TEXAS Outdoor Musical — Attraction in Canyon

Unexpectedly astounding production! These folks really know how to put on a show! And it included fireworks! They were showcasing a veteran tribute on July 3 and it was very touching and patriotic.

They do not just use the stage for their production... they use the backdrop of the canyon floor and the canyon itself to really bring us an experience I will never forget. I think my favorite was the prairie fire. The absolute artistic expression in dance with our many struggles against fast and furious fires was truly moving.

The different characters and intertwined stories were a great way to teach us all our history and inspire us with how they overcame tribulations.

Really touching was Quanah Parker's role. He is a cousin (as we all are once you get 6 times removed ;-) ) thru his mother. And while I knew there was a town nearby named after him, it didn't really connect.

It was slow sometimes... but a slowing down of the action means you appreciate the intensity more. The music... was a little disappointing. But I grew up watching and performing Oklahoma! So they had quite a bar to hit.

They have small mike's which assist in amplifying their voices ever so slightly, so you are basically surrounded by sound and immersed in the musical. Whoever does sound does an amazing job. Immersed but not overpowered.

It is uncomfortable due to the tight seating, but center and midway to top up are the best places to view. The use of the canyon floor by the story line is missed if you are to close to the front. The weather was wonderful.

They don't allow pictures until the fireworks, so all of mine are from that point.

But I have to say.. that lone cowboy carrying the flag at the top of the canyon is so powerful it gave me goosebumps.

Going to try to get out there one more time before it ends the season. I can't believe I've lived here 7.5 years and never been! And what is sad? Other people I know have lived here for 25-30 years and they've never seen it either! I will be dragging them kicking and screaming...

Last week my family and I took a "Texas Bucket List" vacation. One of our early stops was to go to Amarillo, TX to see Wonderland Park. We had no plans for our first night and went on Google to search for something we could do as a family given we have twin 12-year old daughters. It was by pure luck that we stumbled upon the Texas Outdoor Musical. We had no idea what to expect. I was excited to just eat the Chuck Wagon Dinner. As it turned out, the experience was incredible. First, the Chuck Wagon Dinner featured delicious chopped brisket, pulled pork, sausage, and yummy sides. For the price, the food was an awesome value and simply delicious.

Then, after the dinner, we were entertained first by a local Square Dancing troop which was great to watch. A true throwback to simpler times. Then, it was on to the show. We expected some western music and some other entertainment. Instead, what we got was an incredible theater production of a western story that wove in the history of the Panhandle. The acting was phenomenal. And, the icing on the cake was that the canyon served as the set for the show. There were real horses and donkeys interwoven into the the show. Because the story took place in the very setting we were in, which was a beautiful canyon, my family and I really felt like we were taken back to the old west. I can't ever remember actually imagining myself in the set of a play before like I was with the Texas Outdoor Musical. My wife and kids and I couldn't stop talking about how wonderful the entire experience was the rest of our trip. The Texas Outdoor Musical and Chuck Wagon dinner gave us wonderful memories that will hopefully last a lifetime. I highly recommend this to any family traveling through...

Heard about this wonderful show from a Canyon local so decided to stay an extra day in the area so we could see it (travelling thru as Australian tourists). After a massive thunderstorm early that evening with heavy rain, thunder and LIGHTENING right at show time we decided that of course the show would not go on as we were only an 8 minute drive away so didn’t even think about getting in the car and driving the very short drive to the amphitheater knowing it could not be held as it’s an open air venue/show and the weather forecast was even more rain.... We did however look up their information and website to call to see what was happening with only a recorded message with no info at all about the weather. Also looked for any info regarding weather for the performances on either the tickets or their website and still no info at all. Emailed very nicely next day for a refund only to be flatly refused ANY type of refund or date exchange (almost laughing at the thought informing us that the show did happen and they missed seeing us there! ) the thunderstorm was not even mentioned and told us that we should have read the policy (so we searched again and NO policy on their website or ticket email) After another email from us saying we were disappointed in their response to our refund email and we could again find no policy we did not even get a 2nd reply so waited now 3 weeks before deciding to let others know of their extremely bad money making venture. Hence we would never recommend anyone to see their show and if you do don’t forget your rain coat, umbrella and...