Fan Reviews

2011 Fan Reviews

Robin
Neosho, MO
July 30, 2011
Circle B Supper Show
Circle B Dinner Theater

So enjoyable!

Upon entering the wonderfully decorated western "town" you may get your free popcorn, take your seat and enjoy a Roy Roger's movie projected on the wall in two places. Never seen Roy on the big screen; Loved it! This is one hardworking family. They serve and entertain.

The meal was VERY good. You are offered more of everything. A person should not leave hungry.

Then to top off all of this...terrific music. The family and their musicians are really talented. They play and sing with Branson quality. We were there on my 50th birthday (but I didn't tell them!).

We would recommend this show to all ages!

Mark Bass
Kimberling City, MO
May 3, 2011
Circle B Supper Show
Circle B Dinner Theater

This is a "down-home" type show. The Horns make you feel like guests in their home and encourage audience interaction from the beginning. You start out with free popcorn and a friendly "hello" from Kemp (the patriarch). Soda is available for a reasonable price and free tea and water soon follow.. and muffins.

For the first 45 minutes or so you are entertained by old western serials and then an old fashioned live shootout. All of the Horns are in full cowboy regalia and the audience is drawn in by campy, hand lettered signs directing their response.

Supper soon follows and what a meal; Chicken, sausage, beans, taters, applesauce and more. And they will feed you more, if you can handle it.

The show begins shortly thereafter and they are all a very talented bunch. Michael and Christy keep the audience laughing. The group kept your feet tapping. They play a lot of the western favorites and mix in some cowboy heritage by including the foreign songs that influenced it. The fiddle player and lead guitarist are not to be missed!

All in all a very entertaining evening.

2010 Fan Reviews

Janice Withrow
Centerpoint, IN
September 23, 2010
Circle B Supper Show
Circle B Dinner Theater

This was a hard year to pick just one show, so I decided to go with the show that showed the most growth.

We had a great time at the Circle B Show, it is great family entertainment. You can bring young and old alike. The seating made it easy to see the performance, the talent was amazing. I really believe Christiana Horn has one of the most beautiful and pure voices I've ever heard.

The back and forth comedic banter between the family members is funny and the harmonic blend of their voices an absolute delight. As Michael says in the beginning, if you are looking for laser shows or acrobatic moves, you've come to the wrong theatre, but for me it was a nice change of pace. As the saying goes, less can be more and that describes Circle B.

It isn't about big production- It is about beautiful music, great laughs and good food. There is plenty of parking, free popcorn and, of course, good old Sarsaparilla.

Bill
Saint Peter, MN
March 19, 2010
Circle B Supper Show
Circle B Dinner Theater

This was a first class dinner and show. The food was very tasty and plentiful. Delicious corn bread, roasted chicken, sausage, home-made baked beans, tater fries and spice cake for dessert. The show was western music performed by the some of the best musicians I have heard in Branson!

The comedy kept my wife and I in stitches. This show had the most interaction between the performers and audience of any show we have seen. Very family oriented and appropriate for children of all ages.

I highly recommend this show and intend to see it again when we come back to Branson next year, God willing.

P.S. Morgan was a great waitress.

Angela
Oklahoma City, OK
March 16, 2010
Circle B Supper Show
Circle B Dinner Theater

Amidst a strip advertising "family" shows with large billboards and color posters there's something refreshing about this little tucked away show -- where it seems like most of the staff are genuinely related in some manner (the girl who took our order referred to the Sheriff of the show as her dad).

I got the impression that much of the audience is repeat business. That's not surprising - the price is right, the food is good and the show itself enjoyable enough that I could see returning when I come back to Branson. The old Roy Rogers movie is a cute idea, but the sound wasn't loud enough to hear over the talking so I only had the slightest idea of what was happening in it. The popcorn was tasty but no drinks were provided at this point unless you bought one. Two dollars for a bottle of Sarsaparilla isn't robbery (I'm willing to bet some shows would have charged at least 3.50) but I did feel a bit manipulated.

The problem is the thing that is best about this show (the genuinely quiet down home feel) is the thing that can be frustrating. The food distribution was haphazard. Corn muffins were distributed by throwing them at customers who held up their hands -- fun, yes, but I had a little girl hanging on to me so I didn't get a corn muffin. Some tables got baskets of corn muffins, mine didn't. I finally got a corn muffin by grabbing the waitress on her second round of muffin distribution when she was near me (it was tasty). If I hadn't been aggressive about it, I wouldn't have gotten one. People behind me waited as everyone else got served because apparently the lines of communication got crossed and they got missed. The Sherriff served us and asked me if I had upgraded either of my 2 kid’s meals -- I didn't hear him right away and he moved on before I answered yes. My kids were served last and it seemed like we had to be a bit aggressive to get them served.
The down home nature of the place is nice, but in this case I think a little more organization would help in getting people served in a timely manner. I did like that waiters went around with a bucket and either spoons or tongs offering seconds.
The show itself was quite enjoyable -- the humor was a bit corny but I still found several belly laughs and the music was toe tapping. These are definitely talented musicians.

Overall I'd definitely return to this show - they keep saying that the audience is like family and I actually felt like I was -- but I'd recommend it more strongly if they were a little more organized - I don't like having to be aggressive with the staff to get basic items (and for those looking for a deal you can get 25% off with the Entertainment book).

2009 Fan Reviews

Susan Abbott
Schell City,MO
October 1, 2009
Circle B Chuckwagon show

I absolutely loved the Circle B Chuckwagon dinner and show.  The food was in abundance and very delicious.  When we walked in, the decor was awesome with the old black and white western movies playing and all the popcorn you could eat before the show.  The family who performed for us were so talented and funny.  They had a way of drawing the crowd in and making us all feel like we were a part of their family.  I appreciated the values and patriotism that was evident in the performers and in the entertainment they provided for us.  It was my favorite show we saw during our four days in Branson.  My husband and I plan on going back and already have reserved tickets for our anniversary in December.  It was a wonderful way to celebrate my birthday.  Hat's off to the Circle B gang also for giving thanks to God before the meal and for His blessings, giving thanks to our veterans for us having freedom, and paying tribute to our American cowboy heritage.  Keep up the good work.

Tiffany West
Nevada, MO
September 12, 2009
Circle B Chuckwagon Show

This show was amazing! The food was awesome! The staff which was the performers as well were so friendly and just really made everyone feel welcome and at home. Great singing and amazing cinnamon rolls for desert!. We would definitely recommend this show. So much fun and your out in time to go and take another show in as well. They show old cowboy movies before they get up and do the performance. Though I really didn't know the movies my parents were taken back in time with those old movies and songs. Its a family that runs this and you can tell they have so much fun doing what they do! Two thumbs up and 5 stars go see the Circle B chuckwagon show!!!

Scott Lane
Wentzville, Mo
September 5, 2009
Riders of the Circle B
Circle B Dinner Theater

This show was quality throughout. A great value for our family. Not only is the food awesome, but there's a lot of good clean fun. I really appreciate the Christ centered evening, opening with a Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Its so nice to see "live" music, not a couple entertainers playing to a backup track. We've seen a lot of that in Branson recently, and its downright disappointing. I've also seen a lot of shows with bad sound. That's not the case at Circle B. All of the music was played live, no music tracks! Even at one point a performer goofed, apologized, joked about it and started the song over. I love it! Darn near any singer can sing to a CD, it really takes talent for 6 performers to work in unison to entertain the house. By the way, I truly, truley enjoyed Louis Darby's Fiddle Playing. I can't say I'm a big bluegrass or "cowboy" music fan, but I sure did enjoy this, and really appreciate Darby's talent. Same for the Horn family. What talent! If you are looking for the best value in Branson, I think this is it!

Lesa Haymaker
Kaw City, OK 74641
September 3, 2009
Circle B Chuck Wagon

This is the 3rd time I have seen this show in the last year and each time I feel it just gets better. It is hard to believe when the reason I keep going back is because I feel it is the best in Branson. The food, music and entertainment is nothing but excellent work done on their part. They make you feel so much at home and you can't help but having a great time. If you are looking for a great show, great dinner, comedy, good music then you need look no more because they have it all at Circle B.

2006 Fan Reviews

Alicia S
Waynesville, MO
Great family show!
Recommendation: Yes
March 28, 2006

The food was great! Atmosphere is very welcoming. This family owned establishment makes you feel right at home. The show was a good combination of comedy and music. The group is very religious and family oriented and their show reflects their belief. If you enjoy westerns and cowboys you will enjoy this show.

Ruth S
Sterling, KS
Best show of all 7 we watched
Recommendation: Yes
March 25, 2006

The Circle B Chuckwagon and Cowboy Music show with Dinner was the best we've experienced in Branson in the 2 times we've visited. The food was down home cooking and the service by the family themselves was entertaining in itself. This is a family who really enjoys serving and entertaining others. Adults and children of all ages would enjoy the entire show. They provide an optional menu for young children or they can choose roast beef like the adults. They show black and white cowboy movies on two full screens and serve free popcorn starting 30 minutes before the show. The restaurant is decorated to look like an old-fashioned cowboy town. The very best part of all was the humor on stage between the family members themselves. This is a must see show for all ages.

Mike M
Denver Colorado
WHAT A GREAT FUN SHOW WITH REALLY GOOD FOOD
Recommendation: Yes
March 05, 2006

My wife and I saw the Circle B Chuckwagon Show and dinner last night 3/4/06 and really really had a great time. I wasn't sure if I was going to enjoy this type of show as I am very particular about the genre of music/entertainment and food I like.

I am very happy that we went to the this fun, very family oriented show. The music was great, the comedy fun and the atmosphere most pleasing. With grace said before dinner by Kemp (The Sheriff) and birthday and anniversary wishes being said we dug into the food while an old Lone Ranger episode was shown.

After eating more than generous helpings and portions of food the fun really started. The music was Cowboy music with several contemporary songs arranged in cowboy style.

After 2 full hours of fun, I was sorry to see the show end. All of the Horn family members were waiting to say goodbye and give one a hug or handshake.

2005 Fan Reviews

GO SEE THIS SHOW!!!!!
Kristen F
Bloomington, MN
Recommendation:   Yes
July 06, 2005

The Horn Family's Circle B Chuckwagon is WONDERFUL!  Their show was a fantastic value for the money, family friendly, and the food was exceptional! 

Once you step through the doors of the Circle B, you become immersed in the "old west" culture.  Black and white videos of cowboy legends past, tin plates and authentic western music help transport you back to the days of wide open trail drives and cowboys gathered around the campfire. 

The Horn family is a great example of teamwork both on and off the stage.  Their vocal harmonies were enchanting and really gave great life to old western songs.  Our experience at the Circle B Chuckwagon was by far our best experience in Branson!

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