Louisa May Alcott News

The Midwest Trust Center at Johnson County  Community College will present the acclaimed Broadway musical LITTLE WOMEN on Saturday, February  10 at 4 and 8 PM. Based on the beloved classic novel, this captivating and charming new production from  Big League Productions, Inc. is filled with stunning music and bristles with energy, creating a completely wholesome treat perfect for the whole family. 

What did our critic think of LITTLE WOMEN at Milwaukee Repertory Theater? Real. Just as you are. Those are a couple of the key themes in Kate Hamill’s new adaptation of the classic Little Women. On stage now at the Milwaukee Repertory Theater under the direction of Marti Lyons, Little Women opens with a cozy scene: a miniature house with a smoking chimney set against sumptuous red velvet curtains.

Of all the films on IMDB's list of the 1000 highest-grossing movies of all time, 31 have been adapted into Broadway musicals. Check out a guide to each those musicals below, along with musicals that are in development or ones that have not yet made their way to Broadway.

The article provides information about the casting of the 2024 National Tour of LITTLE WOMEN - THE MUSICAL.

BroadwayWorld checks in with Jenna Lea Rosen to learn more about Jo – The Little Women Musical, her take on the classic character, and so much more.

The new song 'Fly Away' has been released from Broadway-bound Jo – The Little Women Musical. The track is now available on all streaming platforms (including Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music and Amazon Music). Listen to the song here!

Milwaukee Repertory Theater presents 'Little Women' from Jan 16 - Feb 18, 2024 at the Quadracci Powerhouse. Don't miss this classic adaptation!

Rhinebeck Theatre Society presents Little Women, a play with music for the holidays. Experience the enchanting story of the March family's Christmas celebrations, accompanied by traditional carols and hymns. Don't miss this faithful adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic.

Under Kaitlyn Fowler’s direction, the March family becomes real. A real family has commitment, but also strife and arguments. Most renditions of the Marches are tidy, sanitized, prettified. Fowler’s March family is messy, complicated and sincerely relatable. A terrific performance for your family's festive holiday outing.

What did our critic think of LITTLE WOMEN at Dobama?

You've heard of Boy Math. You've heard of Girl Math. Well, we're here to introduce you to Broadway Math. Read our equation of which roles have best prepared Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster for her upcoming residency in Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's horror classic, Sweeney Todd.

First off, Dear Readers, I want to wish the Seattle Rep a Happy 60th Birthday this week. They’ve had an impressive run. Having said that I wish I had a better Birthday gift for them as their current production of Louisa May Alcott’s classic “Little Women”, as adapted by Kate Hamill, was not all I hoped it would be. It’s a cute show with some good performances but an incomplete telling of this iconic tale.

Chicago Shakespeare Theater presents William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy Twelfth Night, staged by director Tyrone Phillips in the Courtyard Theater, now extended by popular demand through December 3, 2023. 

Seattle Rep's production of Kate Hamill’s highly anticipated adaptation of Little Women, bringing the beloved coming-of-age novel by Louisa May Alcott to life on stage begins performances next week. Check out a new trailer for the production below!

Get in the Halloween spirit with Classic American Tales' production of 'Poe by Candlelight.' Experience the spooky stories of Edgar Allan Poe, read by professional actors, at locations in North Cape May and Lewes. Don't miss out on this popular Halloween event - reserve your spot today!

Seattle Rep has announced the cast and creative team behind Kate Hamill’s highly anticipated adaptation of Little Women, bringing the beloved coming-of-age novel by Louisa May Alcott to life on stage. Find out who is starring in the show here!

The American Theatre Guild is pleased to announce that single tickets to five shows in the 23–24 BROADWAY AT PIKES PEAK CENTER SERIES will go on sale Friday, October 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Learn more about the upcoming lineup here!

The 2024 HAYES season will deliver joy, delight, surprises, heartfelt emotions, intriguing ideas, and distinct and remarkable experiences. Richard Carroll and Victoria Falconer are the enthusiastic and inspired Artisitic Directors who proclaim- “A breathtaking adventure awaits”.

'Mujercitas' is a timeless literary classic that has captured the hearts of readers for generations. This beautiful novel by Louisa May Alcott has been adapted into various forms of entertainment over the years, and in this latest production as a musical, it has been brought to life with creativity and emotion, thanks in  part to the choreography by Delfina Garcia Escudero.

Get ready for the 2023-2024 Broadway in Santa Barbara Series at The Granada Theatre!