Guthrie Theater

Word on the prairie is that tickets for this smash hit musical are sold out, and while ticket availability is limited online, the box office fulfills ticket exchanges every day which opens up seats for nearly every performance. In addition, we have added 12 seats for purchase by patrons in the rush line only (for every performance), guaranteeing 12 more fans will experience this world premiere. Call the box office at 612.377.2224 for day-of-show ticket availability or arrive early to secure your place in the rush line.

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.

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Steve Blanchard	Melissa Gilbert	Kara Lindsay	Jenn Gambatese

Maeve Moynihan	Sara Jean Ford	Kevin Massey