PIGEON FORGE EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Hymns, Holograms, and Pit-Smoked BBQ: The Prodigal Reimagined in Pigeon Forge
An evening at Biblical Times Dinner Theater that pairs a live gospel/praise concert with a holographic musical retelling of the Prodigal Son and an all-you-can-eat Spring/Summer BBQ menu—this guide lays out what to expect.
Hymns, Holograms, and Pit-Smoked BBQ: The Prodigal Reimagined in Pigeon Forge.
Set in Pigeon Forge, The Prodigal: A Story of Hope and Redemption is a two-act dinner show that combines a soulful gospel and praise & worship concert with a staged musical drama of the Prodigal Son, presented using cutting-edge holographic and projection technology, all served alongside an all-you-can-eat BBQ dinner.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Two‑Part Evening: Live Worship, Then Musical Drama
The evening opens with a roughly 45-minute gospel/praise & worship concert featuring a mix of Southern Gospel, hymns, contemporary, and praise & worship, followed after an intermission by a live musical drama of the Prodigal Son that explores themes of redemption and forgiveness.
Holographic and Projection Storytelling
The production uses innovative holographic and projection technology to create immersive sets and scenes that recreate biblical times, integrating acting and song across both halves of the show.
All‑You‑Can‑Eat Spring/Summer BBQ Menu
The Spring/Summer menu is served family‑style and includes BBQ pulled pork, beef pot roast with gravy, crispy fried chicken tenders, baked mac & cheese, creamy mashed potatoes, Bush's baked beans, corn on the cob, peas & carrots, dinner rolls, and apple and cherry glazed turnovers for dessert (availability and substitutions apply).
What the day feels like
What the Evening Feels Like
You arrive for seating and dinner service, spend the first half of the evening dining while a live gospel/praise & worship variety show performs, pause during a brief intermission, then watch the staged musical drama of the Prodigal Son brought to life with holographic effects before dismissal—an experience blending concert, theater, and dinner over roughly two and a half hours.
THE PERFORMANCE
A Two‑Part Evening: Live Worship, Then Musical Drama
The evening opens with a roughly 45-minute gospel/praise & worship concert featuring a mix of Southern Gospel, hymns, contemporary, and praise & worship, followed after an intermission by a live musical drama of the Prodigal Son that explores themes of redemption and forgiveness.
THE TECH
Holographic and Projection Storytelling
The production uses innovative holographic and projection technology to create immersive sets and scenes that recreate biblical times, integrating acting and song across both halves of the show.
THE FOOD
All‑You‑Can‑Eat Spring/Summer BBQ Menu
The Spring/Summer menu is served family‑style and includes BBQ pulled pork, beef pot roast with gravy, crispy fried chicken tenders, baked mac & cheese, creamy mashed potatoes, Bush's baked beans, corn on the cob, peas & carrots, dinner rolls, and apple and cherry glazed turnovers for dessert (availability and substitutions apply).
Suitability
Who it's for
Notes on who the program is (and isn’t) explicitly described for in the provided trip data.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a seated dinner theater event; practical items to bring are personal comfort items and any necessary accessibility aids—food is provided on site as part of the experience.
The Spring/Summer BBQ menu is all‑you‑can‑eat and includes BBQ pulled pork, beef pot roast with gravy, crispy fried chicken tenders, baked mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, Bush's baked beans, corn on the cob, peas & carrots, dinner rolls, and apple and cherry glazed turnovers for dessert (availability may vary).
Many dishes are prepared gluten‑free and vegetarian; a gluten‑free dessert is available upon request. Some substitutions may occur depending on availability.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the evening last?
The program runs approximately 2.5 hours.
When should I arrive?
Seating and food service begin at 5:30; the praise & worship show begins around 6:00.
What happens during the first half of the evening?
The first half is a live 45‑minute gospel/praise & worship variety show featuring multiple Christian musical genres, interlaced with humor and testimonials.
Is there an intermission?
Yes — a brief intermission is scheduled from about 6:45 to 7:00 between the concert and the musical drama.
What is included with the dinner?
The Spring/Summer BBQ menu includes BBQ pulled pork, beef pot roast with gravy, fried chicken tenders, baked mac & cheese, mashed potatoes, Bush's baked beans, corn on the cob, peas & carrots, dinner rolls, and available fruit‑glazed turnovers for dessert; items may be substituted depending on availability.
Who performs in the show?
The production stars TFM WORSHIP and features vocalists and actors associated with the Tabb Family TFM Worship.