Celebrating Christmas at Branson's Dino Christmas Show Provides Meaningful Message

The Dino Christmas Show in Branson, Missouri is an all out Christmas Extravaganza featuring elaborate sets & costumes that rival Broadway productions. The theme for this year’s production is “Somewhere in Christmas Time Where Dreams Come True,” and it takes guests on a whirlwind trip through celebrations throughout the world, while also showcasing universal elements of Christmas. The opening scene of the show features “We Need a Little Christmas” while dancers prance around the set of glowing presents, a giant Christmas tree and fireplace. Dino’s Austrian crystal piano is the centerpiece of the set, and Dino gracefully plays all of the holiday hits throughout the 2 ½ hour show. There are segments showcasing Ireland, Greece, Spain, Vienna, Russia and of course, the Ozarks!

The entire show is a highlight, but I found the Music Box segment to be especially beautiful, as Dino played “Lara’s Theme” from the movie Dr. Zhivago, and Cheryl, his wife, twirled in a cloud of smoke as if she was a girl from a music box. Christmas in Vienna was another favorite, as the entire stage is transformed into a costume ball, complete with stunning ball gowns worn by the cast of dancers. Dino plays “My Favorite Things” as little toy soldiers dance, ballerina’s prance, and the sugar plum fairy performs.

The second half of the show is magical, as Dino & his piano float in air with a haze of clouds beneath them. A winter wonderland scene soon lights up the stage and “Sleigh Ride” is merrily performed by the entire cast. “Birthday of a King” brought the reason of the season to the forefront of the production as golden angel wings flanked the stage. The breathtaking grand finale combined the talents of Cheryl & Dino as “Silent Night” filled the auditorium, and a manger scene occupied the stage. As the song progressed, flying angels appeared on the stage, as did a larger scene of Mary, Joseph & Jesus on the day he was born, Christmas.

The Branson Dino Christmas Show is a magnificent production suited for anyone in the Christmas spirit!