Little Women Revival 1931

Opened: December 7, 1931

Little Women - 1931 - Broadway History , Info & More

Playhouse Theatre
137 W. 48th St. New York, NY

Little Women, the beloved coming-of-age story by Louisa May Alcott, bursts onto the stage in this heartwarming and captivating full-length musical. Follow the adventures of the March sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy - as they navigate life, love, and loss in Civil War-era America.

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