The movie “A Prairie Home Companion” was released in 2006. It gives a backstage view of America’s famous radio show where various characters perform. The director is Robert Altman, and the key actors include Marylouise Burke, Woody Harrelson, and L.Q. Jones.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot at specific locations in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. Some prominent places were the Fitzgerald Theater and Mickey’s Diner. The filming took place between June 27, 2005, and August 3, 2005.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Marylouise Burke | Lunch Lady |
| Woody Harrelson | Dusty |
| L.Q. Jones | Chuck Akers |
| Tommy Lee Jones | The Axeman |
| Garrison Keillor | GK |
| Kevin Kline | Guy Noir |
| Lindsay Lohan | Lola Johnson |
| Virginia Madsen | Dangerous Woman |
| John C. Reilly | Lefty |
| Maya Rudolph | Molly |
| Tim Russell | Stage Manager |
| Sue Scott | Makeup Lady |
| Meryl Streep | Yolanda Johnson |
| Lily Tomlin | Rhonda Johnson |
| Tom Keith | Self – Sound Effects Man |
| Jearlyn Steele | Self |
| Robin Williams | Self |
| Linda Williams | Self |
| Prudence Johnson | Self |
| Richard A. Dworsky | The Guys All-Star Shoe Band – Piano |
| Organ | |
| Pat Donohue | The Guys All-Star Shoe Band – Guitar |
| Andy Stein | The Guys All-Star Shoe Band – Violin |
| Saxophone | |
| Gary Raynor | The Guys All-Star Shoe Band – Bass |
| Arnie Kinsella | The Guys All-Star Shoe Band – Drums |
| Peter Ostroushko | Featured Musician – Mandolin / Fiddle |
| Butch Thompson | Featured Musician – Clarinet |
| Christopher K. Grap | Axeman’s Chauffeur |
| Debbie DeLisi | Lobby Usher |
| Bob Douglas | Musician Extra |
| Adam Granger | Musician Extra |
| Bill Hinkley | Musician Extra |
| John Koerner | Musician Extra |
| Judy Larson | Musician Extra |
| Dan Newton | Musician Extra |
| Jon Pankake | Musician Extra |
| Dick Rees | Musician Extra |
| Becky Schlegel | Musician Extra |
| Pop Wagner | Musician Extra |
| Kati Batchelder | Radio Show Fan (uncredited) |
| Donna Marie Beard | Radio Show Fan (uncredited) |
| Ray Beasley | Radio Show Fan (uncredited) |
| Rita Cannon | Radio Show Fan (uncredited) |
| Michael Cook | Radio Show Fan (uncredited) |
| Kelly Florence | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Alex Galick | Fitzgerald Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Rachel Grubb | Radio Show Fan (uncredited) |
| Freddy Hall | Radio Show Fan (uncredited) |
| Leon Hiland | Fitzgerald Audience (uncredited) |
| Amanda Hofman-Frethem | Radio Show Fan (uncredited) |
| Geoffrey Hofman-Frethem | Smoker (uncredited) |
| Zachary Taylor Keple Plaskett | Audience member (uncredited) |
| Punnavith Koy | Smoker (uncredited) |
| Kayla Laursen | Fitzgerald Audience (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Mankuta | Diner patron (uncredited) |
| John Murray | Theater Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Connie Newville | Radio Show Fan (uncredited) |
| David O’Neill | Stage Hand (uncredited) |
| Lisa Pechmiller | Radio Show Fan (uncredited) |
| Joseph Andrew Schneider | Yolanda’s Biggest Fan (uncredited) |
| Joel Thingvall | Fitzgerald Audience (uncredited) |
| Jim Westcott | Stage Hand (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The movie won 5 awards and received 21 nominations. It features Marylouise Burke as the Lunch Lady, Woody Harrelson as Dusty, and L.Q. Jones as Chuck Akers. Some other prominent characters include Tommy Lee Jones as The Axeman, Garrison Keillor as GK, and Kevin Kline as Guy Noir.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Fitzgerald Theater – 10 Exchange Street E., St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
- Latitude: 44.949042
- Longitude: -93.09728199999999
- Place ID: ChIJV0iHrFLV94cRkVNpc0ni8ac
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10 E Exchange St, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Mickey’s Diner – 36 W. 7th Street, St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
- Latitude: 44.947348
- Longitude: -93.09811140000001
- Place ID: ChIJhSnsyLIq9ocRSgtF_-jHkmY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 36 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
- Latitude: 44.9537029
- Longitude: -93.0899578
- Place ID: ChIJnzfp5M7UslIRKS7aP9KRcsg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: St Paul, MN, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
