In addition to her musical talents, Anacani also designs and creates all of herĪva Barber – this singer/pianist was a regular on “The Lawrence Welk Show” from 1974 to 1982. This bilingual vocalist, Latin dancer and actor performs as a soloist with many symphony orchestras and is also an accomplished musician on the guitar and piano. The Welk Stars Reunion 2007 marks only the second appearance for Anacani at the Welk Resort Theatre in Branson. She toured with the Lawrence Welk Musicial Family and continues to perform in the United States and Mexico. She quickly became an audience favorite and regular performer on the show. When Lawrence Welk learned that Anacani sang, he auditioned her on the spot and she joined the Lawrence Welk television show in February, 1973. During a combined tour of Latin America and the United States, she was dining at Lawrence Welk’s restaurant and met the famous maestro. Her live performances are infused with Castle’s distinctive mix of comedy, sass and boundless energy.Īnacani – Born in Sinaloa, Mexico, Anacani was just 12 years old when she became a star on Mexican television, was signed to a recording contract and toured throughout Mexico and Latin America. Today Castle is widely recognized for her unique piano style that combines the veracity of Jerry Lee Lewis with the flamboyance of Liberace. In 2002 she hosted a PBS special, “Legendary Liberace,” which included a duet with Jo Ann and Liberace created through the magic of television editing. In the 1980s Castle wrote and recorded several collections of ragtime and honky tonk favorites, combining ragtime, honky-tonk and boogie-woogie standards with her original compositions. She became one of the show’s most popular entertainers, becoming known as “Ragtime Piano Gal,” and “Queen of the Honky-Tonk Piano.” Jo Ann Castle – Discovered by Lawrence Welk as a teenager, Jo Ann Castle appeared on the famous band leader’s show for 10 years as both a pianist and accordionist. Welk Stars Reunion 2007: Entertainer Biographies: 12: Tony Orlando show (limited engagement 2 p.m. 11: Tony Orlando’s Yellow Ribbon Salute To Veterans 6 – 12: Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall display – free, open to public 7: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers and The Lennon Sisters 20: Tillis Family Reunion starring Mel Tillis & Pam Tillis Welk-Sullivan Productions has operated, managed and marketed the Welk Resort Theatre in Branson since January 1, 2004. A new alliance announced in October 2003 united the Welk Resort Group and Sullivan Shows in a venture designed to bring an array of new shows to Branson. The 2,245-seat theatre near Table Rock Lake was home to the Lawrence Welk Show from 1994 through 2004. The destination resort complex opened in 1994 and includes a 160-room hotel, the Stage Door Restaurant & Lounge, miniature golf course, swimming pool, game room and other amenities. The Welk Resort and Theatre are located 3 miles south of Highway 76 on State Highway 165. The show’s enduring popularity has been proven time and again through highly rated re-runs and specials on PBS since 1987 and 11 years of live performances at The Welk Resort Theatre in Branson. Demanding that his shows be clean and wholesome, Welk featured easy-listening music performed by a “family” of wholesome musicians, singers and dancers. “The Lawrence Welk Show” was broadcast for 27 years – on the ABC television network from July 1955 to September 1971 and in syndication from 1971 to 1982. Proof of employment and/or residency is required. An every day “locals rate” is available to people who live or work in Stone or Taney counties. Ticket prices including all taxes range from $39.50 for Elite Seating to $34.50 for adults and $14.50 for children. Tickets may be purchased at the Welk Resort Theatre Box Office, by phone at (800)-734-5515 or (417)-337-7469, on the internet at or at select Branson-area ticket outlets. Show times for the Welk Stars Reunion 2007 are Wednesday thru Saturday at 2 p.m. Produced by Mary Lou Metzger, the show will include Big Band favorites, the stars’ signature songs and a few surprises - topped off by an emotion-filled patriotic salute to veterans. The Welk Stars will be joined by the dance team of Pasha & Ailona and the Champagne Music Makers under the direction of Bobby Tillery. Original guest stars from the Lawrence Welk television show appearing in the Welk Stars Reunion 2007 include Jo Ann Castle, Anacani, Ava Barber, Dick Dale, Jack Imel, Mary Lou Metzger and Roger & David Otwell (see entertainer bios below).
The five-day schedule with nine live performances at the Welk Resort Theatre begins today (Wednesday, Sept. Stars of America’s all time favorite variety show are in Branson this week for the Welk Stars Reunion 2007.
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