The sounds of music were echoing from the badlands on June 10, 2011, as the 46^th season of the Medora Musical opened. The initial performance included the usual repertoire of songs, dancing, acting and history about Medora, Theodore Roosevelt and the badlands of North Dakota.

Emily Walter of Racine, WI, a song and dance professional with over two decades of experience as a performer, hosts the show as “The Queen of the West”.  She brings excitement, musical talent and spontaneity to the show, leading the 12-member Burning Hills Singers through a variety of melodies and routines.

The North Dakota minute, which highlights events and activities that have happened in North Dakota history, engages the audience in remembering the past. Theodore Roosevelt’s accomplishments—the firsts he experienced while serving as the 26^th president of the United States—are noted.

The show continues its tradition of quality entertainment for the whole family. Walter’s energy is evident as she moves across the stage with ease and engages members of the audience in dialogue and provokes laughter while doing so.

The show continues nightly at 8:30 MDT in the Burning Hills Ampitheathre. Sundays and Wednesdays are Kids Night, which means children get in free when accompanied by a parent, grandparent or legal guardian. Tuesdays and Thursdays are Seniors Day (55 and older), when all seniors receive 15% off their  Medora Musical ticket price.

The Medora Musical is presented by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation. StageWest Entertainment, Inc. of Minneapolis, MN, is the producer of the show, which is dedicated to the legacy of American’s 26^th president, Theodore Roosevelt.

For more information and tickets, contact TRMF at 1-800-Medora1 or visit www.medora.com.