How-Dee! Madame Tussauds Nashville Introduces Minnie Pearl as First New Wax Figure
04 December 2016 - 7:02PM
Business Wire
Iconic star of “Hee Haw” television series and
Grand Old Opry legend has first-ever wax figure at the soon to
launch Nashville attraction
Madame Tussauds, the world-renowned wax attraction slated to
open its newest location at Opry Mills this spring, unveiled a
lively Minnie Pearl wax figure during yesterday’s 63rd Annual
Nashville Christmas Parade. Family members of the late “Hee Haw”
star joined in the celebration atop of one of the brand new Gray
Line Music City open-air buses. The Minnie Pearl figure will be
featured in the Nashville Madame Tussauds attraction when it opens
this spring.
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Minnie Pearl's wax figure is joined by
her great niece Barbara Sanders, great-great niece Sarah Steinlein
and great great great niece Sarah Grace Steinlein. (Photo: Business
Wire)
Minnie, whose given name was Sarah Cannon, was a country
comedian and a fixture at the Grand Ole Opry for more than 50
years. Her dynamic figure captures her effervescent personality
starting with her wide smile and iconic $1.98 price tag hanging
from her floral hat, right down to her signature black Mary Jane
shoes adorned with “Minnie” and “Pearl” written down the side. Her
outfit is custom-made and inspired by her dress on display at the
Grand Ole Opry Museum.
"We are so thrilled to have been a part of the creation of the
Minnie Pearl Madame Tussauds figure," said Barbara Sanders, Minnie
Pearl's great niece. “Minnie was an incredible woman who loved
Nashville. Our family knows how much she would have loved this
special honor."
Some fun facts about the figure:
- Madame Tussauds consulted with the late
singer’s family to select the figure’s expression to make sure it
truly captures her likeness
- Production of the figure took more than
five months to complete
- The Madame Tussauds artists visited the
Opry Museum to measure the dress and hat to ensure they are an
exact replica
- Each individual hair is placed onto the
figure to ensure life-like quality
- There are 20 artists and sculptors with
different specialties that work on each figure
Each Madame Tussauds figure is truly a work of art, involving
teams of professional artists and sculptors who spend months on
extensive research and take more than 300 measurements to recreate
world-famous icons, to achieve the kind of astonishing realism that
has been at the heart of the 250-year Madame Tussauds legacy.
With a completely different concept, the attraction in Nashville
will be the company’s first offering in the US that focuses solely
on music icons that have shaped America’s musical landscape. Guests
are encouraged to have fun with the famous stars from musical
genres such as Country, Rock n Roll, Jazz, Blues and Pop.
Additional figures hitting the stage at Madame Tussauds
Nashville include Carrie Underwood, Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift,
Beyoncé and Johnny Cash. More artists will be added to the bill
within the coming weeks.
Guests can now save $5 off regular price tickets and be one of
the first to experience the attraction. The tickets can be redeemed
anytime following the grand opening until the end of 2017. These
limited-time-only early bird tickets are $19 for adults and $14 for
children ages 3-12. Prices will return to regular attraction price
following the grand opening. Ages two and under are free.
To stay up to date on progress and new figure reveals, visit the
attraction’s website and join the newsletter at
https://www.madametussauds.com/nashville.
Additionally, stay connected on social media for real-time
updates:
- Facebook: /madametussaudsnashville
- Instagram: @tussaudsnashville
- Twitter: @tussaudsnash
- Hashtag: #MadameTussaudsNashville
About Madame Tussauds
Nashville
Madame Tussauds Nashville attraction is a new interactive wax
experience where guests have the unique opportunity to get up close
and personal with some of the world's biggest musical icons. Built
to honor Music City and its deep roots into America’s history,
Madame Tussauds will host visitors from across the globe as they
enjoy a historical walk through America’s musical past and present
with vivid scenes supporting the colorful cast of figures.
Conveniently located within Opry Mills Mall, the star-studded
attraction is set to open in the spring of 2017.
Visit www.madametussauds.com/nashville or the attraction’s
Facebook page www.facebook.com/mademetussaudsnashville for more
information.
About Merlin Entertainments
plc
Merlin Entertainments plc is a global leader in location based,
family entertainment. As Europe's Number 1 and the world's
second-largest visitor attraction operator, Merlin now operates
over 100 attractions, 13 hotels and 5 holiday villages in 24
countries and across 4 continents. The company aims to deliver
memorable experiences to its more than 60 million visitors
worldwide, through its iconic global and local brands, and the
commitment and passion of its c.27,000 employees (peak season).
Visit www.merlinentertainments.biz for more information.
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