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The production delivers Beach Boys hits alongside songs from The Mamas and The Papas, Simon and Garfunkel, The Carpenters, Peter, Paul and Mary, Joni Mitchell, Burt Bacharach, The 5th Dimension, and The Association, woven together through live harmonies, choreographed dance, and historical narration. Standard adult tickets start at $35.60 plus tax, with veteran pricing at $31.22 and a BOGO 50% option available. Branson Show Tickets offers seats with no added service fees, and local vacation planning specialists are available seven days a week at 877-688-3179 to add the show to any Branson itinerary.\n"}},"post":{"raw":"{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"},{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"What You Need to Know\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"Beach Boys California Dreamin’ is a two-hour live tribute show at Hamners’ Variety Theater in Branson, Missouri, running March 17 through December 10, 2026, with morning performances at 10:00 AM. The production delivers Beach Boys hits alongside songs from The Mamas and The Papas, Simon and Garfunkel, The Carpenters, Peter, Paul and Mary, Joni Mitchell, Burt Bacharach, The 5th Dimension, and The Association, woven together through live harmonies, choreographed dance, and historical narration. Standard adult tickets start at $35.60 plus tax, with veteran pricing at $31.22 and a BOGO 50% option available. 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Free on-site parking is available at the venue, and the theater sits within a short drive of most hotels and resorts along the Strip.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"From U.S. Highway 65, head west on Highway 76 for approximately 4.5 miles, then turn right onto Shepherd of the Hills Expressway. Hamners’ Variety Theater is less than a mile ahead on the left. 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Teens and older children who have some familiarity with classic rock and folk tend to stay engaged throughout, particularly given the variety-show format and the historical narration that frames each act.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The morning showtime gives families with young children flexibility for the rest of the day and makes it easy to pair with an afternoon attraction or an evening performance. 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The cast covers Beach Boys hits alongside songs from The Mamas and The Papas, Simon and Garfunkel, The Carpenters, and several other 1960s and 1970s acts.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"How long is Beach Boys California Dreamin’ at Hamners’ Variety Theater?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The show runs approximately two hours with morning performances starting at 10:00 AM at Hamners’ Variety Theater on Shepherd of the Hills Expressway in Branson, Missouri.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Is parking available at Hamners’ Variety Theater?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Free on-site parking is available at Hamners’ Variety Theater at 3090 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway in Branson, Missouri. No parking fee is charged for any performance.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"What artists does the show cover beyond the Beach Boys?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The production covers songs from The Mamas and The Papas, Simon and Garfunkel, The Carpenters, The 5th Dimension, Peter, Paul and Mary, Joni Mitchell, Burt Bacharach, and The Association, woven together across two hours alongside the Beach Boys catalog and historical narration.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Can I book Beach Boys California Dreamin’ tickets through Branson Show Tickets?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Yes. Branson Show Tickets offers tickets to Beach Boys California Dreamin’ at the same price as the Hamners’ Variety Theater box office with no added service fees. Local vacation planning specialists are available from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. CST, seven days a week, and can bundle the show with other Branson experiences in a single reservation.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Are veteran discounts available for this show?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Veterans can purchase tickets to Beach Boys California Dreamin’ at $31.22 plus tax, compared to the standard adult rate of $35.60 plus tax. A BOGO 50% option is also available, bringing two standard adult tickets to a combined $53.52 plus tax.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Is Beach Boys California Dreamin’ appropriate for children?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The show is family-friendly and works well for teens and adults, with the strongest appeal for guests who are familiar with the music of the 1960s and 1970s. Families with younger children looking for productions built specifically for a younger audience will find age-specific options covered in the guide to the top Branson shows for kids and teens this summer.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"When does the 2026 Beach Boys California Dreamin’ season end?\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The 2026 season at Hamners’ Variety Theater in Branson, Missouri runs through December 10, 2026, covering the full entertainment calendar from spring break through the holiday season.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Call Branson Show Tickets at 877-688-3179 to lock in seats for Beach Boys California Dreamin’ alongside any other shows or experiences on your Branson schedule. 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