Little Women

Little Women adapted by Jacqueline Goldfinger

(13)
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.

Pricing Information

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 SchoolWinter 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 SchoolThief River Falls, MN United States
MAR 14, 2024 - MAR 17, 2024
THE ROYAL ARTS COUNCIL, INC
Versailles, MO United States
THE ROYAL ARTS COUNCIL, INCVersailles, MO United States
FEB 16, 2024 - FEB 18, 2024
Student Association
Fredonia, NY United States
Student AssociationFredonia, NY United States
OCT 25, 2023 - OCT 29, 2023
Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN United States
Southwest Minnesota State UniversityMarshall, MN United States
AUG 18, 2023 - AUG 20, 2023
Oj Productions
Philadelphia, PA United States
Oj ProductionsPhiladelphia, PA United States
JUN 15, 2023 - JUN 18, 2023
FARMVILLE COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL
Farmville, NC United States
FARMVILLE COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCILFarmville, NC United States
DEC 15, 2022 - DEC 18, 2022
The Good Night Theatre Collective
Sioux Falls, SD United States
The Good Night Theatre CollectiveSioux Falls, SD United States
DEC 11, 2022 - DEC 14, 2022
The Good Night Theatre Collective
Sioux Falls, SD United States
The Good Night Theatre CollectiveSioux Falls, SD United States
DEC 01, 2022 - DEC 03, 2022
Great Neck Library
Great Neck, NY United States
Great Neck LibraryGreat Neck, NY United States
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No upcoming productions.
FEB 17, 2010 - MAR 14, 2010
North Coast Repertory Theatre
Solana Beach, CA United States
North Coast Repertory TheatreSolana Beach, CA United States