The University of Scranton Players Present 'Little Women: The Musical' February 24-26, March 3-5

With buoyant, joyful melodies, memorable characters, and a big-hearted message, "Little Women: The Musical," embodies the complete theatrical experience: laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. The University of Scranton Players will present "Little Women: The Musical," based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, book by Allan Knee and directed by Michael O’Steen this month and next.

The production will run February 24 to 26 and March 3 to 5. Shows will be Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. All performances are in the Royal Theatre in the McDade Center for the Literary and Performing Arts on the University of Scranton campus.

Reservations can be made HERE. 

Louisa May Alcott’s beloved story of the adventures of the four March sisters is brought to vivid musical life in "Little Women". The Civil War is in full swing, and the March sisters - Meg, the oldest, a romantic; the spirited and tomboyish Jo; sweet and loving Beth; and irascible, playful Amy - live in Concord, Massachusetts with their Marmee while their father is on the battlefield.

With buoyant, joyful melodies, memorable characters, and a big-hearted message, "Little Women" embodies the complete theatrical experience: laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. Filled with heartbreak, and a deep sense of hope, the struggle of these “Little Women” to find their own voices mirrors the growing pains of a young America. 

The company of "Little Women" features: Samantha Burton of Syracuse, New York, Samantha Gurn of Montrose, Pennsylvania, Matthew Valunas of Dunmore, Pennsylvania, Keenan Beveridge of Warminster, Pennsylvania, Gabriella Palmer of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Thomas Kennedy of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Molly McGuinness of Stewart Manor, New York, Mackenna Percy from Sussex County, New Jersey, Erin Horan of Massapequa, New York, Geoff Pizzuto from Green Ridge, Pennsylvania and Seraphina Stager from Rhode Island.

There will be talkbacks, in collaboration with the Jane Kopas Women’s Center, on Feb. 25 and March 4. The audience will get a chance to discuss the stereotypes of women presented within the performance, and how these stereotypes have impacted  societies today.

Shown above, from left: cast members Geoff Pizzuto, Thomas Kennedy, Samantha Burton, Molly Mcguinness, Mackenna Percey, Gabriella Palmer, Erin Horan. 

Ticket and reservation details  

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $7 for senior citizens, students and University of Scranton faculty and staff. Tickets are free for first-year students during the first weekend of performances. The box office opens 30 minutes before performances and accepts cash, checks or Royal Card only.

Reservations can be made HERE. 

For more information, contact the University Players box office at 570-941-4318, visit their website at www.thescrantonplayers.com or connect with them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The University of Scranton Players is an academic theatre program that brings exceptional theatre to Northeastern Pennsylvania every season. The Players’ productions feature University of Scranton students in a mix of classical and contemporary works under the direction and mentorship of award-winning faculty and guest artists.