Branson 1950s Show: Hot Rods & High Heels at Clay Cooper Theatre

Spend an afternoon in the 1950s and leave humming the songs

Hot Rods & High Heels is a live 1950s tribute show at Clay Cooper Theatre in Branson featuring eight singers and dancers, a live band, and two hours of music and choreography built around the greatest hits of the era. The cast performs in November and December with added Christmas songs like "Silver Bells" and "Jingle Bell Rock." Wheelchair accessible seating is available. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend 1950s Hot Rods & High Heels show

• Arrive at Clay Cooper Theatre
• Watch Hot Rods & High Heels show

The experience

You walk into Clay Cooper Theatre ready to step back into the 1950s, and the stage delivers exactly that. Eight singers and dancers backed by a live band take you through the music that defined the decade: the songs you know by heart, the dances that make you want to get up from your seat. The show runs two hours and leans hard into the era: poodle skirts, sock hops, soda shop scenes, and the teenage romance storylines that made the 1950s feel like one long, good memory.

In November and December, the production adds a special section of beloved 1950s Christmas songs: "Silver Bells," "Jingle Bell Rock," and others that shift the nostalgia into holiday mode. The live band keeps the energy moving, and the choreography is built to stir up recognition and maybe get you tapping your feet or humming along before the final curtain.

The theatre is fully wheelchair accessible, with dedicated seating available. Let the box office know at booking if you need assistance. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or ride in a stroller. If you want a souvenir (a live show DVD or a photo from the performance), those are available to purchase after the show wraps.

What’s included

• Live entertainment with eight singers and dancers.
• a live band backing the entire performance.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday and FridayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Youth (13 to 16 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 28 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Clay Coopers Country Express

Is this one for you?This show suits groups and families who want a full evening of live music and dancing without leaving Branson, and the fixed two-hour format means you can plan the rest of your day around it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 16 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What songs does the Hot Rods & High Heels show include?

The show centers on the greatest hits of the 1950s era, with choreography and live performances built around the music that defined the decade. In November and December, the production adds Christmas songs like "Silver Bells" and "Jingle Bell Rock" to the lineup.

How long is the show at Clay Cooper Theatre?

The show runs two hours from start to finish, giving you a full evening of 1950s music and dancing without a break that eats into the rest of your day.

Is the Clay Cooper Theatre wheelchair accessible?

The theatre is fully wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces designed for wheelchair use. Dedicated accessible seating is available. Advise the box office at booking if you need wheelchair assistance.