Yesterday was just AMAZING! First we planted trees for Habitat for Humanity. It was raining a little bit, but who cares? Then in the afternoon we hosted a touch and tell event for thirty site impared people on stage. Our wardrobe supervisor organized it and described the costumes that our guests felt. It was pretty sensational. Then, to top it all, we played the show to two thousand people who cheered, screamed and stomped at the curtain calls. We all felt pretty good as we left the theater last night. We’ve got a big weekend coming up. Five performances in three days and we’re almost sold out. It’s going to be pretty exciting for all of us “Prairie Dogs”.
Opening Night in Nashville
The opening in Nashville last night was AMAZING! 1500 people screaming and cheering when Laura finally kissed Almanzo!
Nashville
Here we are in Nashville, home of country music and the Grand Ole Opry! It’s a totally different place from St. Paul and we’re all eager to meet our new audiences. Thursday we’re going to do a “Greening” for Habitat for Humanity. It’s going to be alot warmer here than it was when we did a build in St. Paul.
First Performance in St. Paul
First performance in St. Paul tonight. The sets are up, the lighting is done, orchestra rehersal finished, sound check finished. Right now the cast is on stage checking out the space and meeting their wardrobe dressers. Everybody is excited about returning to the Twin Cities area. We loved being at the Guthrie and now we’re just across the river in St. Paul!
Hello St. Paul!
We said goodbye to Fall and the beautiful setting at the Papermill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ on Friday. Today, we started unloading the trucks as the snow is falling is St. Paul. Hello winter! With snow plows salting and sanding (not to mention indoor heating) we wont have the hardships of the Ingalls family in De Smet. We’re looking forward to a great run and seeing lots of our Prairie friends there.
Yesterdays Matinee
Yesterdays matinee at Papermill was so much fun! There was a small group of girls in bonnets and Prairie outfits. They were so adorable! One girl wore jewel studded cowboy boots with hers! What a fashionista. In contrast, sitting in the second row was a vigorous woman who was introduced from the stage by the managing director who was there celebrating her 100th birthday along with some much younger “80 year old” girlfriends. It was a very special day at Little House on the Prairie: The Musical.
Last Week at Papermill
We’re sold out at the Papermill Playhouse in Millburn, NJ! Our last performance after five WONDERFUL weeks is Saturday night Oct. 10. Then we’re off to the great, big, beautiful Ordway theater in St. Paul. Just across the river from where this all started at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis a year ago!