
When the sun goes to the Great Smoky Mountains, what can you do? Night entertainment in the Smokies come in many different forms, including dinner theater, comedy, drama and horror shows. There is something for every taste, check out the area has to offer and get tickets for your Smoky Mountain vacation! Here are five of the best places for a show to catch on your trip:
1. Sweet Fanny Adams Theatre is a mainstay in the entertainment scene Gatlinburg. Now in 34 years, the old timey comedy, Sweet Fanny has a hit with children and adults of all ages. The musicals run every other day and they are currently showing “not quite a fairy tale” and “Do not Worry, It’s Nothin ‘Serious’ and they will show a special Thanksgiving holiday comedy begins. Most of the shows are original comedies written for Fanny Adams! In recognition of its history since it opened in 1977, Sweet Fanny Adams recognized as a National Historical Treasure of the City of Gatlinburg. Come and see what all the fuss is about!
2. Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede: Come see the only theater show presented by Darling East Tennessee, Dolly Parton. Only a short drive outside of Gatlinburg to Pigeon Forge brings you to a nice dinner theater with live, interactive activities! With great artists, talented animals, stunt riders and magic, this show will definitely have you on the edge of your seat the whole time. The ticket price includes a four-course meal, so save your appetite too!
3. Also in Pigeon Forge, Country Tonite Theatre, known for their beautiful and colorful country music shows. Shows every day at 3 and 8 hours, Country Tonite is the best live country show in America. It features a large cast of singers, dancers and a live band! Elements of gospel, country, comedy skits and patriotism comes along smoothly here, because this show is in production for over 14 years. The show is set in a massive, 1,500 seat theater, offering the best for your theater experience.
4. Memories Theater in Pigeon Forge is a great place where you can learn legends you thought you missed seeing. The best tribute bands in the country to meet at this location to their star, Lou Vuto to perform as Elvis. Someone would come from Neil Diamond to Buddy Holly to the Blues Brothers! Spins five nights a week, so you will definitely have a chance to catch one during your trip. Stop by and hear the old hits and Elvis classics as you thought you’d never hear live!
5. The Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show has it all. With fascinating crime novel as a background, a superb five-course dinner with your family! Best of all, the mystery is an amusing comedy, so be careful about laughing while you chew! Now you can see a nice mock-up “American Idol,” which will have some audience members to play together as the judges! Seats near the front, you might get picked to play together! Whatever you choose, you are guaranteed a good time on your Smoky Mountain vacation. And if you choose to live in some of the cabins in Pigeon Forge, you will be entitled to all the action! What are you waiting for? Book your tickets now!