular.
We were not allowed to take pictures during the show. Steven and Cassandra Best, a husband and wife team, did illusions, comedy, music, and a record quick change act. They put up a cover, and in a few seconds they lowered it and showed a new outfit. Since we couldn't figure it out we decided it was magic! That was the most impressive part of the show. There were lots of kids in the audience who were quite enthralled with the different magic tricks. We were not as impressed. That's the only show that we wouldn't see again. The Smith Family Show and America's Hit Parade are the last two shows we still have to see at the Majestic Theater.
The Lumberjack Feud dinner and show was, as the brochure read ,"real competition with axe swingin', log rollin', tree climbin', and dog jumpin' AXE-TION." It was fast moving with 16 events pitting the Dawson family against the McGraw family. The food was delicious and plentiful and the entertainment delightful, but alas our team lost again....We forgot the camera but this is a picture of the outside.
The Lumberjack Feud dinner and show was, as the brochure read ,"real competition with axe swingin', log rollin', tree climbin', and dog jumpin' AXE-TION." It was fast moving with 16 events pitting the Dawson family against the McGraw family. The food was delicious and plentiful and the entertainment delightful, but alas our team lost again....We forgot the camera but this is a picture of the outside.
When we visited the Titanic attraction we remembered the camera but were not allowed to take pictures. Here is what it looks like on the outside.
It is a two story museum shaped like the real Titanic, and is built half-scale to the original ship. Notice the iceberg on the side. Here is the view of the entrance.
Before we began the self guided tour we received a card with a picture and information about one of the passengers. Our job was to find that person on the ship and determine if they survived. They also gave us a hand held wand. When we pressed a button at each station we heard information about that aspect of the ship. We were able to walk the Grand Staircase, steer the ship, and touch an iceberg among other things. There were many interactive areas that made it seem like we were really on the Titanic. It took several hours to go through, and we could have spent more time there. Dan's passenger was a second class and survived. Mine, however, was third class and perished.
The Country Tonight Show was a spectacular variety show which included an assortment of singing and dancing in addition to a comedian. Two young people ages 11 and 13 amazed us with their talent. The 13 year old boy played the fiddle to the song "The Devil Came Down From Georgia." My jaw dropped in awe as he performed. The show ended with a patriotic tribute that left me in tears. They had all the military and veterans stand up and the cast went through the audience shaking their hands. And, of course, they ended with "I'm Proud to be an American." We didn't get any pictures because two big men with hats sat down in front of us. But we bought the video! On the way out I spoke with one of the singers who told me she had 20 costume changes during the show!
Several co-workers recommended the Smoky Mountain Opry as the best show in Pigeon Forge. I didn't think it could be better than Country Tonight, but it exceeded my expectations. There were so many different types of music, dancing, and variety that there was something for everyone.
During many of the songs dancers also performed. During one song two acrobats performed.
During the section on musicals Mary Poppins flew down through the audience.
The costumes and songs during the Lion King section were outstanding.
They sang songs of Johnny Cash,
Dolly & Kenny,
Glen Campbell,
and many more.
There was a juggler, comedian, special effects man named Slim Chance. One of his acts was to balance a grill with his teeth and light it on fire. EEEK!
There was also a fast paced Magic Show.
They even had a white lion and tiger involved in the show. The lion picture didn't turn out but the tiger did.
Throughout the evening Maynard the Maintenance Man made his way to the stage and left us in stitches. Notice the blue duct tape attached to his tool belt!
The grand finale was a patriotic tribute by the whole cast. The American flag rolled down the back of the stage as they sang and danced.
All in all it was a fantastic show. We would highly recommend it.
During the summer Dollywood has what it calls the "Great American Summer." It has special shows during the day and fireworks every night. One performance that we viewed was the Gazillion Bubble Show. It was a one man show, and by the end there were probably more than a gazillion bubbles throughout the theater. It was fun to pop them! Bubbles of all sizes and shapes took form. This was one that looked like a tunnel.
He involved children from the audience in a very cute way. He also put bubbles inside of bubbles inside of bubbles. The last part included laser lights in addition to all the bubbles. There was a grand finale of bubbles, bubbles everywhere!
At this point we are working three days a week and playing and relaxing the other four days. There is a large Craftsmen's Fair in Gatlinburg this week that we plan to attend. There is so much talent in this area.
It is a two story museum shaped like the real Titanic, and is built half-scale to the original ship. Notice the iceberg on the side. Here is the view of the entrance.
Before we began the self guided tour we received a card with a picture and information about one of the passengers. Our job was to find that person on the ship and determine if they survived. They also gave us a hand held wand. When we pressed a button at each station we heard information about that aspect of the ship. We were able to walk the Grand Staircase, steer the ship, and touch an iceberg among other things. There were many interactive areas that made it seem like we were really on the Titanic. It took several hours to go through, and we could have spent more time there. Dan's passenger was a second class and survived. Mine, however, was third class and perished.
The Country Tonight Show was a spectacular variety show which included an assortment of singing and dancing in addition to a comedian. Two young people ages 11 and 13 amazed us with their talent. The 13 year old boy played the fiddle to the song "The Devil Came Down From Georgia." My jaw dropped in awe as he performed. The show ended with a patriotic tribute that left me in tears. They had all the military and veterans stand up and the cast went through the audience shaking their hands. And, of course, they ended with "I'm Proud to be an American." We didn't get any pictures because two big men with hats sat down in front of us. But we bought the video! On the way out I spoke with one of the singers who told me she had 20 costume changes during the show!
Several co-workers recommended the Smoky Mountain Opry as the best show in Pigeon Forge. I didn't think it could be better than Country Tonight, but it exceeded my expectations. There were so many different types of music, dancing, and variety that there was something for everyone.
During many of the songs dancers also performed. During one song two acrobats performed.
During the section on musicals Mary Poppins flew down through the audience.
The costumes and songs during the Lion King section were outstanding.
They sang songs of Johnny Cash,
Dolly & Kenny,
Glen Campbell,
and many more.
There was a juggler, comedian, special effects man named Slim Chance. One of his acts was to balance a grill with his teeth and light it on fire. EEEK!
There was also a fast paced Magic Show.
They even had a white lion and tiger involved in the show. The lion picture didn't turn out but the tiger did.
Throughout the evening Maynard the Maintenance Man made his way to the stage and left us in stitches. Notice the blue duct tape attached to his tool belt!
The grand finale was a patriotic tribute by the whole cast. The American flag rolled down the back of the stage as they sang and danced.
All in all it was a fantastic show. We would highly recommend it.
During the summer Dollywood has what it calls the "Great American Summer." It has special shows during the day and fireworks every night. One performance that we viewed was the Gazillion Bubble Show. It was a one man show, and by the end there were probably more than a gazillion bubbles throughout the theater. It was fun to pop them! Bubbles of all sizes and shapes took form. This was one that looked like a tunnel.
He involved children from the audience in a very cute way. He also put bubbles inside of bubbles inside of bubbles. The last part included laser lights in addition to all the bubbles. There was a grand finale of bubbles, bubbles everywhere!
At this point we are working three days a week and playing and relaxing the other four days. There is a large Craftsmen's Fair in Gatlinburg this week that we plan to attend. There is so much talent in this area.
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