Off-Centre Stages will bring Little Women, the Musical, based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, to Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre for six performances Oct. 2-11.
Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the musical follows the March sisters as they grow from childhood to womanhood, exploring their individual ambitions, challenges and bonds as a family. The production features music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and a book by Allan Knee.
The cast includes performers from throughout New Jersey and the region, including Jessa Casner of Pennington, Mary Hill of Ewing, Caroline Cook and Natalie Megules of Hamilton, Emily Ewig of Lawrence and Isabel Kirk of Lambertville.
Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 2 and 9, and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Oct. 3-4 and Oct. 10-11, at Kelsey Theatre on MCCC’s West Windsor Campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road.
Tickets are $26 for adults and $24 for seniors and students. Tickets and additional information are available through Kelsey Theatre or by calling the box office at 609-570-3333.
Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible, and parking is free.
