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Old Town Hall Theater, Medora, ND
7:30 pm | Wednesday – Saturday
2:00 pm | Saturday – Sunday
A new Christmas show is coming to town. Medora Musical Christmas brings the spirit and tradition of the Medora Musical to the Old Town Hall Theater in an intimate holiday setting, featuring classic Christmas carols, favorite seasonal tunes and a little old-time Western flair. Experience the magic of Medora this Christmas with a fresh take on a beloved tradition.
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Get The Christmas Bundle
Make your Christmas in Medora an experience to remember. Settle in for an evening of Medora Musical Christmas, enjoy a festive Christmas brunch the next morning and stay awhile with special savings on lodging. The Christmas Experience Bundle makes it easy to turn a night at the show into a holiday getaway the whole family can enjoy.
The bundle includes:
– 1 Ticket to Medora Musical Christmas
– 1 Christmas Brunch the following morning
– 15% off Lodging at the Rough Riders Hotel or Hotel 1883. In your confirmation email you will receive a 15% off code to book your room. (Bundle does not include price of the room.)
Christmas Brunch
Select Days
December 3 – 20, 2026
At Badlands Pizza
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The perfect start to your day during your visit to Medora this Christmas season. Enjoy a buffet style selection of breakfast favorites including Egg Bake, Hash Brown Casserole, Sausage, Ham, Caramel Rolls, Assorted Pastries, Fruit Salads and Parfaits. Coffee and Juice will be available.
Meet the Medora Musical Christmas Cast
Blair Edwards
Baltimore, MD
Blair is originally from Baltimore, Maryland and discovered his love and gift for singing at an early age through his local church choir. His passion for the performing arts soon expanded to dance, leading him to train in a wide range of styles. Blair is a graduate of Baltimore School for the Arts and holds a BFA in Dance from University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where he also pursued vocal training. His extensive training includes Dance Theatre of Harlem, Alvin Ailey, and Debbie Allen, with whom he performed as a member of her company for two years. Blair has performed around the globe as a singer and dancer and is thrilled to return after his third season with the Medora Musical. He is excited to celebrate the magic of the season with you!
Jay Osborne
Philadelphia, PA
A UK-born musician and actor Jay has vast experience of over 23 years of international touring, theatre, session, cruise and TV work. Jay has worked in an array of bands and productions and worked with some of the biggest names in the industry including BBC, Disney, Kenwright, O2, Island Records, Sky 1, The Daily Wire, The London Palladium and Sony Records. He has also played and/or supported various artists including; Blind Mississippi Morris, Jay Osmond, Dustin Tavella (AGT Winner), Blink 182, The Kooks, The Hives, and Bob Dylan to name a few. Jay has performed in hit West End and Broadway musicals The Osmonds – A New Musical, Cilla – The Musical, Dreamboats & Petticoats, Buddy Holly & The Cricketers, Million Dollar Quartet and One Man Two Guvnors including many others. He is also an advisory board member at The Mississippi Music Foundation and is proudly endorsed by Rotosound Strings, Höfner Guitars and Cusack Music. Jay is excited to return to Medora after a summer season performing in Rebels & Outlaws.
Sean Stepnowski
Nashville, TN
Sean is incredibly honored to be back in Medora and join the show this winter! Back home in Nashville, he works as a percussion educator & performer. If he looks familiar… Sean recently appeared as half of “rePercussion” at this year’s Medora Musical! His background began through marching drumline in DCI & WGI and has taken him into a life of music & live performance. Sean has an infectious passion for the arts, music & rhythm that he is thrilled to bring to the stage and share with you all!Â
Luke Surretsky
Nutley, NJ
Luke is a NYC-based actor/singer/musician born and raised in NJ. He’s excited to be back in Medora after previously performing in A Very Merry Badlands Christmas and Ring of Fire. TV/Film: Evil Lives Here (Hulu). Off-Broadway: A Christmas Carol (The Players Theatre), Santa’s Sing-a-Long (Theatre Row). Regional: The Amory Wars (Norwegian Cruise Line), Ring Of Fire (John W. Engeman Theatre, Festival 56), Million Dollar Quartet (Hangar Theatre, Broadway Rose Theatre Company), Heartbreak Hotel (John W. Engeman Theatre), Escape To Margaritaville (New Bedford Festival Theatre), Rent (Area Stage), Sweeney Todd (Area Stage), American Idiot (Asbury Park Theatre Company), Oliver! (Area Stage). Concert: Jazz At Lincoln Center. He’d like to thank Robert & Megan at Lohne/Graham Management and sends his love to his family + Greta.
Sarah Whelan
Long Beach, NY
Sarah is thrilled to return to Medora after performing in the Medora Musical and the Gospel Brunch this past summer. She is excited to experience the magic of Medora during the winter season. She trains in New York City and has performed across the country in a variety of professional productions. Originally from Long Beach, New York, she earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from The University of Tampa. Sarah would like to thank her family and friends for their continued love and support. She is honored to be working with TRMF again and can’t wait for audiences to experience the show!
Kim Willow
Cedar Falls, IA
Kim is excited to be back for Medora Musical Christmas! Medora holds a special place in her heart after performing as a Burning Hills Singer (2012 – 2016) and in several Medora Christmas shows (2019 – 2025). Kim has performed in national tours and regional theatre around the country. Favorite credits include: Beverly in the hit (Church Basement Ladies) series, Marian (The Music Man), Cosette (Les Miserables), Peggy Sawyer (42nd Street), and Cinderella (Into the Woods). When not onstage, you can find her at home in Cedar Falls, IA, singing and dancing in the kitchen with her husband, Chad, and daughters, June and Claire. Many thanks to Mom, Dad, Molly, and Geoff for supporting us and helping make this show possible for our family. Merry Christmas!
Chad Willow
North Woods, MN
Chad is a pianist, singer, and banjo player hailing from the bold north woods of Minnesota. With seven past Medora Christmas productions in the books as Music Director and performer, including two as associate producer, and most recently as writer and director, Chad again leads the charge as Writer, Director, Music Director, and Performer. With twelve seasons of the Medora Musical as Associate Musical Director and leader of the Coal Diggers band, his Medora past runs deep, making many lifelong friends and colleagues, and many grand adventures to regale from those years on the bandstand. And with a big ol’ smile, Chad tells of his greatest Medora adventure; meeting his wife Kim (then a Burning Hills singer) in the summer of 2012. “We’ve just celebrated our anniversary, and are sharing the incredible adventure of parenthood together raising our two daughters, June and Claire!” And now, Kim and I get to collaborate and perform together once again in Medora. So go ahead, put on your spurs, jump in the saddle, and settle in for Medora Musical Christmas.
Medora on the Road:
coming to your hometown
with Bill Sorensen's A Magical Medora Christmas
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There's Always More To Medora
Rough Riders Gift
Open Weekends
Rough Riders Hotel
Open Year Round
Luxury meets western charm and presidential history at the Historic Rough Riders Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Medora!
Theodore's Dining Room
Open Year Round
Enjoy a modern culinary experience with all the character of the old west at Theodore’s Dining Room located inside the Rough Riders Hotel!
Bring Your Christmas Party
Round Up The Gang
Groups of 20 or more can receive discounted show tickets by calling our group services office at 1-800-MEDORA-1.
Whether it’s a family reunion or a corporate retreat, you’re in good hands with our Event Services team would love to help you plan!
FAQs
Have questions about your upcoming visit? We’ve gathered answers to the most common questions to help you plan ahead. If you don’t see what you need, please reach out before your visit.
If weather results in unsafe road conditions which prevent your travel to Medora, you may request to rebook your tickets for a future event. If approved, we also will cancel any hotel reservation without penalty.
We encourage guests to book early to secure the best seats available. Tickets may be purchased online, or by calling 1-800-MEDORA-1. If tickets remain available, they may be purchased at the Old Town Hall Theater on the day of the event. Will call tickets may be picked up at the Old Town Hall Theater prior to the performance.
Medora is currently experiencing an increase in fraudulent ticket resellers. To avoid scams and ensure you receive the best value, please purchase tickets only through our official channels. Official Medora tickets are always the lowest price available.
For the Spring Concert Series, tickets priced above $49.99 are likely fraudulent.
Book safely at medora.com, through our official ticketing partner etix.com, or by calling 1-800-MEDORA-1.
If you believe you may have purchased fraudulent tickets, please call 1-800-MEDORA-1. Our team will be happy to help ensure you have a seat at the show.
The historic Old Town Hall holds an intimate 220-seat theater. Wheelchair accessible seats are located at each corner of the house. View a detailed seat map here.
Ample street parking is available throughout downtown Medora, including areas surrounding the Old Town Hall Theater. Parking is free and available on a first-come basis.
Items lost at the Old Town Hall Theater are collected by front-of-house staff and stored at the TRMF business offices. Please notify front of house staff or call 1-800-MEDORA-1.