All Hands On Deck in Branson - America's Favorite WWII Big Band Roadshow
America's #1 patriotic show returns to Branson!
Experience a time when our nation was fully united - with an authentic 1942 Roadshow & Radio Broadcast - the songs, dances and laughs America has loved for over 70 years.
This award-winning homage to the days of Bob Hope and war bond drives features Broadway veteran Jody Madaras, a cast of New York voices, the rich sounds of the live Hollywood Victory Caravan Big Band Orchestra, classic commercials, tight harmonies, Broadway-style tap dancing, an audience sing-a-long and 42 of the greatest American songs ever written.
Come celebrate America with the ALL HANDS ON DECK show!
Rates - including tax
| Type | Rate |
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Adult Rate (Ages 16+): |
$42.00 |
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Child Rate (Ages 4-15): |
$20.00 |
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Child - Free (Ages 3 and Under, on Adult Lap): |
$0.00 |
Tour / Activity Details
September: 6, 13, 14, 20, 27, 28
October: 4, 5, 7, 11, 12, 18, 19
November: 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 29, 30
December: 1, 6, 7, 8
Please check availability calendar
Hotel pick-up or drop-off is not included; the address of the theatre will be on your E-Ticket. Please order online or call us at 212-852-4822 to order or for more information.
There is a $6.95 USD processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order. There is a service charge per ticket. This charge will be reflected on your summary before you checkout. The total shown at checkout includes any fuel surcharges, service charges and tax. There are no additional charges, unless otherwise specified.
Tour / Activity Policies
Cancellation Policy: There are no refunds. All sales are final.
Change Fee Policy: If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.
Tour / Activity Description
Show History
The ALL HANDS ON DECK! show was born of a heart filled with gratitude and patriotism. Creator and star Jody Madaras wanted to write a show that would say “Thank you” to the greatest generation – the men and women who served America during WWII and The Korean Conflict — and also remind Americans of a time when our country was truly united.
Madaras said, “This new 1940s show is very special to me — I spent nearly four years writing it.” The Ohio farm boy knew he wanted to say something important. “We are reminded everyday that our country has challenges. I wanted to write about patriotic unity, what’s right about our country and thank our veterans in a musical way. I know how much these songs mean to them. I wanted audiences to leave feeling a little better and happier about our country.”
Madaras used the Hollywood Victory Caravan — a group of famous film stars who toured America by train in 1942 selling war bonds — as the setting for his show. “When I got the idea to do the show, one of the things I found was that no one had ever done a show based on the Caravan. It was a huge part of the war effort and no one had ever fully honored them.”
“1942 was one of the most pivotal years in world history paving the way for much of the prosperity we enjoy in this great country of ours. That’s our theme: being united, then and now.”
Madaras’ strong patriotism is credited in large part to his family. His grandmother June was extremely active in the American Legion Auxiliary. “Growing up with Grandma, we always listened to these songs. She was very proud of the United States and believed we are at our best when we are united. Her handwriting is in this show.” His grandfather, Adolph “Duff” immigrated through Ellis Island from Hungary in 1911, and proudly served as an officer in the US Navy in WWII.
In a family of great Americans lives great patriotism, reverence, gratitude, honor and integrity. Madaras has masterfully crafted together those values into a production that takes us all on a sentimental and truly inspirational journey.
The ALL HANDS ON DECK! Show premiered in 2011 in Perrysburg, Ohio. Madaras said it was a “complete surprise that so many people came to the show in Perrysburg. I had a simple idea worth trying, and the audiences’ response was overwhelming.”
2012 brought a highly successful national tour, playing to sold out houses all across the U.S.A.
Jody Madaras has been described as a “home town farm boy who went to New York, made it big, and has now come back home with a message of patriotism and gratitude.” Good news for audiences in Branson, who can now enjoy the show.
The show has won the Terry Music Award for Outstanding Morning Show and the Branson Show Award for Most Patriotic.
Songs
Just some of the 42 fabulous songs:
- Chattanooga Choo Choo
- I'm in the Mood for Love
- Don't Fence Me In
- Sentimental Journey
- Pennsylvania Polka
- America the Beautiful
- South of the Border
- Yankee Doodle Dandy
- Strike Up the Band
- Embraceable You
- A Military Medley
Hotel pick-up or drop-off is not included; the address of the theatre will be on your E-Ticket. Please order online or call us at 212-852-4822 to order or for more information.