Bobby Vinton sells his theater in Branson

BRANSON, Mo. -- The Polish Prince is pulling the plug on his Blue Velvet Theatre.

Bobby Vinton, who recorded pop ballads such as "Roses Are Red," "Blue Velvet," and "Mr. Lonely," has sold his theater in the heart of Branson's entertainment strip to producer David King, whose "Spirit of the Dance" has performed with Vinton for the past three years.

Terms of the sale were not disclosed, but Vinton said Tuesday that the offer "was simply too good to pass up."

Vinton, 66, will perform through Dec. 14 at his theater, fulfilling his season schedule in the southwest Missouri resort town. Then he will shift to venues in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, although he may perform limited engagements in Branson.