Broadway's Spirit of Christmas in Branson is a Special Holiday Treat

Broadway’s Spirit of Christmas in Branson, Missouri is a festive production focusing on the fun of the season. The show begins with Santa and his helpers singing and dancing their way through a wintry village. Before you know it, The Osmond Brothers (Jimmy, Jay & Wayne) are serenading you with songs like “Down by the Lazy River,” “The Proud One,” and “Can’t Get Next to You.” Then, Babette Young brings the merriment of Christmas to town with a wonderful rendition on “The Christmas Song,” which is followed nicely by a Sleigh Ride skit that is visually stunning and features the song “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.” “Getting in the Mood – For Christmas” by Brian Setzer is performed next, and it is an upbeat dance number that is whole lot of fun!

The performers sang “What Child is This?” which was very moving and brought the reason of the season to the forefront of the production. A medley of “Joyful, Joyful,” “O Happy Day” and “Higher & Higher” really brought the house down and had me moving in my seat! They were joyous songs performed for a joyous holiday. Before the joy took a intermission, The Osmonds rounded out the first half with songs by brother acts, which showed off Jimmy’s high-vocal range, especially on the Jackson 5’s “ABC.”

A rockin’ Christmas was celebrated in the second half with songs like “Jingle Bell Rock” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” Favorite Duets were also paid homage to by Jimmy & Babette before one of the most endearing segments began – the Christmas dinner scene. “Be Our Guest” is serenaded to the guests and the audience during an elaborate dance scene that is over-the-top fun. A clapping chorus is constructed next. “One Horse Open Sleigh” is the song, and the performer’s hands are their only instrument as they make the song come to life. It is a really neat number and the audience loved it! “Mary did you Know,” sang by Jimmy, held the stage next and was very touching. Brother Jay performed “Little Drummer Boy” as well while the rest of the cast tap-danced in unison.

Branson’s Broadway – Spirit of Christmas closes the show with a special video segment of The Osmonds, accompanied by a live performance of “Through the Years.” “All I want for Christmas” & “White Christmas” round out this holiday show, completing two hours of merriment that celebrate Christmas – Branson style!