One of the newest shows in town, Bill Haley’s Original Comets, has a new home this year at the Andy Williams Moon River Theater. Previously, they were located at the Dick Clark American Bandstand Theater and performed in a very entertaining afternoon production known as 2 O’Clock Rocks, which featured “Diamond” Dave Somerville, original lead for “The Diamonds” & McKenna Medley (Bill Medley’s Daughter), as well as Bill Haley’s Original Comets. This year, The Comets star in their own show, celebrating not only the beloved music of the 50s & 60s, but also the innocence of the days when poodle skirts and saddle shoes were all the rage.Bill Haley’s Original Comets in Branson treats guests to their fantastic hits, and of course, a bit of comedy to spice things up! They begin their set with “Shake, Rattle & Roll” and dive right into other hits like “House is Rockin,” which is a great live performance, and “See You Later, Alligator,” as well as a medley of lesser known hits like “Crazy Man Crazy,” “Dim, Dim the Lights,” “Mambo Rock” & “Rock-A-Beatin' Boogie.” “Rock the Joint” and a Louis Armstrong infused “What a Wonderful World” were also standouts. My favorite, though, would have to be their performances of “Rockin Robin” & “Rock Around the Clock.” They were spot on during these segments, and really brought the house down.
The gentlemen who perform in this show are really amazing, and their showmanship and talent really shines on the stage. Marshall Lytle and Joey d'Ambrosio, both 75, play their instruments with the energy and enthusiasm of teenagers, all the while performing tricks and showboating with the best of them. However, I have to pay special tribute to their drummer, Dick Richards, who at the young age of 85 did a great job of banging those drums. His drum solo totally blew me away!
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