This Holiday Season is Tied with a Yellow Ribbon at Bally's!

Experience the miracle on the boardwalk December 10 - 15, Tony Orlando's smash holiday show, "Santa and Me."

It's filled with the joy and music of the holiday season along with Tony's biggest hits: "Candida", "Knock Three Times", "Tie a Yellow Ribbon", "Sweet Gypsy Rose" and "He Don't Love You (Like I love You)" capped with a nightly New Year's Eve Party.

IT'S A SHOW YOU'LL ALWAYS REMEMBER, A NIGHT YOU'LL NEVER FORGET!!

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TONY ORLANDO

BACK BY DEMAND  

ONE OF BRANSON’S ALL TIME FAVORITE CELEBRITIES!
TONY ORLANDO ANNOUNCES RETURN OF CHRISTMAS SHOW

“SANTA AND ME”

NOVEMBER 9 THROUGH DECEMBER 5, 2004 – 8pm SHOW

One of Branson’s all time favorite Christmas shows, starring one of America ’s most Endearing performers, returns back by popular demand to the entertainment mecca of Branson, Missouri.  Tony Orlando announces the opening of his Christmas Show, “SANTA & ME”, November 9 through December 5, 2004.  This limited engagement will be presented on the grand stage of Mansion American Theatre, known for hosting extravagant live Broadway style musicals.  

“SANTA & ME” was written, produced and directed by Tony himself, who bills the holiday celebration as a musical for all ages with a wide variety of Christmas favorites, comedy, magical sets, original music, and “Santa” himself, who delivers the true meaning of Christmas.  Orlando weaves together humor with emotion, bringing audiences to standing ovations time and time again. “SANTA & ME” will certainly ring in the spirit of the holidays,” said Sean Murray, General manager of the Mansion America Theatre, already home to two musical extravaganzas, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and brand new show “Celebrate America ”!  Every performance promises a night full of surprises and a wide variety of entertainment as people see Tony shine when he takes the stage to share the true meaning of Christmas,” Murray said.  

The holiday show falls during Orlando ’s Annual Yellow Ribbon Salute to Veterans, and annual Branson performance, which has netted Orlando accolades for his genuine appreciation of the men and women who serve our country.  Recently, the College of the Ozarks and the U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell were among the dignitaries awarding Orlando for his contributions of leadership, time, talents and personal resources to our American Veterans.

 Orlando looks forward to the special holiday presentation and the enthusiastic response to his return to Branson.  “Branson is a place you always remember, with shows you never forget,” said Orlando .  “We hope this will be the beginning of many more Christmas seasons at the Mansion America Theatre.”

For more information, reservations and group discounts, contact Mansion America Theatre at 866-707-4100 or 417-239-1333.  Santa & Me  November 9- December 5, 2004 at 8pm only.

March 17, 2004

'Santa and Me' and Tony back in Branson

Holiday show brought back from Las Vegas because of audience demand.

By Michael A. Brothers
News-Leader Staff

Singer Tony Orlando has announced the Christmas show he wrote, directed, produced and stars in will return to Branson this winter.

"Santa and Me" will run Nov. 9 through Dec. 5 at the Mansion America Theater.

The phrase "back by popular demand" may sound like another oft-used marketing ploy, Orlando says, but in this case it's only the truth.

Orlando first came to Branson in 1993 and made the city his home. Although he stopped performing there full time in 1998, Orlando still calls Branson home and performs a veterans show each November.

"The one thing I kept hearing from the people who get on these buses that bring people to town was, 'When are you going to bring back "Santa and Me?"'" Orlando says.

Orlando took the show to Las Vegas for the past three years.

"It's a sweet, warm show," he says. "I play myself. The show opens in my home and I see these red pants coming down through the chimney."

Orlando meets Santa — though he's unbelieving at first — and eventually receives a lesson in the true meaning of the season. Santa's gift to Orlando is a Nativity scene.

"Christmas is a season to celebrate the birth of Christ and very often when we see Santa he is ignorant of this fact," Orlando says. "But not in this show."

The show features plenty of classic Christmas songs woven into its story line. Gail Lennon will make a special appearance in the show, and Orlando's longtime backing band, the Lefty Brothers, will be its musical foundation.

Liz Stanley, director of sales for Branson Hospitality, which organizes motor coach trips to the city, says the show is heavily requested.

"I think it's because of Tony," she says. "He's so personable with the crowd and it's not just your ... typical singing, dancing Christmas show. There's actually a story to line to it."

What People are Saying...

“It’s the greatest Christmas show I have seen in a long, long time.  I am so happy for Tony.”

Bobby Vinton

“…it’s a high level show …centered on the Christ of Christmas….Just like mine has…your whole family needs to see this one!
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Carman
Contemporary Christian Artist

From opening to closing “Santa & Me” inspires, captivates and fascinates.  It lifts your spirits high with laughter…not since the days of old variety shows on TV can three generations of a family sit together and enjoy such a exquisite stage presentation…not only will you believe, you heart will feel good believing!!”

Duke Morgan
Afternoon Host
KJUL 104.3 FM Radio

"Santa & Me is Great! It's the best Christmas show I've ever seen. After seeing it, I dropped any idea of having my own.  If you get a chance to see the show, don't miss it!!!"

Mickey Gilley

“…I don’t know of any musical show I have enjoyed more than Tony’s special Christmas program…it is a reflection of his gracious heart and warm personality.

Dr. Gary Smalley
Author

Ring in 2005 with Tony!

Come and join Tony, the Lefty Brothers Band,  our famous 10 foot tall “Live Animation” characters along with our family and friends as we bring in the New Year, “Rock and Roll” style at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City , New Jersey December 31^st. For more information and show reservations call the Tropicana at (609) 340-4200.

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