Little Women is the beloved coming-of-age story of the March sisters - Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy - as they grow up in the shadow of the Civil War, discovering who they are and what they truly want out of life. Each sister dreams of something grand but life has its own way of shaping their stories.
At its heart, the play is about how love, family, loss, and resilience reveal deeper wishes we didn’t know we were making—and how God sometimes answers those wishes in ways we never expected. Through laughter, heartbreak, and the bonds of sisterhood, Little Women reminds us that the life we end up living may not look like the one we imagined, but can still be everything we need.
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Absolutely. Our adaptation of Little Women is designed to be fully enjoyed by both longtime fans and first-time visitors to the world of the March family. The story stands beautifully on its own, with rich characters, heartfelt themes that invite everyone in—whether you've read the novel ten times or never picked it up at all.
If you do know the book, you’ll recognize favorite moments and beloved lines. But if you’re new to Little Women, you’ll still find yourself moved by its story of growing up, holding tight to dreams, and discovering unexpected joys along the way. The action of the play is chronological and in contemporary dialogue...well, contemporary to 1860s America!
The Box Office will open 3 weeks before the show. You can purchase them online by visiting blc.edu/theatre or stopping by the Box Office in person.
Stay tuned! We're starting conversations about special ticket tiers, like 'Bring your Sister' discounts!
We would be honored to welcome your group! Mention it to the Box Office staff and indicate the number of your party. When it's showtime, tell the Front of House staff if all of your party is there. If not we will use your extra tickets as Rush Line seats so more people have opportunity to see the show! For more information on our ticket policy, review your order confirmation.
Yes! We are committed to bringing stories to life onstage that are for the whole family. As a piece of classic American children's literature, this play is suitable for all ages!
The Lee Theater is back to it's regular proscenium configuration! We loved performing in the round for the 24-25 season and it gave us the chance to play with composition and blocking in such a unique way but we couldn't keep that set up forever! There's no more 'grassy knoll' in the middle of the house or a gigantic tree or cave. You'll have to stay tuned to see what new scenic ideas Pete comes up with for this show!
BLC has a long tradition of creating new works and adaptations. Emily and Maren each thought that other adaptations lack some of the emotional heart they both love about the novel. It's a big story to try and economize down to a stage play (just ask them!) but they wanted to craft the play into something that would serve the BLC theatre department and showcase the talents of the program.
And ultimately, Emily and Maren love working together so then, why not? If you have other questions about the process, they'd love to chat more about it!