For its 38th season, the Barleens Dinner Show in Apache Junction presents six diverse shows featuring hits from variety to rock and roll, and country, performed by award-winning musicians.

Since 1975, siblings Brenda, Barbara and Jeff Barleen have performed for audiences from Missouri to Arizona.

Celebrate the Barleen Trio’s 50-year journey in musical entertainment at shows at the theater at 2275 E. Old West Highway in Apache Junction Wednesday through Saturday evenings until April 19, with select matinee performances available.

Call the box office at 480)-982-7991 or go to www.barleensdinnershow.com.

Price includes a meal followed by a show that commends decades of musical excellence, according to a release.

The Barleens’ musical tradition began with Albert Loofburrow (great-grandfather) and Charles Barleen (grandfather), both notable barn dance fiddlers in Kansas. Lloyd Barleen (father) continued this legacy, starting his musical journey at age 11 with a Sears & Roebuck mandolin in his family’s music parlor, the release states.

Originally performing in the Ozarks, Springfield, and Branson, Missouri, the Barleen Trio quickly gained recognition by winning both the KTTS radio talent search and the Presley Mountain Music talent contest. These achievements led to appearances on Gary White’s Midnite Opry and the Ozark Jubilee, solidifying their place in the music scene.

Recognizing their passion and potential, their father Lloyd, and brother Jim built a dinner theater in Estes Park, Colorado, in 1978, where Brenda, Barbara, and Jeff entertained audiences for 16 summers. In 1986, they expanded their performances to a 396-seat theater in Apache Junction.

Today, the show features the celebrated trio accompanied by talented musicians who have toured nationally and internationally with prominent artists. Audiences can enjoy signature shows like Variety Spectacular, No. 1 Hits Variety Show, Rockin’ &
Rollin’ through the Years, Real Country, Old Time Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Season’s Best, the release states.