Lee Mace's Ozark Opry
Missouri's Oldest, Longest Running Country Music Show
Along Highway 54 in Osage Beach, Lee Mace's Ozark Opry has been up and running since 1953. Countless visitors have clapped their hands and tapped their feet to the traditional rhythms of the music at Lee Mace's Ozark Opry. Lee Mace and his wife Joyce founded the show in their native Ozarks to preserve the old time music of the region. The couple also noted many talented young people and wanted to provide them with an outlet for their music.
The show first began in a small theater with dirt floors down beside Bagnell Dam, the dam that creates the Lake of the Ozarks in 1953. The current theater a few miles away on Highway 54 was built in time for the 1957 season. When it was built, the theater was out on the far edges of the tourist attraction area. Today, other attractions and amusements have grown up around the theater but Lee Mace's Ozark Opry remains one of the area's most popular shows. Many families have attended for generations - parents bring their children, the children grow up and bring their children until seeing the show becomes a family tradition.
Prices are less expensive than most Branson shows - an adult ticket is just $15. Shows run nightly Monday through Saturday from April into late October at Lee Mace's Ozark Opry and no audience is ever disappointed. The Mace's original standard was to give their best and that committment to quality continues today. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at straight up 8 o'clock.
Although Lee Mace passed away a few years ago, his wife Joyce Mace remains the owner and producer of the show. Talented musicians perform - some newcomers and others who have been with the show from the early years. These musicians are more than just a cast - they're family.
At Lee Mace's Ozark Opry - often called the longest running original Opry show behind the Grand Old Opry - audiences delight in the traditional country sound, the hillbilly style humor, and the gospel music that made the show famous.
Lee Mace's Ozark Opry is located on Highway 54 in Osage Beach near Lake of the Ozarks in one of Missouri's premier vacation destinations.
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14 Comments
Post a CommentI just returned from a business trip in the area and drove by the building - I was surprised to see it's still there. Looks like someone is keeping it up as best they can. Wondering if anyone knows if there are plans to bring the shows back? Used to go there yearly with my parents from about '76 until I graduated high school in '82. Have fond memories, but man has the area changed. Used to be a great place for family vacations, and we always met new people that became friends. Not sure I like it as much now.
David, if you want more info. on the building and show that is now closed, you can call the lee mace show phone number, I believe his wife Joyce has someone still answer questions.
Who owns the building now?
I'm interested..
My husband and I were on the show for 10 yrs. And I can tell you for sure the show is now gone. And I believe a band bought the property. I wish the building could have remained so people could enjoy seeing it all.
No, They are not stupid, that is an insult in case you did not know it.
No, They are not stupid, that is an insult in case you did not know it.
your webpage is impossible. How do we find ticket prices????
I lost this page, it is very hard to find. but I just wanted to finish up with I have enjoyed reading what i have found.
I have heard about Lee Mace all my life, my mother said she went to school with
him, and his dad was her teacher. I take this for the truth. My mother's name is Audra Lucille Grosvenor
she was raised around the Brumley Area. We still have Our memorial weekend the 1 Sunday in June.
at Kiaser New Hope Church. we watched Ozark Opry on t.v. when it would come in. Any way I have an OZARK OPRY bbool June 6 1959
it has pitcures and autographs. If you are interested call16608261277 . I can tell you we all thought he was good.
i'm lee's sister's (lois webb's) granddaughter, macey, named after the mace family. it's my honor to have attended more than a few shows of impeccable musical integrity. i know that here is where i learned to love music, and i'll always remember the sound of that bass...