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Larry Chance and the Earls Spanning from the late 1950s into the new millennium, the Earls have continuously been pleasing audiences with their flawless harmonies ceaseless vitality, and endearing dedication to their fans. Larry Chance and the Earls represent the music that helped define Rock 'N' Roll, the original doo-wop era that put the street corner—society onto the national charts.

Doug started singing at the age of two and began using his God-given talent professionally at the age of twelve.

He toured and opened for many other stars like Marie Osmond, Roy Clark, Tony Orlando, Tanya Tucker, Bobby Vinton, Mel Tillis, The Gatlins, Moe Bandy, Ronnie Mc Dowell…

As a long-time favorite in Branson, it wasn’t a stretch that in 1994 his own show was created, “The Branson Morning Show, starring Doug Gabriel.”

His talent has made him Branson’s Most Awarded Performer, and soon he began performing at night to the same ovations he got during the day.

Doug is the 8th longest-running act in the Branson area. This is due to his seemingly effortless talent, the quality of his show, and the altering of his show each year to keep things fresh. His talent and personal appeal will keep you coming back every time you are in Branson.

This is an example of a man who never lost sight of making his professional dreams come true. Doug’s talent, consistency, and persistence made a diamond in the rough, a shining star.

Johnny Petillo's career spans four decades in many genres both on television and the live stage. Recently, he has starred in the National Tour of Johnny Petillo Juke Box Dreams Show, Tony Orlando with Johnny Petillo on Tour, Johnny Petillo One Man Show, and Johnny Petillo TV Variety Show from New York. In the 1990s, he hosted The Johnny Petillo Show, a weekly entertainment TV show. Interviewing and booking all the talent for the show, Petillo had the opportunity to work with guests like Tony Orlando, Comedienne Pudgy, Danny & The Juniors, The Duprees, The New Chordettes, and many others. Johnny Petillo has recorded hit singles and performed for over 20 years with rock and roll groups such as the Duprees and Danny & The Juniors. He has appeared on The Tonight Show, HBO Rock 'N Roll Anniversary Special, TNN Celebrity Spotlight, and others. Petillo has also won fame for his comedic and dramatic roles in legitimate theatre in both New York and New Jersey. A true talent! 

 From Broadway to Buble' and Beyond

This talented young man has performed all over the world in such Musicals as "Hairspray", "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat", and "Rock of Ages" to name a few. He just toured in the first national tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "School of Rock the musical". He has also appeared on NCL cruise line as a headline entertainer. This is a performer who will keep you entertained with his high energy and a comedic delivery.

Singer and songwriter Michael D’Amore for almost 35 years, Michael has been a professional entertainer based out of the New York metropolitan area. Having performed in several genres, Michael eventually found himself drawn to the harmony of the Classic R & B and Doo Wop sounds. Michael currently performs as a one man show showcasing the very best of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. He is also a member of The Capris and proud to sing lead on their hits “There’s A Moon Out Tonight” and “Morse Code Of Love” for music fans around the world. 

A night of music not to be missed—a rollercoaster roster of legends like Tina Turner, Louis Armstrong, and Prince. Come along on a musical journey that spans a whopping 7 decades! Meghan has recorded with some of the greatest in contemporary r&b, performed in Broadway theaters, opera halls, and across the globe on various pop/rock tours. Utilizing a diverse cultural upbringing to encompass every genre of music, it won’t be long before this show has you moving and grooving along with every number!

Shake, rattle, and soul is sure to deliver an awesome night of music for those both young AND young at heart!

 Singer: Along with his classic, cool style as a vocalist.he has dabbled in the motion picture industry playing extras in such movies as Presumed Innocent with Harrison Ford, A Shock to the System with Michael Cane, and the part of a police detective in the Michael Estefan movie Only the Strong. In Stan’s words, “Tony Bennett sang a great song called ‘The Best Is Yet To Come.’ Well, the best has come for me. It’s an honor and an extreme privilege to be traveling with Terry Johnson and The Flamingos performing to audiences that appreciate meaningful music. Never in my wildest dreams did I think this day would come.”​ 

 Singer: Martina's experience ranges from Musical Theatre to Cruise Lines. She has a very versatile style that would complement any event. 

 Feelin' Good, recently got the attention of BroadwayWorld.com! Rome sings in the style of Grammy-winning crooner, Michael Buble while surrounded by an amazing band and beautiful dancers! The show focuses on the incredible music that Michael Buble has brought back made popular and sexy again, while sprinkled with highlights of Rome's own world-wide theatrical and film experiences! Rome has had many career highlights including starring in Broadway Musicals, regionally and all of over the world, such as: A Chorus Line..., Annie, Brigadoon, Camelot, Fiddler on the Roof, Godspell, My Fair Lady, On The Town, Pippin, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and West Side Story! 

 Mike Marino - affectionately known to millions of his fans worldwide as New Jersey's Bad Boy - is one of the most loved comedians of our time. He has performed in every major comedy club, theatre, casino and event center from New York to Los Angeles and around the world. Mike has also shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the business.
Mike Marino was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. He entered the entertainment industry at an early age and has studied at some of the most prestigious acting schools in New York, the Herbert Berghof Studio and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Mike has appeared in over 200 national television commercials, including many endorsements and has received a Best Actor Clio Award Nomination. He has acted in many Prime Time soaps and television shows including: As the World Turns, One Life to Live, Becker, Nikki, Frasier and Party of Five. His film credits include Crooks, Pizza with Bullets, Hangin' in Hedo and Steven King's Lucky Quarter and Criticsized. 

Carl Guerra started his comedy career right after graduating from college on the New York comedy club circuit in the early 1980s. He honed his craft at such clubs as Dangerfields, The Comic Strip, and The Improvisation. He's also appeared on Evening At The Improv, Star Search, and numerous regional TV shows. 

  “A Master of rapid fire one liners” claimed Las Vegas Today . The South Florida Sun-Sentinel touted: “Merola is a real pro when it comes to working an audience.” Who is this funny man who has played some of the finest venues in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Aspen, Cape Cod and Fort Lauderdale? Who is the entertainer who has opened for the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Spyra Gyra, Paula Poundstone and a host of others?
Whether he is entertaining for a corporate meeting, convention, or at a top comedy spot or nightclub, Gene Merola knows how to totally immerse an audience in a wild and fun-filled romp of laughter, song and an event that is sure to be memorable. 

 An Atlanta native, Mark has spent his entire life in the South. However, he is NOT what you might expect to see when you hear the words "Southern Comic". For decades, his Southern Not Stupid show has been taking the country by storm. In 2020 he and his wife moved from Atlanta to SW Florida and they have totally embraced the tropical lifestyle! In fact, it inspired him to expanded his comedic message to: LAUGHING ON THE FLIP SIDE OF LIFE. Not only is his comedy hilarious, it's smart, to the point, and cutting-edge clean. He has been taking audiences by storm from coast to coast, and internationally on land and at sea. Mark will allow you to see the lighter side of the dumb things that happen all around you every day. A few things that you’ll hopefully take from his show are: You don't have to be dirty to be funny, having a Southern accent does NOT mean you are stupid, the FUN STARTS AT 50! Mark has always been able to make people laugh, but when he first took the stage in 1993, he knew he found his calling, and he has never looked back. Since then he has worked comedy clubs, colleges, casinos, corporate events, country clubs, international resorts, and cruise ships. His performances aboard Carnival Cruise Lines have made him an even more diverse comedian. 

You’ve heard his music on Television starring actors like Kevin Nealon, or pro athletes like Chris Bosh & amp; Arnold Palmer. His original tunes have been recorded by other artists, or used for podcasts, mobile apps and commercials airing daily throughout North America. 2018 CCMA nominated artist Rory Gardiner has appeared on multiple CMT (Country Music Television) nationally broadcasted reality shows and shared the stage with a number of great country acts like Keith Urban.

NATIONAL TELEVISION APPEARANCES

EVENING AT THE IMPROV, COMIC STRIP LIVE, THE FOX NETWORK, SHOWTIME, AMERICA'S FUNNIEST PEOPLE, A&E CAROLINE'S COMEDY HOUR, COMEDY ON THE ROAD-A&E, WINDS OF WHOPPEE-STEVE MARTIN SPECIAL, COMEDY IS NOT PRETTY -STEVE MARTIN SPECIAL

LAS VEGAS: THE SANDSTHE ALLAD INTHE MAXIM PALACE STATION
ATLANTIC CITY RESORTS: THE CLARIDGE, THE TROPICANA,      TRUMP'S CASTLE
LAKE TAHOE: THE HORIZON

Keith has been making people laugh in all fifty states—and all over the world—for more than a quarter of a century. He has appeared on Entertainment Tonight and Hulu's Comedy Time. Apart from being a great comedian, Keith Ross is also a director, co-writer and star of Electives. He can be seen on Amazon Prime’s Not for Nothin’ which he co-writes, co-stars, and is executive producer. He has appeared in hit independent movies like Mobsters and Mormons and The R.M. In 2011, Keith was featured in the Who's Who. There are articles on him in popular publications such as New York Weekly, L.A. Wire, U.S. News, Los Angeles Times, U.S. Reporter, Entertainment Monthly News, the Daily News, and many more. Keith is also a very talented athlete who held the Masters High Jump record in his age group for seven years (2000-2007). In 1998 he finished second in the Masters World Championships and he has won three National Championships in Masters High-Jumping. He was ranked #1 in 2000 for outdoor high-jumping and in 2006 for indoor high-jumping. He also has a third-degree black-belt in Kung-Fu and is working towards his fourth-degree.

Hey Everybody, look no further, the act you need to book right now is right in front of your eyes! Catch him while you can – RICH PURPURA! Rich has been performing his comedy/magic worldwide for over 33 years – everywhere but Iowa. That’s why he’s the most requested private and corporate event comic and luxury cruise ship entertainer on over eight major cruise lines, including Holland America, Celebrity, and even Disney, where he was the #1 family entertainer for seven straight years. When Rich is not at sea, he’s busy entertaining landlubbers at corporate events across America, except Cleveland. 

 Wes is a multi-talented entertainer. As a Saxophonist, Flutist & Vocalist, he excels as a skilled professional and unique entertainer. As an entertainer, Wes has perfected his craft on stages throughout North America and on cruise ships from the Caribbean to the Mexican Riviera. Wes was born in Mississippi and grew up in California. Graduating from San Diego State University with a Masters Degree in Music, he now lives in Hollywood, Florida (near Ft. Lauderdale & Miami).

He has performed with such greats as the Four Tops and Temptations. Touring the world with various Jazz, Reggae, World Beat and Top 40 bands. This has given him a wealth of experience in performing for a wide range of audiences.

Starting his solo project in 2009, Wes thas had he opportunity to play his show exclusively and to showcase his talent, in a unique and personal way.

Mentalist, Magic and More

An Illusionist and Comedy Magician based out of Orlando, Florida. He grew up in Latin America spending several years in San Jose, Costa Rica and more time in San Juan and Carolina, Puerto Rico where he joined the Society of Young Magicians in 1985. In 1985, has won competitions on National Television, which then he went onto work on TV for Telemundo and Univision and many celebrities.  He has competed time and time again with Nathan Burton, they would go back and forth for the next several years with him winning one year and Glen the next. After meeting Tony Clark and at that time was when Glen decided to start performing Dove Magic.  “The Glen Foster Show” is an entertaining show for ages 4-104. Glen has performed for many Corporate Fortune 500 Companies, Performing Arts Centers, Cruise Ships, Private Events, Libraries, Churches, Weddings, Camps and much more…  “The Glen Foster Show” can also be performed COMPLETELY in Spanish. “Se Habla Español”

 Amy Lyn was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin. She started singing and performing when she was 3 and performed as a lead vocalist in over 700 shows before moving to Arizona. She is a professionally trained. 

Now, as a dueling piano player, she is thrilled to be able to live her passion and inspire people every day with her voice and soul.

Randy began his dueling piano training in 2001 at Universal Citywalk’s Howl at the Moon Hollywood, and became a full-time performer in 2005. Since leaving California in 2007, he has lived in Seattle, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Singapore and has worked several cruise ships in both the Pacific and Atlantic.

Along with performing with Amy and his other Premier Piano partners, Randy has also worked as a staff member at Pat O’ Brien’s at Universal Citywalk Orlando since Spring of 2019.

Michael Menes (pronounced Men•ness) is a contemporary vaudevillian who has performed all over the world. A juggler for over 30 years, Michael has performed in festivals, theaters, television, and on a dozen luxury cruise lines including Disney Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean and Holland America Line. Michael’s television credits include appearing on the SOLTROM SERIES produced by CIRQUE du SOLEIL for the Bravo Channel, three appearances on French TV Variety Show “Le Grande Cabaret du Monde” in Paris, JUST FOR LAUGHS in Montreal, and on the “INTERNATIONAL HUMOR FESTIVAL” TV Special on CCTV in Beijing, China, a program that aired to over 200 million people across Asia. When not on tour, Michael makes his home in the Oxford Hills Region of Western Maine where he has his own retreat and arts studio for creating shows, directing and workshopping called The Eureka Arts Retreat . 

 Mark Alan is a professional comedy magician who has performed funny, interactive magic, comedy, and mentalism nationwide and internationally on land and at sea on cruise ships for over 25 years 

 A family group consisting of fiddling and step dancing siblings -
Tom, Kerry & Julie Fitzgerald. These siblings, from just outside of
Canada’s renowned Ottawa Valley, have come a long way from
their small town roots. Featuring 3-time Canadian Grandmaster
Fiddle Champions and Ontario Open Step Dance Champions, this
unique act features high-energy fiddling and mind-blowing step
dancing. It is the rare combination of exceptional musicianship,
incomparable step dancing, audience interaction, evident love of
performing, and genuine sibling connection that resonates with
audiences of all ages and sets this group apart. 

" The Fitzgeralds are standout musicians in our Canadian music industry...The caliber of musicianship is very high- I think together they are beautiful blend of gorgeous fiddle music, and top rate, absolutely exhilarating dance routines."

Peter is an international headliner, and Critics' Choice Award Winner ! He's often in the Caribbean, Mexican resorts, and certainly known in clubs across the USA. He is a fantastic ventriloquist and comedian, enjoyed by ALL audiences. Over the years, He and his various puppets have been invited to open for Jay Leno, Howie Mandell, Dennis Miller, Loretta Lynn, Judy Collins, Sinbad, Percy Sledge and the list goes on. He has performed private partiess for John Mellencamp's family and the late Dale Earnhardt When not booked at a resort he may be available for your next event.  Peter keeps his show fresh by adding new and exciting sidekicks to his show every year. He can also have a sidekick made for your special event.

Todd Charles is just your typical banjo, juggling, hand-shadow impression, singing animal, magical, musical, comedy act!  His creative vision combines his talents, resulting in never-before-seen comedy that's been captivating audiences all over the world.  He's opened for many prominent musical & comedy artists, and has had the privilege to work with Michael Buble’, Kevin Bacon, George Burns, Merv Griffin, Chris Rock, Ray Romano, and Adam Sandler, to name a few.

Nowadays, Todd spends most of his time performing as his alter-ego, “The Moogician,” at State & County Fairs across the country. 

Besides Comedy Clubs and International Comedy Festivals. 

ROQUE CIRQUE, Cirque that ROCKS, is one of a kind high flying aerial cirque show combined with a live band rock tribute of all the classics from the 70's and 80's.  Enjoy two shows in one as you watch rockin' routines on Silks, Lyra, Hammock, Spanish Web and many dance routines combined with live band and high rock vocals of all your favorite classic rock songs. 

ARE YOU READY TO ROQUE!