BRANSON, Mo. — This vacation destination in the heart of the Ozark Mountains has much more to offer than Silver Dollar City or Dolly Parton’s Stampede. Both are popular attractions, of course. Silver Dollar City was recently named America’s Stop theme park by USA Today, while Dolly Parton’s Stampede claims to be the most visited dinner attraction in the world.
But Branson is all about options, especially when it comes to live entertainment. And there’s plenty to do, from restaurant servers who double as singers to a Michael Jackson impersonator from Rhode Island who’s dedicated to perfecting his craft. My family experienced both during a visit late last year.
At the Reza Live Theater on Highway 165, Michael Knight is on a mission to continue his idol’s musical legacy. Knight, 39, a native of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, plays the late Jackson in “MJ The Illusion: ReLiving The King of Pop.” He performs several of Jackson’s hits, including “Jam,” “Thriller,” Smooth Criminal and “Billie Jean,” while encouraging audience participation throughout his two-hour show.
