Little Women

Little Women adapted by Jacqueline Goldfinger

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Productions (46)
Comedy/Drama with music
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100 - 120 minutes
5 W, 2 M, 
Content Notes: Mild adult language
Set: Unit set.

In this affecting, delightful adaptation of Alcott's classic novel, the four spirited March sisters -- Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy -- endeavor to sustain their family in the absence of their father, who is away fighting the Civil War. Led by their devoted Marmee and accompanied by music from the period, each girl struggles to overcome her own limitations to become the best version of herself, even in the midst of disease, jealousy, and poverty.

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Min. Performance Fee* $85
Standard Edition $13.99
Stage Manager Edition $24.99
Archival Video License $150

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Play Details

In this affecting, delightful adaptation of Alcott's classic novel, the four spirited March sisters -- Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy -- endeavor to sustain their family in the absence of their father, who is away fighting the Civil War. Led by their devoted Marmee and accompanied by music from the period, each girl struggles to overcome her own limitations to become the best version of herself, even in the midst of disease, jealousy, and poverty.

  • Comedy/Drama with music
  • |
  • 100 - 120 minutes
  • 5 W, 2 M, 
  • Content Notes: Mild adult language
  • Set: Unit set.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-541-4

Published Reviews

"Best Bet! Delightful new adaptation... Enchanting... Timeless, touching and sweetly sentimental testament to family, loyalty, love and the power of the imagination."

San Diego News Network

"Editor's Pick! Graceful adaptation... As adaptations go, this one doesn't borrow so much as distill the rich characters and bittersweet ethos of Alcott's sprawling novel. It's like Little Women steeped into a pleasing tea, then sugared with humor and plenty of period music."

San Diego Union Tribune

"Elegantly written."

San Diego Theatre Scene

"[Goldfinger's] touching adaptation...does an excellent job of fleshing out the main characters in Alcott's novel... A very tender and pleasing piece of theater."

North County Times

Production History

JAN 10, 2025 - JAN 11, 2025
International Community School
Winter Sprigns, FL United States
 International Community School Winter Sprigns, FL United States
NOV 15, 2024 - NOV 16, 2024
Thief River Falls - Lincoln High School
Thief River Falls, MN United States
 Thief River Falls - Lincoln High School Thief River Falls, MN United States
MAR 14, 2024 - MAR 17, 2024
THE ROYAL ARTS COUNCIL, INC
Versailles, MO United States
 THE ROYAL ARTS COUNCIL, INC Versailles, MO United States
FEB 16, 2024 - FEB 18, 2024
Student Association
Fredonia, NY United States
 Student Association Fredonia, NY United States
OCT 25, 2023 - OCT 29, 2023
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN United States
 Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN United States
AUG 18, 2023 - AUG 20, 2023
Oj Productions
Philadelphia, PA United States
 Oj Productions Philadelphia, PA United States
JUN 15, 2023 - JUN 18, 2023
FARMVILLE COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL
Farmville, NC United States
 FARMVILLE COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL Farmville, NC United States
DEC 15, 2022 - DEC 18, 2022
The Good Night Theatre Collective
Sioux Falls, SD United States
 The Good Night Theatre Collective Sioux Falls, SD United States
DEC 11, 2022 - DEC 14, 2022
The Good Night Theatre Collective
Sioux Falls, SD United States
 The Good Night Theatre Collective Sioux Falls, SD United States
DEC 01, 2022 - DEC 03, 2022
Great Neck Library
Great Neck, NY United States
 Great Neck Library Great Neck, NY United States
NOV 11, 2022 - NOV 20, 2022
Port Angeles School District
Port Angeles, WA United States
 Port Angeles School District Port Angeles, WA United States
NOV 11, 2022 - NOV 18, 2022
Bluestem High School
Leon, KS United States
 Bluestem High School Leon, KS United States
OCT 21, 2022 - OCT 23, 2022
Theatrical Outreach Program at Fordham University
Bronx, NY United States
 Theatrical Outreach Program at Fordham University Bronx, NY United States
OCT 20, 2022 - OCT 20, 2022
Theatrical Outreach Program at Fordham University
Bronx, NY United States
 Theatrical Outreach Program at Fordham University Bronx, NY United States
APR 14, 2022 - APR 16, 2022
Winter Springs High School
WINTER SPRINGS, FL United States
 Winter Springs High School WINTER SPRINGS, FL United States
APR 08, 2022 - APR 10, 2022
High School Drama
Amanda, OH United States
 High School Drama Amanda, OH United States
NOV 11, 2021 - NOV 12, 2021
Conestoga Christian School
Morgantown, PA United States
 Conestoga Christian School Morgantown, PA United States
MAY 22, 2020 - MAY 24, 2020
Paintsville Playhouse
PAINTSVILLE, KY United States
 Paintsville Playhouse PAINTSVILLE, KY United States
NOV 21, 2019 - NOV 23, 2019
Faith Christian Academy
SELLERSVILLE, PA United States
 Faith Christian Academy SELLERSVILLE, PA United States
NOV 01, 2019 - NOV 16, 2019
Cooma Little Theatre Inc
COOMA, NSW Australia
 Cooma Little Theatre Inc COOMA, NSW Australia
MAY 17, 2019 - MAY 18, 2019
Rocky Mountain Community Church Drama
Billings, MT United States
 Rocky Mountain Community Church Drama Billings, MT United States
MAY 10, 2019 - MAY 11, 2019
Geneva Classical Academy
Lakeland, FL United States
 Geneva Classical Academy Lakeland, FL United States
NOV 01, 2018 - NOV 04, 2018
The Linden Grove Theatre Co.
Dallas, TX United States
 The Linden Grove Theatre Co. Dallas, TX United States
MAR 06, 2018 - MAR 06, 2018
Chisago Lakes Schools
Lindstrom, MN United States
 Chisago Lakes Schools Lindstrom, MN United States
DEC 02, 2016 - DEC 10, 2016
Corbin Theatre
Liberty, MO United States
 Corbin Theatre Liberty, MO United States
NOV 25, 2016 - DEC 11, 2016
Giving Tree Theater
Marion, IA United States
 Giving Tree Theater Marion, IA United States
APR 22, 2016 - APR 23, 2016
Community Homeschoolers
Elverson, PA United States
 Community Homeschoolers Elverson, PA United States
MAY 15, 2015 - MAY 16, 2015
The Lakeheath Players Theatre Group
Bury Saint Edmunds, United Kingdom
 The Lakeheath Players Theatre Group Bury Saint Edmunds, United Kingdom
NOV 14, 2014 - NOV 23, 2014
Muscatine Community College
Muscatine, IA United States
 Muscatine Community College Muscatine, IA United States
SEP 25, 2014 - OCT 12, 2014
College of Marin
Kentfield, CA United States
 College of Marin Kentfield, CA United States
MAR 06, 2014 - MAR 08, 2014
Tanque Verde High School
Tucson, AZ United States
 Tanque Verde High School Tucson, AZ United States
DEC 05, 2013 - DEC 14, 2013
Village Baptist Church
Beaverton, OR United States
 Village Baptist Church Beaverton, OR United States
NOV 29, 2013 - DEC 22, 2013
Old World Wisconsin Museum
Eagle, WI United States
 Old World Wisconsin Museum Eagle, WI United States
SEP 26, 2013 - OCT 20, 2013
Umpqua Actors Community Theatre
Roseburg, OR United States
 Umpqua Actors Community Theatre Roseburg, OR United States
JAN 24, 2013 - JAN 26, 2013
North Monterey County High School
Castroville, CA United States
 North Monterey County High School Castroville, CA United States
NOV 02, 2012 - NOV 04, 2012
San Antonio Christian High School
San Antonio, TX United States
 San Antonio Christian High School San Antonio, TX United States
OCT 04, 2012 - OCT 06, 2012
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OK United States
 Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva, OK United States
AUG 03, 2012 - AUG 12, 2012
Hendricks Civic Theatre
Danville, IN United States
 Hendricks Civic Theatre Danville, IN United States
MAY 03, 2012 - MAY 06, 2012
The University Of The Arts, Brind School
Philadelphia, PA United States
 The University Of The Arts, Brind School Philadelphia, PA United States
MAR 23, 2012 - MAR 24, 2012
Crossnore Academy
Crossnore, NC United States
 Crossnore Academy Crossnore, NC United States
FEB 16, 2012 - FEB 25, 2012
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR United States
 Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR United States
DEC 17, 2011 - DEC 18, 2011
Calvert High School
Tiffin, OH United States
 Calvert High School Tiffin, OH United States
NOV 16, 2011 - DEC 04, 2011
NC State University Theatre
Raleigh, NC United States
 NC State University Theatre Raleigh, NC United States
OCT 27, 2011 - OCT 29, 2011
Highlands Christian Academy
Pompano Beach, FL United States
 Highlands Christian Academy Pompano Beach, FL United States
NOV 04, 2010 - NOV 06, 2010
Monte Vista Christian School
Watsonville, CA United States
 Monte Vista Christian School Watsonville, CA United States
FEB 17, 2010 - MAR 14, 2010
North Coast Repertory Theatre
Solana Beach, CA United States
 North Coast Repertory Theatre Solana Beach, CA United States
JAN 10, 2025 - JAN 11, 2025
International Community School
Winter Sprigns, FL United States
 International Community School Winter Sprigns, FL United States
FEB 17, 2010 - MAR 14, 2010
North Coast Repertory Theatre
Solana Beach, CA United States
 North Coast Repertory Theatre Solana Beach, CA United States

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