My Ántonia Musical to Premiere at Minneapolis’ Theater Latte Da

This June, Theater Latté Da invites audiences to experience the world premiere of My Ántonia, a stirring new musical adaptation of Willa Cather’s classic novel. Running June 3 through July 12, at the Ritz Theater in Minneapolis, this Latté Da–commissioned production reimagines a beloved American story as an intimate celebration of resilience and the enduring strength of women.

Featuring a sweeping indie folk score by The Kilbanes and an imaginative libretto by Noah Brody, this poignant adaptation traces the immigrant experience on the Great Plains at the turn of the 20th century through the eyes of the lifelong friendship between orphan boy Jim Burden and Ántonia Shimerda, daughter of a Bohemian immigrant family. My Ántonia offers a timely celebration of the contributions of immigrants to the nation’s identity and spirit as America marks its 250th anniversary. Rooted in the land and shaped by memory, this powerful work invites usto consider how we remember our past, and whose stories we choose to tell.

The cast includes Will Dusek, Lillian Hochman, Em Adam Rosenberg, and Sally Wingert, with additional casting to be announced. Theater Latté Da creates new and impactful connections between story, music, artist and audience—exploring and expanding the art of music theater. Now in its 28th season of presenting new and reimagined music theater, Theater Latté Da is the leading nonprofit professional theater in Minnesota that exclusively produces music theater.

Audiences can deepen their theater-going experience during a special Willa Cather Weekend, June 12–14. Festivities include a pre-show meet-and-greet for National Willa Cather Center members ahead of the Friday evening performance, as well as a “Reading Willa Cather” program prior to Sunday’s matinee. This unique event will offer insight into the author’s voice and legacy through excerpts from Cather’s correspondence and literature read by actors from the cast.

Willa Cather Center Special Group Discount

20% discount with code CATHER

Tickets can be purchased at anytime, anywhere in the house, and for any performance. Early purchases will yield the best available seats.

Tickets may be purchased online at www.latteda.org or by calling the Box Office at 612-339-3003. Box Office hours are from 12 - 5 PM Tuesday to Friday, and from 12 - 5 PM on Saturdays during performance runs only.

A range of physical access initiatives are offered for every production to ensure a welcoming experience for patrons of all backgrounds. Access offerings include ASL interpretation, open captioning and audio description at select performances, and services including braille and large-print programs, assistive listening devices, multiple accessible seating choices, wheelchair companion seating, bariatric chairs and physically accessible all-gender restrooms are available for every performance.