Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Theatre-by-the-Grove and Music Theater, student performance organizations in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, will present a whimsical production of Little Women, the Broadway Musical, April 3–6 in Waller Hall.
Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, with book by Allan Knee, music by Jason Howland, and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, this production follows the March sisters as they come to maturity in the wake of the Civil War. Directed by Carrie J. Cole, with music direction by Oliver Lo and Sabin Fisher and an orchestra conducted by Zach Collins, Little Women is bound to delight its audience with its endearing tale of family creativity and ingenuity.
Other members of the creative team include IUP senior Jasper Walters, costume designer; Tobby Tao, faculty lighting designer; and Tucker Topel, guest scenic designer, assisted by senior Lucca Muzy.
Little Women, the Broadway Musical, was originally produced on Broadway in 2005. Produced nationally and internationally, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope, and everlasting love. Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit.
Little Women is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. This production is licensed by Music Theatre International.
Advance tickets can be purchased either online or by phone. Patrons who have questions or wish to purchase tickets by phone may call the Lively Arts office at 724-357-2787, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for assistance. There are no advance in-person ticket sales before the show. However, any remaining tickets may be purchased in person one hour before the show at the door.
This performance is presented by the College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs. It is funded, in part, by the IUP Student Cooperative Association. The Lively Arts, a program of the College of Arts, Humanities, Media, and Public Affairs, presents nearly 200 performances, programs, and exhibits annually.