Duck Dynasty, as the musical Duck Commander, premiered on Wednesday in Las Vegas with the expected cheerful singing and dancing of characters tellling the story of the Robertson family's journey to fame and fortune.
In a media briefing just before Duck Commander The Musical went on stage, Willie and Korie Robertson pointed out to Las Vegas Review Journal that Las Vegas was an ideal stage for the musical version of the hit reality show that is seen in 100 countries.
A writer for the show referred to the Duck Dynasty stage version as a Christian "Fiddler on the Roof," with the Robertson's unashamed declaration of their faith in God, their wildly successful duck-call business, and the tight-knit family's daily (mis)adventures.
Willie hinted during the briefing that Duck Commander The Musical may go to Broadway, saying "We're open to anything."
The musical indeed included a number performed in the traditional Broadway-style.
Featuring a contemporary score combining country, rock, gospel, and pop, the songs brought the audience along on the family journey with lyrics such as, "there's no time for rest, this is my quest."
The stage was high-tech, with moving screens as backdrop giving an air of backwoods authenticity.
The 90-minute show at the Crown Theatre of Rio All-Suites Hotel & Casino had a nearly full attendance of the reality television's iconic bearded Robertson clan from Louisiana, minus family patriarch Phil who was recently in the news headlines for speaking against homosexuality.
The show is promoted as the "true tale of A&E television's mega hit Duck Dynasty," and retells the story of how faith, family, and ducks built a dynasty.
The reality TV hit just ended their 7th Season and there is yet no confirmation whether it will return for another season with A&E television.
Duck Dynasty, as the musical Duck Commander, is based on the best-selling book The Duck Commander Family by Willie and Korie Robertson.
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