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| Family Fun, Although Somewhat Cheesy |
We took in a variety show at the Barleen Family Arizona Opry dinner theatre. The Barleen twin daughters and their family members and friends present a night of music and comedy.
There is a stage in a "bingo hall setting" that seats 500. The stage was brilliantly lit with shiny brass instruments, some from such well-known artists as Herb Alpert and Doc Severinson. The dinner was a selection of American favorites including chicken, rice, roast beef, potatoes, fresh vegetables and a roll. And a large piece of chocolate cake! It is amazing that they can serve 500 people in less than 20 minutes.
George Staerkel (married to a Barleen twin) is the music director and plays at least 20 instruments. He is an original member of the Tokens (The Lion Sleeps Tonight) and, of course, reprises the song as a part of the show. The musicians play horns, guitars, keyboards and drums so well you wonder why they are in Apache Junction, AZ. It is impressive how many instruments each professional played.
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| Willie Nelson of the AZ Opry |
The AZ Opry's gift shop has a variety of things including blinking rings, yodeling pickles and a "record store" with CDs by all of the performers.
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| After the show, Leroy with Brenda, or was it twin sister Barbara? |
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