Little House on the Prairie, The Musical with Melissa Gilbert as Ma at the Fox Theatre June 15 - 20
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2/25/10 “We are delighted to present LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL,” states Christopher B. Manos, Producer of Theater of the Stars. “This exciting new show will bring back fond memories for so many of us who loved the books and the hit television series. Having the marvelous actress Melissa Gilbert performing in the role of Ma will add even more fun to the experience. This entertaining show is appropriate for all ages, so we encourage you to bring your families and friends and neighbors to join us at the Fabulous Fox Theatre from June 15-20.” LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL, a new musical based on the beloved Laura Ingalls Wilder series of classic American books, will arrive on June 15 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta for a one week engagement. 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, THE MUSICAL will also star Steve Blanchard as Pa and Kara Lindsay as Laura. Tickets for the Atlanta engagement of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL are on sale now and may be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at 800-982-2787, at www.ticketmaster.com, or by visiting the Fox Theatre box office. Group of 10 or more can get special rates by calling the Fox Group Sales Office at 404-881-2000. 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 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. 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, 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. LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL will play the
Fabulous Fox Theatre in Theater of the Stars celebrates its 58th Anniversary as
one of the nation’s premier regional theater companies.
A civic not-for-profit cultural treasure, Theater of the
Stars is dedicated to presenting and producing the best in
musical theater. To learn more about our history of
excellence, visit
www.theaterofthestars.com. MEDIA NIGHT at LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE MUSICAL
is Tuesday, June 15 at 8 pm and there are tickets available
for working press - those doing previews, calendar listings,
interviews, or reviews of LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE, THE
MUSICAL. Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 9 at 5 pm if
you are interested in attending. For press information, to
request artwork, or to set up interviews, please contact
Karen Hatchett at The Glenn Agency, 770-433-1137 or
karen.hatchett@mindspring.com.
Here are bios for the principal cast and creative team: MELISSA GILBERT (Caroline “Ma” Ingalls) Theatre:
Off-Broadway: A Shayna Maidel (Outer Critics Circle and
Theatre World Awards); Regional: Love Letters (Canon
Theater, LA); The Glass Menagerie (Chautauqua Theater
Company); The Miracle Worker (Royal Poinciana Playhouse,
Palm Beach); Bus Stop and Love Letters (Univ. of Tennessee,
Knoxville); Little House on the Prairie, the Musical
(Guthrie). Television: Series lead in “Little House on the
Prairie,” starred in more than 40 movies for television,
including Emmy Award-winning The Miracle Worker, and more
than a dozen television series, including “Nip/Tuck,” and
“Sweet Justice.” Ms. Gilbert served as President of the
Screen Actors Guild from 2001–05, and is currently the
Standing Board Chair and Spokesperson for the Children’s
Hospice and Palliative Care Coalition. Ms. Gilbert is also a
New York Times best-selling author with the recent
publication of her autobiography, Prairie Tale - A Memoir,
from Simon & Schuster. STEVE BLANCHARD (Charles “Pa” Ingalls).
Broadway: Beauty and the Beast, Camelot, A Christmas Carol,
The Three Musketeers; Off-Broadway: Frankenstein, Johnny
Guitar, An Oak Tree; National tours: Camelot, Phantom of the
Opera, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum;
Repertory Theatre of St. Louis: Esmeralda; Baltimore’s
CenterStage: Sleep of Reason; Charles Playhouse, Boston: The
Threepenny Opera; Ford’s Theatre, Washington, D.C.: Hot
Mikado, Godspell; Guthrie: Little House on the Prairie, the
Musical; Paper Mill Playhouse: Chess; Theatre Under The
Stars, Houston: Chess. Film/Television Law at Randado,
Rapmaser Ronnie, Warlords 3000, “Third Watch,” “Law and
Order,” “Ed,” “Police Story,” “Sunset Beat,” “One Life to
Live,” “Guiding Light,” “Another World.”Original cast
recordings Johnny Guitar, Sundown, Frankenstein; debut solo
CD Northbound Train KARA LINDSAY (Laura Ingalls). Theatre: FRANCESCA ZAMBELLO (Director). Theatre Broadway:
Disney’s The Little Mermaid; RACHEL PORTMAN (Music). Theatre: Little House on
the Prairie, the Musical. Film: Grey Gardens, The Duchess,
Emma, The Cider House Rules, Chocolat, Infamous, The
Manchurian Candidate, Oliver Twist, The Lake House, Nicholas
Nickleby, Hart’s War, The Human Stain, Life is Sweet, The
Legend of Bagger Vance, Beloved, Home Fries, Addicted to
Love, Marvin’s Room, Only You, The Road to Wellville,
Sirens, Benny & Joon, The Joy Luck Club, Used People, Smoke,
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar, Where
Angels Fear to Tread. Opera/concert: The Little
Prince, The Water Diviner’s Tale. Awards: Academy Award for
Best Original Score for Emma; Academy Award nominations for
The Cider House Rules and Chocolat; British Film Institute’s
Young Composer of the Year Award. DONNA DI NOVELLI (Lyrics). Musical Theater/Opera:
Little House on the Prairie, the Musical (lyrics); Florida
(book and lyrics) Lyric Opera Cleveland, Public Theater’s
New Work Now, New York City Opera’s VOX; No God but Yearning
(book and lyrics) Public Theater’s New Work Now, Joe’s Pub.
Theater: The First Eff (stage play) Mark Taper Forum,
Duende Arts. Dance: Twelve Dancing Princesses (text) Los
Angeles Modern Dance and Ballet. Commissions: RACHEL SHEINKIN (Book) Recent work includes
Broadway: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Tony,
Drama Desk awards); Off Broadway: Striking 12 (Lucille
Lortel nomination), off-off: Serenade. Regional: Guthrie,
Little House on the Prairie, the Musical; Center Theater
Group, Sleeping Beauty Wakes ( MICHELE LYNCH (Choreographer). Paper Mill Playhouse:
Happy Days. Broadway: The Coast of Utopia (Choreographer),
Hairspray and The Full Monty (Associate Choreographer),
Urinetown (Asst. Choreographer). Off-Broadway: Everyday
Rapture (Second Stage), NYMF: Idaho; Yale Rep: Rough
Crossing; Guthrie: Little House on the Prairie; Asolo
Theatre: Pride & Prejudice; Mark Taper Forum: 13; St Louis
MUNY: Breakfast at Tiffany’s; Stanford Center for the Arts:
Empire; North Carolina Theatre: South Pacific; Ford Center:
Leading Ladies; has traveled around the world setting
companies of Hairspray and The Full Monty. Film: CAMP.
Awards: KEVIN STITES (Music Supervision, Additional Vocals,
Incidental Music). Broadway: Tale of |
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