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Step into the world of Shepherd of the Hills and experience Branson’s favorite comedy murder mystery. Filled with hilarious twists, larger than life characters, and a hearty dinner the whole family will enjoy, this show is packed with laughter, suspense, and unforgettable memories. Read more on our blog to explore the story, meet the characters, and see why families return year after year.

Which Whodunnit Hoedown Character Are You?
Which Whodunnit Hoedown Character Are You? Discover Your Inner Ozark Personality! Ever wondered which character from the Whodunnit Hoedown Murder Mystery you’d be if you

Deputy Dewey Dawe: Law and Order, Ozark Style
From Roark Creek clear up to Blue Eye, there’s only one man wearing a badge in these parts: Deputy Dewey Dawe, though most folks call

Turner Justright: The Square Dance Caller Who Lives the Rhythm
Bow to your partner, bow to your corner, allemande left and do-si-do! If you hear those words echoing through the holler in this neck of

Aunt Belle Matthews: Where Prairie Elegance Meets Ozark Charm
Belle Stewart never expected to trade her Springfield society life for a homestead in the Ozark hills, but then again, she never expected to fall

Meet Uncle Penn Matthews: The Warmest Welcome in the Ozark’s
Every good party needs a great host, and at the Whodunnit Hoedown Murder Mystery Dinner Show, that host is Uncle Penn Matthews. He’s the kind

Your Christmas Murder Mystery: A Full Holiday Day Around the Whodunnit Hoedown
You’ve snagged tickets to the Christmas Whodunnit Hoedown, where Aunt Belle’s county Christmas Pageant takes a hilariously deadly turn when champeen fiddler Squeaky Bowman meets

Christmas Murder Mystery: How Whodunnit Hoedown Transforms for the Holidays
When most people think of holiday entertainment in Branson, they picture traditional Christmas shows with familiar carols and heartwarming messages. But what if you could

Ozark Folklore, Outlaws, and Murder Mysteries: A Regional Tradition
There’s a particular kind of story that gets told in the Ozarks. It usually involves someone doing something they shouldn’t, a mystery that needs solving,

From Jesse James to Squeeky Bowman: The Ozarks’ Outlaw Legacy Lives On
It’s 1874, and a gang of outlaws just pulled off Missouri’s first peacetime train robbery at Gad’s Hill. They’re riding hard through the rugged Ozark

All-Ages Entertainment in Branson: Where Kids and Adults Both Laugh
Finding entertainment that actually works for the whole family is harder than it should be. The kids want something fun and energetic. The adults want

Before & After the Whodunnit Hoedown: Your Murder Mystery Experience
You’ve booked your tickets to the Whodunnit Hoedown, Branson’s wildest murder mystery dinner show. The 5:00pm showtime is locked in, you’re ready to solve the

Murder Mystery Dinner Shows: Why the Food is Just as Important as the Mystery
You might think the “dinner” part of a murder mystery dinner show is just an afterthought, something to keep your hands busy while you’re trying