Medora Musical

The Medora Musical is an outdoor stage production set in an amphitheater surrounded by the sweeping landscape of the North Dakota Badlands. The show combines country music, Western songs, and comedy acts with live horses and fireworks that appear during selected performances.

Founded in 1965, the production has focused on Theodore Roosevelt's significance and his connection to this region throughout its history. Over the decades, it has become the main venue for sharing the area's local history and cultural heritage.

The show tells stories rooted in the pioneer era and cowboy life of this region, bringing local traditions and Western heritage to life through performance. These narratives continue to shape how people today understand and connect with the land and its past.

The best time to visit is between June and September when performances run regularly throughout the season. The amphitheater has plenty of seating, but arriving early helps you secure a good spot and explore the surroundings before the show begins.

The amphitheater takes its name from the Burning Hills, a ridge where coal seams once caught fire naturally and glowed at night. This natural phenomenon gave the area its legendary character long before the show began.

Location: North Dakota

GPS coordinates: 46.91440,-103.54600

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:47