Little Women: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Little Women follows the lives of the four March sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, each with her own unique dreams and aspirations. Amidst the challenges of wartime and societal expectations, the March sisters find strength and support in each other and their mother, Marmee. Little Women is an exploration of family bonds, sisterhood, love, and personal dreams.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Contemporary (2005)
Cast: Medium (12+ Roles) • Teen Roles
Genre: Drama
Setting: 1800s / USA (Massachusetts)
Creative Team
Music: Jason Howland
Lyrics: Mindi Dickstein
Book: Allan Knee
Based On: Little Women➝ by Louisa May Alcott
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (2005)➝
Licensing
Little Women is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Australasia Licensing
Europe Licensing
International Licensing
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
2000s, Based on a Book, Christmas, Dramatic, Family, Two-Word, War, Work
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Last Reviewed: April 18, 2026