Branson: Dutton Family Theater Live Show & Comedy

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Duration2h

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Two hours of bluegrass, rock and family comedy at the Duttons' Branson stage

You watch two hours of live music and comedy performed by a family of musicians who've appeared on NBC, RFD-TV, and Nickelodeon. The show spans bluegrass, rock, and country with comedy woven through, and it's built for all ages. Tickets are held at the box office for pickup on the day of the performance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend The Dutton Show in Branson

Arrive at Dutton Family Theater
Watch two-hour live musical show
Enjoy Bluegrass, Rock, and Country
Experience comedy and dance performances
See family entertainers featured on TV

The Experience

The moment the lights drop, you hear it before you see it—the snap of drums, the twang of a guitar, voices layered thick and tight. The Duttons hit the stage at their family theater just off Branson's main strip, and for the next two hours, they move through bluegrass, contemporary rock, country, and comedy without pause. There's no slow setup here. These are people who've been doing this for thirty-one years, who raised kids between tour dates and TV appearances, and it shows in how they move together, how they know when to push and when to let the audience catch its breath.

The show pulls from their whole career—the NBC America's Got Talent run in 2007, their RFD-TV weekly series, the Nickelodeon feature, the PBS specials. But this isn't a highlight reel. It's a live performance, which means the energy shifts, the jokes land different, and you're watching a family that actually knows how to hold a stage. The mix of genres means there's something for most people in the room. Kids sit through it without fidgeting. Adults recognize the songs. The comedy doesn't talk down to either group. Bright, flashing lights are part of the show, so if you're sensitive to that, it's worth knowing upfront.

The theater itself is built for this—wheelchair accessible throughout, room for strollers if you're bringing small children, service animals welcome. Your tickets are held at the box office on the day of the show, so you collect them when you arrive. The whole thing runs two hours, which is long enough to feel like a real night out but short enough that you're not drained by the time the final song hits. It's the kind of entertainment Branson built itself around, and the Duttons have earned their nightly sold-out crowds.

What’s included

Your visit includes live entertainment at the Dutton Family Theater and local taxes. The two-hour show features music, dance, and comedy performed by the Dutton family.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcome

Operated by The Dutton Family Theater

Is this one for you?Book this if you want an evening of live music and comedy that works for the whole family without needing to research what's age-appropriate—the Duttons have built their show to hold an audience from kids to grandparents, and the two-hour length means you get a full night out without exhaustion.