This was our third time to see 50's At The Hop, and we were very disappointed. The choreography seemed mechanical and stilted, and there was little or no variety to the routines (walk down the steps, across in front of the stage, back up the opposite steps). The "audience participation" number dragged on way too long, with the audience member sitting there looking back and forth at the singers. Even the nine-year-old boy in our party told his mom, "They keep doing the same thing."

On a positive note, the vocals were good and the band, notably saxophonist Marvin Short, is excellent. The doo wop segment was good and could have gone longer, for our taste.

After experienciing many shows over many years, and also seeing all of the 50's themed shows in Branson, I still feel that 50's At the Hop has the edge on the competition. My groups feel the same way as well. I love the energy and commitment the performers give on the stage and the talent is very good.