Marmee (Susan Blair) reads Father’s letter to her “Little Women,” clockwise from left, Beth (Heather Corson), Jo (Samantha Sharpe), and Amy (Jessica Turk). Not pictured: Marnie Kanarek as Meg. “Little Women – The Musical” is presented by Pierrot Productions at MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre September 11 to 20, 2015.
Join the March sisters as they navigate their growing up years during turbulent times in America in “Little Women– the Musical.” Presented by Pierrot Productions, this family musical set during the Civil War opens the new season at Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC’s) Kelsey Theatre.
Dates and show times are Fridays, September 11 and 18 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, September 12 and 19 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, September 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on MCCC’s West Windsor campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road. A reception with the cast and crew follows the opening night show on September 11.
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic 1869 semi-autobiographical novel, the musical version of “Little Women” opened on Broadway in 2005 and has since toured the country. Audiences will fall for with the Marches: Meg, the romantic oldest daughter; Jo, the spirited and talented writer; Beth, sweet and caring; and Amy, irascible and feisty. Living in Concord, Massachusetts with their beloved mother, Marmee, they struggle to find their own voices while coping with the anguish of a father who has gone off to war. Set to the music of Jason Howland and Mindi Dickstein, the story of the Marches mirrors the story of a young America and it all adds up to an inspired musical adventure.
Starring as the March sisters are: Marnie Kanarek of Marlton as Meg; Samantha Sharpe of Basking Ridge as Jo; Heather Corson of Lawrenceville as Beth; and Jessica Turk of Manalapan as Amy. Also featured are Susan Blair of Philadelphia as Marmee; Gabrielle Affleck of Philadelphia as Aunt March; and Kyla Marie Mostello Donnelly of Levittown, Pa. as Mrs. Kirk. The men in their lives include Jeff Price of Monmouth Junction as Professor Bhaer; Jarrett Smith of Long Valley as John Brooke; Zachary Taylor of Haddon Heights as Laurie; and William Walters of Columbus as Mister Laurence.
Tickets for “Little Women” are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and $16 for students and children. Free parking is available next to the theater. Tickets may be purchased online at kelseytheatre.net or by calling the Kelsey Box Office at (609) 570-3333.
