Little House on the Prairie || January 26 - February 11, 2024
Music by Rachel Portman | Lyrics by Donna Di Novelli | Book by Rachel Sheinkin | Based on the book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The timeless story of Laura’s real childhood offers a unique glimpse of life on the American frontier and tells the heartwarming, unforgettable story of a loving family. As the Ingalls family journeys westward and settles in South Dakota, Laura grows from a wild child who loves to run free into a woman who embraces the responsibilities of her own future while remaining true to herself. Having since swept the nation, come see this hit musical that originated in Minnesota.
Performance Dates and Times
Friday, January 26 at 7:30 P.M. - Opening Night Reception follows the performance
Saturday, January 27 at 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, January 28 at 2:00 P.M.
Friday, February 2 at 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, February 3 at 2:00 P.M. - Pay-What-You-Want
Saturday, February 3 at 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, February 4 at 2:00 P.M. - ASL-Interpreted/Audio-Described/Open-Captioned
Thursday, February 8 at 10:00 A.M. - Open to the public
Friday, February 9 at 10:00 A.M. - Open to the public
Friday, February 9 at 7:30 P.M.
Saturday, February 10 at 2:00 P.M.
Saturday, February 10 at 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, February 11 at 2:00 P.M.
Know before you go
For more information and FAQs about attending a show at Lakeshore Players, please check out our Visit Lakeshore page.
Location
All performances are held at the Hanifl Performing Arts Center: 4941 Long Ave., White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Free parking is available in the lot surrounding the theatre.
RUN TIME
Act I - 75 minutes
~ 15-minute intermission ~
Act II - 65 minutes
CONTENT advisory & AGE RECOMMENDATION
The family-friendly show is recommended for ages 8+. A hunting rifle is visible in the show. There are gunshot and firecracker sounds.
ACCESSIBILITY
ASL-interpreted, audio-described, sensory-friendly, and open-captioned performances are available on select dates. Learn more here!
CAST
Bridget Benson - Mary Ingalls
Dan Brabec - Mr. Brewster & Pa u/s
Stephanie Bright - Ensemble & Ma u/s
Carmen Christine Chavez - Ensemble
Sarah Christenson - Miss Brewster & Laura u/s
Elliot Edwards - William Oleson & Tommy
Story Eisele - Ruby
Lydia Ellwell - Carrie Ingalls
Dania Fathroen - Ensemble
Maddie Froehle - Miss Bayne & Mary u/s
Malea Hanson - Nellie Oleson
Kati Hoehl - Ensemble & Mrs. Brewster u/s
Carter Hoffer - Almanzo Wilder
Michael Hull - Robert Boast & Oleson/Brewster u/s
James Lane - Pa Ingalls
Lauren Paulson - Ensemble
Adeline Piekarski - Martha
Kate Piering - Laura Ingalls
Cal Prideuax - Cap Garland
James J. Ruth - Clarence/Mr. Oleson/Almanzo u/s
Maggie Wallin - Dr. Tan & Blanche
Rae Wasson - Eliza Wilder & Nellie u/s
Nicole Wood - Ma Ingalls
ARTISTIC & Production team
Kristin N. Fox - Director
Jack Johnston - Music Director/Conductor
Ruby Carlson - Choreographer
Hann Paulsen - Stage Manager
Sylvia Kemp - Assistant Stage Manager/Assistant Director
Brandt Roberts - Scenic Designer/Props Designer
Born into Royalty - Sound Design
Alyssa Kraft-Campbell - Lighting Designer
Meghan Kent - Costume Designer
Laini Devin - Production Manager
Justin Hooper - Production Technical Director
Lane Bode, Phong Mai, Erika Soukup - Carpenters / Tech Support
David Downing, Aaron Hammerman, Anna Jennings, Natasha Montzka, Jenny Slivinski - Musicians