Little House on the Prairie News

Author Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote books about her life as a pioneer girl growing up in the Midwest.

"Velvet dress shows" - the name that Fox Associates producer Mike Isaacson bestows on holiday entertainment that brings out little girls in all their finery - play very well at his rococo extravaganza, the Fox Theatre.

Ah, the holidays. We're less than a week away from Thanksgiving now, and it's time to get into the spirit.

Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved series of books is coming to St. Louis in an unexpected way.

A Murfreesboro family welcomed a special visitor that countless Americans grew up watching on the iconic television show 'Little House on the Prairie.' Tiffaney Luker and her 9-month-old daughter, Jordyn, recently received a visit from Melissa Gilbert, who starred as Laura Ingalls in the TV show.

Country music maverick Travis Tritt plays the Million Dollar Elm Casino at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Laura Ingalls Wilder's books have captivated young readers for more than 65 years.

Tour Dates: November 10, 2009 ; in select cities nationwide through June 2010 Run Time: 2 hrs., 35 min.

Dear Ken: What is Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura Ingalls Wilder on "Little House on the Prairie," been doing? Gilbert, 45, recently released her autobiography, "Prairie Tale: A Memoir." And from mid-September to mid-October, she portrayed Ma in the musical adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder's novel, "Little House on the Prairie, the Musical," at ...

"Little House on the Prairie: The Musical" already educated a new generation of fans, starting with its actors.

I recently had the opportunity to see " Little House on the Prairie - the Musical" starring Melissa Gilbert when the show came to Nashville.

"Little House on the Prairie" Robinson Center Wednesdsay & Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Based on the Laura Ingalls Wilder book series and the 1970s TV series, the musical tells the story of a pioneer family forging a new life in America's heartland.

Melissa Gilbert, who charmed a generation as Laura in the TV series based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House on the Prairie," is now headlining a new musical based on Wilder's beloved stories.

$20-$52. A Since her star-making run as Laura Ingalls on a oeLittle House on the Prairie,a Melissa Gilbert has not always lived the good life.

You remember her in red gingham and braided pigtails, running through the prairie grass near Walnut Grove.

Kate Loprest & Kara Lindsay currently starring in Little House /Carol Rosegg, 2009 Rapid Fire 20 Q: Little House Style ; a conversation with Little House on the Prairie: The Musical 's new Laura Ingalls & Nellie Oleson , better known as actresses Kara Lindsay & Kate Loprest .

Melissa Gilbert could not have imagined, in her Wilderest dreams, when as a child actress she was playing Laura in the NBC television series Little House on the Prairie, that she would revisit that world 30-plus years later to play that charactera s mother.

With pluck, determination and no small measure of a "we're-all-in-this-together" attitude, they forged ahead with what they had, conquered new ground and earned sincere praise.

A new musical based on the beloved book series by Laura Ingalls Wilder will roll into Little Rock next month.

Melissa Gilbert will say that 'everything' is different now that she's 45 rather than 9. Back then, taking part in the TV show Little House on the Prairie simply meant hanging around with a horse and puppies, answering to the name 'Half Pint' and courageously jumping into 'gigantic' adventures.