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The Duttons Blog
News from the theater, stories from the road, and everything happening with The Duttons.
Remembering Michael Schaertl
The Dutton family remembers Michael Schaertl, whose artistic vision and friendship shaped decades of work together.
The Duttons Announce Their 2026 Spring & Summer Season
The Dutton family kicks off its 2026 season in Branson with a two-hour live variety show running through December.
VIP Unplugged Experience
A limited one-hour acoustic set with seven Dutton family members on the theater floor — no spotlights, no mics, starting June 19.
After 29 Years in Branson, the Duttons Face a New Year One
Abby and Amy Dutton reflect on opening the 2026 season after the passing of family patriarch Dean Dutton.
America Turns 250: The Music That Built This Country
A look at 250 years of American music and why live family performance still matters today.
Duttons Break Ground on New Theater Face
Press Release – March 17, 2023 Duttons Break Ground on New Theater Face The Duttons are pleased to announce the next step in recovery from last July’s devastating fire is about to take place with a groundbreaking on a
Fire and Cancer Can’t Stop The Duttons Show – Mesa Opening 2023
Branson Missouri’s Premier Performing Family, The Duttons, are returning to Mesa for their 2023 Winter Season. “We are so excited to be back in the valley!” Matriarch Sheila Dutton said. “We are looking forward to our
Duttons Move Show to Yakov’s While Theater is Under Repair
August 1, 2002 The Duttons are happy to announce the re-opening of their award winning show at the beautiful Yakov Theater at 470 State Hwy 248, in Branson starting on Monday September 26, 2022, at 8pm. After a
Dutton Theater to Close Temporarily to Repair Fire Damage
July 15, 2022 The Duttons are sad to announce that the Dutton Family Theater in Branson, Missouri will be closed for the next several weeks due to damages from a fire that occurred in the evening of July 13, 2022. “We
The Dutton Family Theater Welcomes “Listen to the Music”
Press Release – For Immediate Release September 7, 2021 The Dutton Family Theater, Branson, MO Morace Family to Open Saturday Sept 11 The Dutton Family Theater is proud and excited to announce the arrival of a new show
Youtube Sensation Alex Boyé Appearing at the Dutton Family Theater
Press Release, For Immediate Release: July 31, 2021 RE: Youtube Sensation Alex Boyé Appearing at the Dutton Family Theater The Dutton Family Theater is proud to present youtube sensation Alex Boyé and his show
The Dutton Family Theater Welcomes Back “All Hands on Deck” for 2021!
“ALL HANDS ON DECK! Show” returns to Branson April 27, 2021 (BRANSON, MO) “Hey Leader, Strike Up The Band!” The Dutton Family Theater will soon be filled with the romantic and swinging sounds of the 1940’s when the “All
The Dutton Family Theater Presents Celtic Throne
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Shane Granger, APR Director of Marketing and Public Relations Armstrong International Cultural Foundation | 14400 S Bryant | Edmond, OK 73034 Tel: 405-285-1039 | Fax: 405-359-6280
Duttons to Re-open May 16
Press Release for immediate Release Press contact: Judith Dutton, 417-332-2772, judith.dutton@gmail.com The Duttons to Reopen Theater May 16 With the recent declaration from the Governor of Missouri that live events are
“The Duttons Through the Years” TV Series to re-air on RFD-TV
Contact: judith.dutton@gmail.com , 417-332-2772 Who: The Duttons, a family of international touring entertainment artists What: A new television series
The Duttons To Launch New Television Series in March
Who: The Duttons, a family of international touring entertainment artists What: A new television series called “The Duttons Through the Years” Where: The TV series
The Duttons Welcome the Blackwoods to the Dutton Family Theater
BrPigeon Forge Stars Join Ranks with The Duttons and the All Hands on Deck Show The Blackwoods on Stage in Branson, MO Branson, MO: The Duttons are
The Duttons Release Holiday Special To National PBS Stations
Branson Family’s 5th TV Concert to air in select markets The Duttons Film B-Minor for PBS Special Branson, MO: “CHRISTMAS WITH THE DUTTONS” will air on public
Sheila and Dean Dutton Presented With Lifetime Achievement Award
Branson Terry Awards recognize matriarch and patriarch of local performing family Dean and Sheila Dutton Receive the Lifetime Achievement Award Branson,
Josiah Dutton Finishes Treatment for Leukemia
Community celebration planned for young performer diagnosed at age 2 6-year-old Josiah smiles about his recovery from leukemia Branson, MO: Six-year-old Josiah of the Dutton
Duttons Perform At Cardinals Game
The Duttons were asked to sing the National Anthem to open the Springfield Cardinals baseball game on July 17. Sunday’s game at Hammons Field was “Make-A-Wish Night at the Ballpark,” supporting the Make-a-Wish…
The Dutton Family Theater Earns 2016 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
BRANSON, MISSOURI – MAY, 2016 – The Dutton Family Theater announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence. Now in its sixth year, the achievement celebrates hospitality businesses that have…
Back to Branson
The Duttons made their biannual move between Branson, Missouri and Mesa, Arizona in early April, returning to their home theater just a few days before opening night of their 2016 Branson Season. They have a lot of new…
Titanic Tribute
On April 15, 2016, several Dutton family members were privileged to pay homage to the lives lost on the Titanic on the anniversary of the ship’s sinking over a century ago. The Duttons visited the Titanic Museum in…
Tour Show: Rexburg, Idaho
The Duttons recently performed on tour in Rexburg, Idaho with a local high school fine arts department. Through generous sponsors and a sold-out venue, the show was able to help Madison High School students raise funds…
KSL Special
The Duttons recently had a visit from a news rep out of Utah. Tim Johnson featured the Dutton family on ksldads.com, sharing a quick backstory and some great photos of the Duttons on stage. Then the Dutton video aired on
PBS Films Dutton Shows
PBS will be airing two Dutton broadcasts in 2016: The regular Dutton show and the Dutton Christmas show. PBS came to spend a week in Branson to film both productions, spending Monday through Thursday capturing the…
Amy Dutton Awarded Fiddle Player of the Year
The 2nd Annual Branson Terry Music Awards show was held on October 11, 2015 at the Starlite Theatre, and the Duttons were honored to be in attendance. The Duttons received nominations in
Duttons Welcome All Hands on Deck Show to their Branson Theater in 2016
The popular, All-American Roadshow and Radio Broadcast Reproduction opens March 17, 2016. The ALL HANDS ON DECK! Show was born of a heart filled with gratitude and patriotism. Creator and star Jody Madaras wanted to…
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Cruise to the Caribbean with The Duttons!
All Aboard to the Caribbean!!! Thank you to Everyone that responded to our cruise survey. Your input was very valuable and once the results were in there was no question where you wanted to go! We are off for the
Check out the new Christmas Album
The Gift 2014 Christmas Album
Dutton Performances Benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Area appreciation shows are common in Branson, but the Duttons are did it a little differently this year – to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. The Duttons hosted their 2015 Area Appreciation Shows from…