2025 SHOW CALENDAR
* All dates and showtimes subject to change.
Call the Hamners' Variety Theater box office for confirmation.
MEET THE CAST
James Allen
Vocals/Guitar/Percussion
James is originally from Sydney, Australia where he studied musical theatre at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts.
Theatre credits include: Les Miserables, Guys and Dolls, and Jesus Christ Superstar.
James traveled the world as a guest entertainer on Princess Cruises for six years before moving to Las Vegas where he was the vocal captain in Donn Arden's Jubilee! He's now a Branson local with his wife and two daughters. He is excited to bring this new show to Branson! James also co-produces and performs in the multi-award winning BACK TO THE BEE GEES!
Branson credits include:
New Jersey Nights, Broadway's Greatest Hits, Dublin's Irish Tenors and Celtic Ladies, #1 Hits of the 60s (and 50s too), Beach Boys California Dreamin', and Thank You for the Music - a Modern Tribute to ABBA.
Originally from Stockbridge, GA, Stephen grew up performing in musicals and began his professional career working in theme parks. He spent several seasons performing in various shows at Stone Mountain Park and Six Flags Over Georgia before graduating college with a B.A. in Music. After college, he moved to Pigeon Forge, TN to perform in the closing cast of The Miracle at the Miracle Theater. He moved with his wife, Chelsie, to Branson in 2012. He has served as the on-staff worship leader at Ozark Mountain Community Church since 2016. Stephen and Chelsie welcomed their first child, Oliver, in August of 2021! Stephen also co-produces and performs in the multi-award winning BACK TO THE BEE GEES!
Theatrical credits include: Footloose the Musical, Little Shop of Horrors, Guys and Dolls, Seussical the Musical, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown, Snoopy the Musical, West Side Story and Urinetown the Musical.
Branson credits include:
Joseph and Miracle of Christmas at Sight & Sound Theatres, Smoke on the Mountain and Sanders Family Christmas, Maxine's Christmas Carol, A Janice Martin Cirque Show, CJ Newsom's Classic Country and Comedy, Raiding the Country Vault, Comedy Jamboree, Beach Boys California Dreamin', and Thank You for the Music - A Modern Tribute to ABBA.
Vocals/Piano/Percussion
Stephen Odom
Josh Carroll
Lead Percussion/Bass/Guitar/Vocals
Josh was born and raised in the small farm town of Odin, IL. It was in this southern IL town that Josh cut his teeth in the music industry.
Coming from a large family of performers, Josh carried on the tradition and moved to Branson, MO in 2001 where he was cast in the Magnificent Country show at the White House Theater as a male lead and featured guitarist. He later went on to become the lead Guitarist for the Magnificent America Show at the White House Theater as well as a featured performer in the Magnificent Seven show.
Other Branson credits include: #1 Hits of the 60s, Nights at the Hollow (Silver Dollar City), America's Top Country Hits, and CJ Newsom's Classic Country & Comedy.
Jacob Nelson
Lead Guitar/Vocals
Originally from Iowa, Jacob grew up playing bass and guitar. In addition to his love for music, he also has a passion for mission work.
Last year, he served as a missionary to Australia for 6 months! Jacob previously filled in on guitar for "O Happy Day" at Hamners' Variety Theater in 2022 and he currently rocks out playing lead guitar nightly at Anthems of Rock at King's Castle Theater.
