THEATRE + COMEDY

Theatre Under The Stars presents Little House on the Prairie The Musical, at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts from April 28 through May 9.

Little House on the Prairie has remained one of the most popular and beloved celebrations of early Americana since the appearance of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s popular classic book series 70 years ago. Now the inspirational stories take on a brand new frontier in an uplifting new musical. Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura for 10 years in the much loved television series, continues her legacy by starring as Ma, together with Steve Blanchard as Pa and Kara Lindsay as Laura.

Little House On The Prairie, The Musical is the uplifting story of an American family forging a new life amidst the mighty challenges, heartbreaks, joys and triumphs that face them in the newly-settled heartland. It is also the story of young Laura Ingalls, as she begins her life as a young woman, finding purpose, and finding love. Above all, it is the celebration of the pioneering spirit and the core values on which this country was founded - a spirit that still resonates today.

In celebration of Little House On The Prairie, The Musical, Theatre Under The Stars offers a number of special events and opportunities. For more information visit TUTS.com/events.

Dinner & Theatre Package: TUTS and Morton's Steak House All-Inclusive Dinner Package
o Wednesday, April 28 and May 5, 2010

First Thursday Cabaret: Thursday, April 29, 2010
o A post-show event with OUT@TUTS (our GLBT friends) at Artista Restaurant.

Little House On The Prairie, The Musical VIP Experience
o Sunday, May 9, 2010
Get the VIP treatment with a premier seat to the show and an exclusive Mother's Day brunch in the luxurious Founders Club room at the Hobby Center!

Little House On The Prairie, The Musical with Gilbert, Blanchard and Lindsay, had its world premiere production in August, 2008 at the Guthrie Theatre in Minneapolis, where it shattered all box-office records and sold-out for 12 consecutive weeks. Initiated for the stage by Adrianne Lobel (Frog and Toad) and Francesca Zambello, the show is directed by Zambello (Disney's The Little Mermaid), with music by Academy Award® winner Rachel Portman (Emma), lyrics by Donna di Novelli and a book by Tony Award® winner Rachel Sheinkin (The 25TH Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee). Michele Lynch is choreographer and Kevin Stites is musical supervisor.

The production includes scenic design by Adrianne Lobel, lighting design by Mark McCullough, costumes by Tony Award winner Jess Goldstein, sound design by Carl Casella and wig/hair design by Charles LaPointe. Richard Carsey serves as music director, orchestrations are by Larry Hochman and dance and incidental music arrangements are by Michael Dansicker, with additional vocal and incidental music by Kevin Stites.

The producers of Little House On The Prairie, The Musical are Ben Sprecher, Amy Sprecher, Louise Forlenza, Bob Boyett, Jay Harris, William Franzblau, Tony Fusco, Larry Feinman, Peter W. Bezemes, Friendly Theatrical LLC, Jon B. Platt, Wendy Federman, Michael Filerman, Marc Schwartz, Karl Sydow and Nelle Nugent, in association with Bob Reich and Sharon Carr.

Photo Credits: © Carol Rosegg, 2009.