Welcome to simplystreep.com, an information source on the American actress Meryl Streep, best known from her Oscar-winning performances in "Kramer vs. Kramer" and "Sophie's Choice". Her work on screen, stage and television, a career that includes some of the most acclaimed films of the last 30 years, has achieved critical acclaim and earned her the business' most prestigious awards. This unofficial website provides a base for fans which is regularly updated with all essential news on Meryl's work, an active message board plus extensive archives, media and more. Enjoy your stay! A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION 2006 | Directed by Robert Altman A comic backstage fable about a fictitious radio variety show that has managed to survive in the age of television. Meryl Streep and Lily Tomlin star as the Johnson Sisters, Yolanda and Rhonda, a country duet act that has survived the county-fair circuit, and Lindsay Lohan plays Meryl’s daughter, Lola, who gets her big chance to sing on the show and then forgets the words. Kevin Kline is Guy Noir, a private eye down on his luck who works as a backstage doorkeeper, and Woody Harrelson and John C. Reilly are Dusty & Lefty, the Old Trailhands, a singing cowboy act. Add Virg- inia Madsen as an angel and Tommy Lee Jones as the Axeman and Maya Rudolph as a pregnant stagehand and Keillor in the role of hangdog emcee, and you have a playful story set on a rainy Saturday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, where fans file into the Fitzgerald Theater to see “A Prairie Home Companion,” a staple of radio station WLT, not knowing that WLT has been sold to a Texas conglomerate and that tonight’s show will be the last. ADDITIONAL CAST & CHARACTERS Woody Harrelson John C. Reilly Meryl Streep Lily Tomlin Lindsay Lohan ... Lefty ... Dusty ... Yolanda Johnson ... Rhonda Johnson ... Lola Johnson RELATED PHOTOS  View complete gallery TRIVIA For some time, Meryl's role was credited as "Bonnie Johnson". Cast members did their own performing including singing and playing instruments. They performed live in the theater, not a prerecorded studio session as is typical of music performed in movies. Michelle Pfeiffer was originally slated to play the mysterious "Angel of Death", but then backed out of the project. George Clooney was offered the role of detective Guy Noir, but was forced to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts. Tom Waits and Lyle Lovett were originally slated to play singing cowboys Lefty and Dusty. For insurance purposes, and in the event that 80-year-old director 'Robert Altman' was unable to finish shooting the film, Paul Thomas Anderson was employed as a standby director. LINKS & RESEARCH Additional Information at the Internet Movie Database Full cast & credits, trivia and business information A Prairie Home Companion Movie Official Website movie website with trailers, photos and downloads Simply Streep Special: A Prairie Home Companion Get all info on the cast & crew, plus photos, reviews and links A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor Official Website on the radio show with photos, a blog and more AWARDS / NOMINATIONS FOR MERYL STREEP National Society Award (Winner) Best Supporting Actress Gotham Award (Nomination) Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture SHOPPING DVD - USA Features: Commentary, featurettes Video: Widescreen, Color Languages: English (Dolby) BUY DVD AT AMAZON.COM DVD Release: October 10, 2006 Region Code: 1 Distributor: New Line Home Video ASIN: B000H6SXYM << BACK TO CAREER OVERVIEW