04/11/2026
✨Big announcement!✨ We're thrilled to share some exciting news, Encore! Tulsa's Owner & Artistic Director, Joshua Branson Barker is doing exciting things in Branson, MO...
"This autumn at The Shepherd of the Hills | Branson Family Entertainment Park, shadows grow longer and the legend rides once more as one of America’s most famous ghost stories will take on a thrilling new form. A brand-new, large-scale theatrical spectacle is galloping into Branson this Fall 2026. The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Theater will premiere, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: The Headless Horseman Rides Again, an action-packed outdoor production featuring live horseback-riding sequences, daring stunts, exciting sword-fights, heart-pounding chases, comedy, romance, suspense, explosive special effects, and large-scale staging with a spine-tingling sound design that brings the haunting legend to life beneath the stars.
The show is written, directed by, and stars Tulsa native Joshua Branson Barker. The new adaptation reimagines Washington Irving’s classic supernatural tale with a mystery-driven twist that transforms Ichabod Crane into a detective investigating the strange, eerie mysteries and unsettling events plaguing the quiet town of Sleepy Hollow. While introducing new twists to the supernatural storyline, this production promises surprises never before seen in the Sleepy Hollow universe. By adapting it into a mysterious, psychological-thriller with Ichabod Crane investigating the legend, the production is able to explore new layers of suspense and surprise while still honoring the spirit of the original tale.
Set in the natural landscape of the Ozark Mountains under the autumn moonlit-sky, The Shepherd of the Hills Outdoor Theater provides an immersive setting for the haunting tale. The new Sleepy Hollow adaptation aims to deliver a theatrical experience that feels both cinematic and thrillingly immediate. This classic story has fascinated audiences for generations, and this is one thrilling adventure audiences of all ages won’t want to miss."
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: The Headless Horseman Rides Again is scheduled to premiere Fall 2026.
🎭 Show Dates: September 16th - October 31st, 2026
📍 Location: The Shepherd of the Hills | Branson Family Entertainment Park
🎟️ For Tickets & Show Times Call: (417) 334-4191
✨ Or For More Details Visit: www.theshepherdofthehills.com
