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Guthrie Theater Presents
"Little House on the Prairie" Musical
Based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved "Little
House" books, this world premiere musical centers on the independent
spirit of the teenager Laura, the family's settlement in DeSmet, South
Dakota, and the hardships and joys faced by a family in a pioneer
community.
Internationally renowned opera and theater
director Francesca Zambello leads a cast
of familiar faces and rising stars in this world premiere musical
presented on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.
Broadway veteran Steve Blanchard
leads the Ingalls family through the joys and hardship of pioneer life
as “Pa." Melissa Gilbert, best
known for her work in the 1970s television series, returns to her Little
House roots to play “Ma," with her signature
character Laura coming to life on the musical stage through the talents
of Kara Lindsay.
Jenn Gambatese plays
the role of eldest daughter Mary, a character who struggles with
scarlet fever and its resulting blindness. Rounding out the Ingalls
family is Twin Cities native Maeve Moynihan as
Carrie .The cast also features Sara Jean Ford
as the prissy, spoiled and manipulative Nellie Oleson, and Kevin
Massey, who brings romance to the prairie as Almanzo
Wilder.
The Guthrie is located in downtown Minneapolis on
the west bank of the Mississippi River at 818 South 2nd Street in
Minneapolis, Minnesota.
www.guthrietheater.org
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