The show is fabulous. Yakov puts on a great show. He is extremely funny and does more than stand-up comedy. He has a skit about being president and also a Romeo and Juliet mockery. He has Russian dancers and a juggling comedian named Slim Chance. Also, he may even bring a tear to your eye with how American this former Soviet is. The theater is his own and the paintings are all done by this former artist, himself. He wants to please, and as told to us by the people we met, many go back every time they get back to Branson.

During the intermission, which almost every show in Branson has, Yakov comes out and signs autographs, takes pictures, and talks to the audience. But if you don't get to see him then after the show, he will once again be there for his fans. Also, this big time performer goes out to the many tour buses and says goodbye to his fans. I just can't say enough about him and his show. The next time we are in Branson, we will go back to see him.

Note: Tickets are usually $30. We had a $2 coupon from one of the coupon books you can pick up at the French Quarter desk or just about anywhere around town.

Yakov put on a hilarious show. For anyone unfamiliar with his background, he is a Russian immigrant, and much of his standup is associated with things in the American language or culture that can be misunderstood. He has been featured on many talk shows and television shows, such as The Tonight Show and Night Court. His most famous lines include "What a country" and "I bet you didn't think of it that way... but you will now."

In one of his skits, Yakov plays the president and has the audience asks questions. This part being somewhat of an improv makes for an additional piece of enjoyment, because you know it's unique to your visit, and it was quite humorous as well.

Near the end of the show, he presented a very touching story about how he appreciates America and the people he met when he first arrived. You could tell he was very genuine about how much he loves this country. One of his murals he painted is on display in pieces within the theater - it had been on display near Ground Zero in New York City.

This was our absolute favorite show of the entire trip to Branson!

Yakov is the consummate showman. Arriving to pick up my tickets for Tuesday's show, I was told that his father had died on Friday, but that he would be back on Wednesday. I exchanged my tickets for Thursday, expecting a subdued Yakov. His show was fabulous, and until he paid tribute in tears to his father and the people who tried to help him near the end of the show, you would not have noticed a difference.

This is probably the best show we saw while in Branson. He is one of the best entertainers around. By the end of his show, the audience had laughed and cried. We were very impressed with his love of this country. Everyone should see this show!