The Sedaka Songbook

“The Sedaka Songbook – A Tribute” is a new Branson musical show production for 2021. The show takes you back to the 50's, 60's, and 70's and features the biggest hit songs from the pen of legendary pop music songwriter and entertainer, Neil Sedaka. You will hear the popular songs made famous by Neil, himself, including, “Calendar Girl”, “Happy Birthday, Sweet Sixteen”, “Laughter In The Rain”, and “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do” along with popular Sedaka songs made famous by The Carpenters - “Solitaire”, Connie Francis  - “Stupid Cupid” and “Where The Boys Are, The Captain & Tennille - “Lonely Nights” and “Love Will Keep Us Together”, and many more. Neil Sedaka started at a very young age as a classical pianist and grew up to be one of the most well-known songwriters and entertainers in pop music. “The Sedaka Songbook – A Tribute” brings you the music you remember along with the history behind Neil Sedaka's journey to fame. Taking you on this journey is Branson, Missouri's own, Lee Hendrix, who serves as lead vocalist, pianist, and master of ceremonies. Lee has been performing in Branson for 25 years and his show tribute that he produced to Neil Sedaka's music in 2015, won the Branson Show Awards “Morning Show of the Year.” Lee is a multi-award winning and award nominated musician and songwriter and has performed with over 25 music superstars. He currently plays piano for and tours with famous Country Music entertainer, Mickey Gilley. Joining Lee is the talented Deana Edwards on vocals. Deana is also an award-winning vocalist and music artist that has been performing with her husband, Jonathan, in the popular Branson show, “Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel”, as well as touring nationally in the Southern Gospel group, “Faith's Journey.”