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Sight and Sound is a natural for Branson


Courtesy Sight and Sound Theatre

Branson has long thrived as an entertainment destination, specializing in music, magic and comedy variety shows. The area’s traditional theater scene took a giant leap in 2008 when Sight and Sound Theatre opened a 2,000-seat venue to present the large-scale productions originally created for their location in Lancaster County, Pa.

Sight and Sound has made a name for itself by mounting epic musical productions that faithfully retell some of the Bible’s most compelling stories. In April, the Branson location debuted its version of “Joseph,” which follows the life and triumphs of Joseph as told in the book of Genesis.

This show isn’t an interpretation of the 1970s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Rather, it’s a completely original musical play that sticks faithfully to the biblical account and features 20 original songs.

The production meets Sight and Sound’s Broadway-caliber quality standards, with 45 professional actors, dozens of live animals and an Egyptian palace scene that stretches 300 feet and wraps around three sides of the audience.

A number of special effects help bring the story to life. Guests will enjoy vivid depictions of several of Joseph’s dreams, which include large dancing wheat sheaths and a lead actor flying through a field of stars suspended above the audience.

“Joseph” will play at Sight and Sound Theatre in Branson through the end of 2012.

www.sight-sound.com

Brian Jewell

Brian Jewell is the executive editor of The Group Travel Leader. In more than a decade of travel journalism he has visited 48 states and 25 foreign countries.