Cash vs. The King
September 17 – November 2, 2025
Burning Hills Amphitheatre, Medora, ND
7:30 pm | Wednesday – Saturday
2:00 pm | Sunday
Cash vs. The King is back and even bigger than before. Join us for this unforgettable showdown between two of the most acclaimed stars in music history. Cash and “The King” earned an incredible list of awards and achievements; multiple Grammys, County Music and Rock and Roll Hall of Fames, and much more. Come along as they compete to earn your vote as the ultimate performer – bringing you many of their favorites from the early days at Sun to their current status as legends!
Alex Swindle – THE KING:
Alex Swindle is a singer, musician, and 2015 Ultimate Elvis Top Ten World Finalist from Birmingham, Alabama. Growing up in a household of musicians, Alex discovered his passion for performing at a very young age. After twelve years of performing as an Elvis tribute artist, Alex brings to the stage the thrill and charged atmosphere that’s reminiscent of young Elvis in his Sun Record days of 1954. A genuine southern gentleman, Alex presents to his audience a raw talent and compelling charm much like Elvis at the beginning of his career. Â
Bill Scott Sheets – CASH: 
Bills’ musical theatre credits include: Million Dollar Quartet Christmas (’21, ’22 Nat. Tour), Million Dollar Quartet (Norwegian Cruise Line, Paramount Theatre/Chicago, Wick Theatre, Phoenix Theatre Company, Arkansas Repertory Theatre, Berkshire Theatre Group, PCPA) and Ring of Fire (Drury Lane Theatre, Palace Theater, Capital Repertory Theatre). Concert credits: Million Dollar Reunion, December of ’63. Original Cast Album: Million Dollar Quartet Christmas. Born and raised in Owasso, OK, Bill received his Bachelor’s in Music Education at Oklahoma State University. Bill would like to thank his wife, family, and dog for their love and support.  @bill_sheetsÂ
Jonathan Acorn – EMCEE: Â
Jonathan is thrilled to be back in Medora! A Massachusetts native, Jonathan has spent the last 3 years cruising the world with Million Dollar Quartet on Norwegian Cruise Line. As a short detour from ship life, Jonathan came to Medora in 2022 for A Very Merry Badlands Christmas at the Town Hall Theatre. Some of his other favorite credits include the world premiere of Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol (Young Scrooge/Fred) for which he had the honor of working directly with Dolly. He also had a hand in another world premiere, Million Dollar Quartet Christmas (u/s Jerry Lee Lewis) at The Phoenix Theatre Company. Other favorite credits include Ragtime (Younger Brother) at Wheelock Family Theatre, La Cage Aux Folles (Jean-Michel) at Reagle Music Theatre, The Rocky Horror Show (Brad) at Seacoast Repertory Theatre, and many productions at the Jackson Hole Playhouse. BFA Musical Theatre, Emerson College – JonathanAcorn.com – Be a lightÂ
Rough Riders Hotel
No Heartbreak at this Hotel
Just steps away from the Old Town Hall Theater enjoy a night out on the town at Theodore’s Dining Room, and end the night at the luxurious Historic Rough Riders Hotel.
LITTLE PICTURES. BIG MOMENTS.