Half Pint Sings at Minneapolis' Guthrie Theater

I'm sure I'm not the only one in our community here who grew up loving Little House on the Prairie, both in book form and as a beloved tv show (which I've so enjoyed sharing with my daughter in re-runs). Well now there's a musical version, starring none other than Melissa Gilbert herself, this time in the role of Caroline Ingalls. The show opened this past weekend at Minneapolis' Guthrie Theater where it will run for 12 weeks. Hopes are that it can someday transfer to Broadway. The Times ran a great article on the show today. My sister and I have long vowed to make a Betsy-Tacy Minnesota pilgrimmage, this would be a great addition to that trip.....for more info, visit the Guthrie website.

Comments

[Julie E.]

I just re-read all the "Little House" books a year ago! Good stuff, and it's cool that Melissa Gilbert is now playing Caroline. You should definitely make a literary pilgrimage--I've made a few to Concord, Mass., and the surrounding areas to see where the Transcendentalists lived and worked. It's so great to be able to experience the places that are intrinsic to your literary passions.

[Ti]

I loved the Little House series but never read the books. I am anxious to do so, once my daughter gets a bit older. They would be fun to read together.

[Darlene]

I loved the Little House series on tv and the books. My mom and I read them together when I was younger and I reread them a few years back. That's so cool that Melissa Gilbert will play Caroline.