Once a year, families pile into the car and head out for a great adventure: the all-American vacation. A popular Midwest stop is Wisconsin Dells, Wis., bustling with activities for all ages. A classic “Dells” favorite is the Tommy Bartlett Show, one of the longest- running, live water-ski, sky and stage shows in the world.
“The Tommy Bartlett Show began in 1953, and through its early touring groups and our annual summer runs in Wisconsin Dells, we have entertained millions of visitors throughout the decades,” said Tom Diehl, president and co-owner of Tommy Bartlett, Inc.
The show has launched an all-new adventure with “Pirates of Bartlett Bay,” a themed production featuring a pirate cast of water-skiing performers. The 90-minute extravaganza begins on the water with the world-famous Tommy Bartlett Skiers challenging fate with death-defying stunts by boat and on water skis. With their high-powered boats, fast-paced trick skiing, flips, twists and pyramids, Bartlett’s Buccaneers show audiences who rules the high seas.
“We feature some of the greatest water-skiers in the country. They make it look easy, but it...