Hughes Brothers Theatre News

• Raised Voices: Trio brings energetic, spiritual show to Branson
  Thanks to Dave Woods of the Joplin Globe for this story on "Ayo starring Voices of Glory"!
  The Joplin GlobeFri May 17, 2013, 09:11 AM CDT
  
  
  

   

  BRANSON, Mo. — Delora Johnson raised her hands and shouted "amen" as she praised Voices of Glory.
  
  
  

  

  "I'm here, and I'm excited," said the 64-year-old following the first half of "AYO," the talented trio's new show at the Hughes Brothers Theatre in Branson. "We are a Christian family that loves the Lord. It's just a grand show."
  
  
  

  Delora, of Kokomo, Ind., said she was drawn to see the show during her trip to Branson because of the group's back story. She and her family remembered the three young entertainers from "America's Got Talent," where they placed in the top five during the show's talent search in the 2009 season.
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• Entertainers honor Branson tradition
  Thanks to Joshua Clark from the Branson Tri-Lakes News for this story in the paper; we really think he got "it"!
  
  In 2011, a family of entertainers decided to completely repackage and rename their show. Featuring more than 40 cast and crew members, “it” features one of the largest performing families in the world, the Hughes family.
  
  “We worked on a lot of this stuff for a while, but didn’t put anything into the show until 2011,” Marty Hughes said. “We just thought that ‘Hughes Brothers’ didn’t describe our show since there is so much more besides us in the show.”
  
  Because the old title wasn’t conducive to what the family was trying to convey, a new title was chosen.
  
  “The title ‘it’ has a little mystique to it, and ‘it’ is a whole lot easier to advertise,” said Marty Hughes. “Changing the show name was honestly a great move. We’ve seen an increase in numbers, and they are continuing to grow, which is a good thing.”
  
  According to youngest of the brothers, Andy Hughes, “it” was the perfect title for their stage extravaganza.
  
  “We are a variety show featuring so many things, we don’t know how to describe it other than saying it’s ‘it,’” Andy Hughes said. “We want people to experience ‘it’ for themselves and not get a preconceived notion as to what ‘it’ is, because they might be surprised. You have to see ‘it’ to get ‘it,’ because ‘it’ is what ‘it’ is.”
  
  According to Hughes, getting the entire family involved is something they’ve done for several different reasons.
  
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  http://www.bransontrilakesnews.com/entertainment/article_430a3638-bcd5-11e2-b33e-001a4bcf887a.html
  
  
• Young sibling trio find their own "Voice"
  
  By Joshua Clark, writer for Branson Tri-Lakes News
   

  Photo credit: Joshua Clark, Branson Tri-Lakes News

  The story of Voices of Glory is one of tragedy, triumph and hope. The Cole siblings — Michael, 20, Avery, 17, and Nadia, 13 — combine to form the trio Voices of Glory, who are starring in their own show at the Hughes Brothers Theatre, “Ayo.”
  
  The trio, originally from upstate New York, first gained national recognition with their fifth place finish on “America’s Got Talent.” It was their story, along with their voices, that brought members in the audience and judge Sharon Osbourne to tears.
  
  “Our mother, Felicia, was involved in a head-on collision with a drunk driver and ended up in a coma for eight months,” Michael Cole said. “That is really how the group started, as we came together just to sing for our mom, just to try and get a response from her.”
  
  Soon after, the group began visiting nursing homes and hospitals to perform. Eventually, they started to get booked by larger churches and venues, then “America’s Got Talent” came calling. After finishing fifth, the group decided to set their sights on Branson.
  
  “We came here after (‘America’s Got Talent’) because we were offered a contract to do a show,” Michael Cole said. “We got here, and, about a month later, we found out the person who brought us out was a fraud, so we were kind of left high and dry.”
  
  Despite the fact the group had no show in Branson, they decided to take their act on the road, but kept Branson as a home base of operations. When they weren’t on the road, they performed at Barbara Fairchild’s diner, as well as the Christian night club, The Night Light.
  
  After spending the majority of the past two years on the road, including tour stops in Germany, Madison Square Garden and several several stops in the states, they were asked to perform in the Christmas show at Andy Williams’ Moon River Theatre last season. After a few weeks performing, matriarch of the Hughes family, Lena Hughes, saw the show.
  
  “She saw the performance and came to us and told us she wanted us to be a part of their theater,” Michael Cole said. “Ever since then, we’ve been working diligently to get the show up and running.”
  
  Once they decided to accept the Hughes’ offer, they were faced with the daunting task of putting a show together from the ground up.
  
  For the rest of the story click here: http://bransontrilakesnews.com/entertainment/article_3d10f814-98a6-11e2-9b7a-001a4bcf887a.html 
  
  
  
• Voices of Glory starring in new show
  by Evan Fritschle
  
  Voices of Glory, the trio of siblings made famous by their appearance on “America’s Got Talent” in 2009, will have their own Branson show this year.
  
  Siblings Michael, Avery and Nadia Cole will star in “Ayo,” a show of pop, jazz, soul, gospel and more co-produced by the Hughes Brothers.
  
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• New show, Ayo starring Voices of Glory, debuts March 18
  New production, famous stars to appear at Hughes Brothers Theatre
  
  Ayo starring Voices of Glory kicks off its first season in Branson at the Hughes Brothers Theatre on Monday, March 18, 2013, at 3:00pm. The new show stars some very famous siblings, Michael, Avery, and Nadia Cole, who together are known as Voices of Glory. Ayo (Yoruba for Joy) is being co-produced by the Hughes Brothers who are known for their creative productions including the show it and the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show. Jason Hughes says, “In Ayo we’re taking the audience on a journey of joy using song, dance, lights, and the personalities of Michael, Avery, and Nadia, backed up by a live band.” Michael Cole adds, “We love the music and we love what music can do for people. In Ayo we want the audience to feel what we feel when we sing – a pure call to joy!” Shows are from March through December, check schedule for exact dates and specific show times.
  
  Nadia Cole says, “Ayo adds another level to the Branson show mix. While Ayo features our original music, and of course our gospel favorites, it also reaches out to visitors of all ages with current and familiar songs that speak to the musical soul.” Avery Cole adds, “Ayo is also a slang term for ‘Hey you’…and we’re hoping that just like that term reaches out and grabs your attention…that Ayo will reach out and grab your heart!”
  
  Long time fans of the Voices of Glory are familiar with their amazing story. They first started singing together in a hospital room for their mother who was in a coma brought on by a head-on collision with a drunk driver. The kids serenaded their mother for months and then she came out of her coma. They continued to visit hospitals singing for others who were in need. Then they appeared on America’s Got Talent in 2009 – where their audition in front of the live audience was awe-inspiring. Their eventual rank in the top 5 catapulted them into major appearances and touring internationally. They most recently appeared in Branson as a featured act in Andy Williams Christmas Show. Their most recent international appearance took them to Germany for Weihnachtszauber. Of their many charitable and recording projects, their most current project - a new album called “Send-A-Miracle” - will be available on March 1 and includes some of their own original music.
  
  Jeff Topper, Director of Sales for the Hughes Brothers Theatre says, “All of the shows at our theater are really designed for today’s audiences. At the Hughes Brothers Theatre we’re already open with our hit show it and we’re excited about adding another upbeat show like Ayo starring Voices of Glory to our theatre line-up.” Voices of Glory’s management team – their parents Michael and Felicia Cole, and Uncle Gerard – add that “we believe the Hughes Brothers Theatre in Branson, MO is the perfect fit for the Voices of Glory.”
  For schedules, tickets, and other information call 417-334-0076 or visit HughesBrothersTheatre.com.
  
   About Voices of Glory The Voices of Glory are a group of siblings (Michael, Avery, & Nadia Cole) whose unique style of singing harmonies, pitch perfect sound, and shining personalities have led to some amazing success at a young age. From landing in the top 5 of America’s Got Talent in 2009 to touring internationally, performing at the Annual GMA’s Dove Awards, the 2010 & 2011 ICM Awards, at Madison Square, to being a featured act in Andy William’s 2012 Christmas Show and now to their own show, Ayo, in Branson, Missouri, the Voices of Glory have inspired millions with their personal story. They started to sing together in 2007 when their mother was in a coma brought on by a head-on collision with a drunk driver. For months they serenaded their mother and she eventually came out of a coma.  TheVoicesOfGlory.com
  
  
  About the Hughes Brothers Theatre
  Hughes Brothers Theatre located on Hwy 76 in Branson, Missouri features three unique and cutting-edge shows – Ayo starring Voices of Glory, it, and the Hughes Brothers Christmas Show. Shows are performed January through December, 10:00am, 3:00pm, and 8:00pm. The 1,100 seat theatre also features balcony dining in the theatre. The historical theatre (originally the first nationally owned star theatre in Branson) has recently been renovated and sits in the heart of Branson’s theatre district. it features over 50 award-winning singers, dancers, and musicians, including the Hughes Brothers and their families, who combined their astonishing scope of talents to create Branson’s Ultimate Entertainment Experience.  Ayo starring Voices of Glory  is a joy-filled show packed full of break-through entertainment from Voices of Glory (Top 5 Finalists on American’s Got Talent) performing everything from Pop to Jazz to Soul to Gospel and more. Hughes Brothers Christmas Showfeatures the season’s best harmonies, exciting dance, festive surprises and family traditions in a show that is a triumph of everything you want to feel at Christmas time. HughesBrothersTheatre.com