The New Britain-based Connecticut Theatre Company is presenting a musical production of Little Women. The play is a based on the renown novel by Louisa May Alcott.
Little Women opens at the Repertory Theatre of New Britain on Friday, November 30, 2018.
The Connecticut Theatre Company says,
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America. The powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope – the sounds of a young America finding its voice.
“Little Women is a beautiful story that’s perfect for the holidays,” says the play’s director, Duane Campbell, ” as many of us gather around our families and reflect upon our many blessings.”
Jessica Irizarry stars as “Jo March”, joined by Sabrina Reed as “Meg March,” Remy McCoy as “Amy March” and New Britain resident Kristen Norris as “Beth March.”
The play’s cast includes New Britain residents Erin Campbell in the role of “Aunt March” and Steven Michelsson as “Laurie Laurence.” Actors from other Connecticut towns include Susan Hilerio as “Marmee,” Keith Nelson as “Mr. Laurence,” Travis Karas as “Professor Bhaer” and Doug McCarthy as “Mr. John Brooke”.
Choreography for the play is by Meg Buckner, musical direction is by Mark Ceppetelli and costumes for the play are by Rose Masselli Morse.
Performances will be:
- Friday, November 30th at 7:00pm
- Saturday, December 1st at 7:00pm
- Friday, December 7th at 7:00pm
- Saturday, December 8th at 7:00pm
- Sunday, December 9th at 2:00pm
- Friday, December 14th at 7:00pm
- Saturday, December 15th at 7:00pm
- Sunday, December 16th at 2:00pm
The Connecticut Theatre Company says that, “Tickets start at $23, with discounts for seniors, students, and groups.”
Tickets are available at the door and online at the Theatre’s online box office.
The Connecticut Theater Company is located and performs at the historic Repertory Theatre of New Britain, which is at 23 Norden Street.
Recent renovations at the Repertory Theatre allows for table seating as well as standard theater seating. With the changes, the Theatre Company says that, “Patrons are welcome to bring their own food and drinks to enjoy before or during the show.”
Connecticut Theater Company President Erin Campbell said that, “we are so fortunate to be able to continually improve the facilities at the theatre and enjoy seeing all the friendly faces from the surrounding communities supporting the arts here in New Britain.”
The Connecticut Theatre Company says that it, “is a 100% volunteer-based organization with a team of dedicated individuals who firmly believe that performing arts can provide a number of benefits to individuals, families, businesses, communities and the state of Connecticut.”
