Photo Flash: LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL at the Tulsa PAC

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, a new musical based on the beloved Laura Ingalls Wilder series of classic American books, arrived on November 10th at the Tulsa PAC in Tulsa, Ok. Melissa Gilbert, who rose to fame as a child playing ‘Laura' in the hugely successful NBC television series "Little House on the Prairie" during the 1970's, now continues her legacy ‘on the prairie' by taking on the role of Ma. LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE will also star Steve Blanchard as Pa and Kara Lindsay as Laura. Tickets for the Tulsa engagement of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE will go on sale on Monday, October 5th.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, 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 producers of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE are Ben Sprecher, Amy Sprecher, Louise Forlenza, Bob Boyett, Jay H. Harris, William Franzblau, Tony Fusco, Larry Feinman, Peter 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.

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.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE 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.

Welcomed by Edward Jones, LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE The Musical comes to Tulsa's Performing Arts Center November 10th-15th for only eight performances. Tickets may be purchased via phone (918) 596-7111, (800)364-7111, in person at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center Box Office, or online at www.MyTicketOffice.com. Groups of 12 or more may call Celebrity Attractions at (918)796-0220 for a discount.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE The Musical is presented by Celebrity Attractions and kicks off the 2009-2010 Broadway Season including LEGALLY BLONDE The Musical, RAIN A Tribute to The Beatles, CIRQUE DREAMS ILLUMINATION and THE WIZARD OF OZ and the add-on productions MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER by Chip Davis and TUNA DOES VEGAS. Celebrity Attractions is proud to have American Airlines, News Channel 6 and Tulsa World as sponsors for this spectacular season.

Photos by Carol Rosegg

The Ingalls family Kara Lindsay as Laura Ingalls, Steve Blanchard as Charles (Pa) Ingalls, Melissa Gilbert as Caroline (Ma) Ingalls, Alessa Neeck as Mary Ingalls, and Carly Rose Sonenclar as Carrie Ingalls

Melissa Gilbert and company

Melissa Gilbert and Steve Blanchard

Melissa Gilbert and Steve Blanchard

Kara Lindsay as Laura Ingalls

Kate Loprest (center) as Nellie Oleson and Kara Lindsay

Kara Lindsay (center) as Laura

Kara Lindsay and Alessa Neeck

Kara Lindsay and Kevin Massey as Almanzo Wilder