Louisa May Alcott News

North Coast Repertory Theatre presents: A World Premiere Adaptation of a Play with Music, Little Women. Previews are from February 17 - 19, 2010. Show Dates: February 20 - March 14, 2010.

The Salerno Theatre Co., 'Tampa Bay's Musical Theatre Company,' in association with Carrollwood Cultural Center and the Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center, is pleased to present the third production in their 2009-2010 Broadway Series, LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL.

The Salerno Theatre Co., 'Tampa Bay's Musical Theatre Company,' in association with Carrollwood Cultural Center and the Pinellas Park Performing Arts Center, is pleased to present the third production in their 2009-2010 Broadway Series, LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL.

Metropolitan Playhouse hosts Another Sky, the theater's fifth annual Living Literature Festival of performances inspired by the lives and works of American authors. Another Sky is a collection of nine new works by artists and companies from across the US taking their inspiration from women of the long 19th Century.

Additional casting has been announced for the upcoming PBS special AMERICAN MASTERS starring Elizabeth Marvel as Louisa May Alcott. The cast will include Daniel Gerroll as Bronson Alcott and Jane Alexander as Ednah Cheney. The special is entitled 'Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women' and will air on PBS on December 28th at 9:00pm.

Chance Theater presents Tony®-Nominated Hit Show LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL, based on the Novel by Louisa May Alcott and directed by Chance Theater Managing Director Casey Long. Performances begin November 20 - December 27. Music by James Howland, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, and the Book is by Allan Knee. Musical direction is by Mike Wilkins and Choreography is by Jessie McLean.

The Chance Theater is getting ready to say goodbye to a pair of popular holiday-themed plays. Running through December 27 is Little Women: The Broadway Musical, a tune-filled adaptation of the classic novel that's suitable for all ages.

Additional casting has been announced for the upcoming PBS special AMERICAN MASTERS starring Elizabeth Marvel as Louisa May Alcott. The cast will include Daniel Gerroll as Bronson Alcott and Jane Alexander as Ednah Cheney. The special is entitled 'Louisa May Alcott: The Woman Behind Little Women' and will air on PBS on December 28th at 9:00pm.

Chance Theater presents Tony®-Nominated Hit Show LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL, based on the Novel by Louisa May Alcott and directed by Chance Theater Managing Director Casey Long. Performances begin November 20 - December 27. Music by James Howland, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, and the Book is by Allan Knee. Musical direction is by Mike Wilkins and Choreography is by Jessie McLean.

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Chance Theater presents Tony®-Nominated Hit Show LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL, based on the Novel by Louisa May Alcott and directed by Chance Theater Managing Director Casey Long. Performances begin November 20 - December 27. Music by James Howland, Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, and the Book is by Allan Knee. Musical direction is by Mike Wilkins and Choreography is by Jessie McLean.

Orange County's Chance Theater presents two theatrical treats for the Holidays: One Naughty (THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES) and One Nice (LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL). Up first is LITTLE WOMEN: THE MUSICAL, the tune-filled Broadway adaptation of the classic novel that's suitable for all ages. Returning for its 6th annual production is THE EIGHT: REINDEER MONOLOGUES, an outrageous adult look at life as one of Santa's reindeer after an outrageous controversy breaks out at the North Pole. LITTLE WOMEN performances run from November 20 through December 27. THE EIGHT performances run December 1 through the 19th.

The Chance Theater made its Christmas list and checked it twice, so get ready for something naughty and something nice when the Chance presents a pair of holiday-themed plays beginning November 20 and running through December 27.

In The Breath of Life: Spiced to Perfection, and With Just the Right Blend of Ingredients (Copyright 2009), Len Bourret comments on THE BREATH OF LIFE, premiering at the Westport Country Playhouse on September 29 for a limited run through October 17, starring Jane Alexander and Stockard Channing, with a book by David Hare. Mark Lamos directs.

The historic Abbeville Opera House schedule for the upcoming Winter Theatre Season. For the past year, the one hundred year old theatre has been celebrating its Centennial Season and is now kicking off its 101st Winter Theatre Season with a new comedy called Leading Ladies. The Opera House production is being directed by Dr. Brad Christie, an Erskine College professor with scores of Opera House acting credits on his resume.

The Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company's popular 'Tales of the Victorians' returns for its twentieth year! Take tea on the porch of one of Cape May's finest inns or tea shops, indulge in homemade tasty treats, and listen to stories by famous American authors, like O. Henry and Louisa May Alcott, read by members of the company, all for only $10.00.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is delighted to announce its latest production, LITTLE WOMEN. Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences (and novel), LITTLE WOMEN, follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. This wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart. The timeless story of the beloved March sisters beautifully illustrates the thrill of chasing a dream and the power of love in a war-stricken family. This musical embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. The powerful score soars with the sounds of self-discovery, heartache and hope -- the sounds of a young America finding its voice. Six generations have read this story, this one will sing it!

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is delighted to announce its latest production, LITTLE WOMEN. Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences (and novel), LITTLE WOMEN, follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. This wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating musical filled with glorious music, dancing and heart. The timeless story of the beloved March sisters beautifully illustrates the thrill of chasing a dream and the power of love in a war-stricken family. This musical embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. The powerful score soars with the sounds of self discovery, heartache and hope -- the sounds of a young America finding its voice. Six generations have read this story, this one will sing it!

Set at the cusp of the Civil War, In Common Hours tells the story of Louisa May Alcott's unrequited love for Henry David Thoreau and her quest to find her own place in a patriarchal society that does not value female intelligence, years before she wrote Little Women.

A Village Theatre 2006 Festival of New Musicals favorite and recipient of the Richard Rodgers Award for best score by Kim Oler and Alison Hubbard, Little Women is an all new musical version of Louisa May Alcott's beloved novel that brings the timeless tale of the March family to vivid life.