Array Variety Show

Why go: Array packs live vocals, choreography, aerial acrobatics, a Cyr wheel artist, quick change illusions, and an Argentine gaucho troupe into one two hour production, so nobody in your group sits through a genre they did not come for.

About Array Variety Show

Array is the flagship production at the Mountain of Entertainment Theater, a 535 seat room on the Parkway that opened as one of the newer additions to the Pigeon Forge show circuit. The format follows the classic Smokies variety tradition: a resident cast of singers and dancers works through decades of material with live vocals, and specialty performers take the stage between musical numbers.

The song list moves quickly across pop, country, gospel, oldies, and patriotic anthems, which is deliberate. Rather than build the evening around one genre or one tribute artist, the show cycles through styles so a multigenerational group finds something familiar every few numbers. Choreography and costume changes carry the pace, and comedy bits break up the longer musical stretches.

The specialty acts are what separate Array from a straight music revue. Aerial acrobats work above the stage, a Cyr wheel artist spins through a solo routine, quick change performers swap costumes in front of the audience, and an Argentine gaucho group closes segments with traditional drumming, dance, and boleadora work. Counting a 15 minute intermission, the whole thing runs right around two hours.

The theater is a multi-show venue. Array shares the building with Illusionation: The Magic of Jason Hudy, Ole! featuring GoGaucho, Mountain Melodies, and two separate Christmas productions, so the marquee changes depending on the week you visit.

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Getting to Array Variety Show

The Mountain of Entertainment Theater sits on the Parkway near mile marker 1, on the stretch between the Titanic Museum Attraction and The Island. Coming into Pigeon Forge from Sevierville you will pass it early, before the traffic light cluster in the middle of town, which makes it one of the easier show venues to reach without fighting Parkway congestion. On site parking is free and the lot is steps from the lobby doors, so there is no shuttle or long walk involved. Doors open roughly an hour before curtain.

Why Choose Array Variety Show

Pigeon Forge has no shortage of theaters, and most of them build a show around a single idea: one genre, one tribute, one gimmick. Array takes the opposite approach, and that shapes who it works best for.

• Variety instead of a single lane. The lineup rotates through musical genres and circus style specialty acts, so a group with mismatched tastes is not stuck watching one thing for two hours.
• Live vocals throughout. The cast sings rather than lip syncing to tracks, which is not a given across the Parkway theater scene.
• A room built for sightlines. At 535 seats the theater is small enough that back rows still read facial expressions, which matters for the quick change and magic segments.
• Afternoon and evening slots. Matinee and evening showtimes both run during peak season, so the show can anchor a day or cap one off.
• Military recognition. Veterans and active duty guests receive a discount when they identify their status at purchase (at box office).

Must Do

The music carries the show, but the specialty segments are what people describe in the parking lot afterward. These are the pieces worth watching for.

• The Aerial Segments. Performers work silks and apparatus above the stage, close enough in a room this size to follow the hand grips and transitions.
• The Cyr Wheel Routine. A single performer inside a large steel ring, spinning and tilting through a solo set that is equal parts dance and balance act.
• Quick Change. Full costume swaps executed in the open, in seconds, with the audience watching for the seam and rarely catching it.
• The Argentine Gaucho Set. Traditional drumming, footwork, and boleadoras, the weighted cords gauchos spin and strike against the stage floor in rhythm.
• The Patriotic Finale. The show closes on its patriotic material, the segment the cast plays hardest and the one that reliably gets the room on its feet.
• Fresh Amish Pretzels. The concession counter bakes them on site, and you do not need a show ticket to buy one.

What to Expect

Array is an easy night out logistically, but a few details are worth knowing before you book, particularly around timing and the theater house rules.

• All ages are welcome. There is no minimum age and the material is written to stay family friendly throughout, including the comedy bits.
• Arrive with time to spare. Doors open about an hour ahead of curtain, which gives you room to park, find seats, and hit the concession counter without rushing.
• Dress casually. The theater asks guests to skip overly revealing clothing and vulgar graphics, but jeans and a t-shirt are entirely normal here. Suits and gowns will feel out of place.
• Ask about accessible seating when you book. The theater sets aside seating for guests with mobility needs, and calling the box office ahead is the reliable way to secure it.
• Concessions only. Snacks and beverages are sold in the lobby and outside food and drink are not permitted in the house.
• The calendar changes with the season. Showtimes and dark days shift through the year, and the Christmas productions displace part of the regular run, so confirm your date rather than assuming a standing schedule.

Nearby in Pigeon Forge

• Titanic Museum. A half scale replica of the ship housing artifacts and boarding pass exhibits, directly across the Parkway from the theater.
• Biblical Times Dinner Theater. A Parkway production pairing a staged retelling of scripture with a served meal a mile north.
• Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Funpark. Year round snow tubing, a mountain glider, and an arcade packed onto a hillside just north of the theater.
• SkyFly: Soar America. A suspended flight ride at The Island that carries you over American landmarks with wind and scent effects.

Explore More

My Smoky Mountain Guide Pigeon Forge is a great resource for finding things to do and places to eat.

• Pigeon Forge Food & Beverage Guide. Restaurants, dinner shows, breweries, distilleries, and eateries throughout Pigeon Forge, from sit-down meals to grab-and-go stops.
• Pigeon Forge Outdoor Adventure. Mountain coasters, UTV rentals, rafting, helicopter tours, and other ways to experience the Smokies from outdoors.
• Pigeon Forge Attractions. Museums, escape rooms, mini-golf, arcades, and other family-friendly stops across the city.
• Pigeon Forge Entertainment. Dinner shows, live music, comedy, magic, and theater experiences throughout Pigeon Forge.