Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women
adapted by LAUREN M. GUNDERSON
from the novel by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
directed by JACKSON GAY
Wurtele Thrust Stage
A beloved coming-of-age drama
Jo March desperately wants to be a writer — an unusual dream for a teenage girl in 1860s Massachusetts. With her father away during the Civil War, Jo and sisters Meg, Beth and Amy, at home with their mother Marmee, remain joyful and dutiful despite their modest circumstances. As time passes, the women in the family grow ever closer as they navigate love, loss and new beginnings. Yearning for independence, Jo is emboldened by her sisters to channel her angst into her stories, eventually finding her place in the world as a published author. This new adaptation of the beloved classic celebrates the wonderful and trying transition from girlhood to adulthood.
Three things to know
- This new adaptation by Lauren M. Gunderson puts author Louisa May Alcott at the forefront of the classic tale, using lines from the original novel to capture the complexity and charm of the characters.
- Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women was co-commissioned by four regional theaters: City Theatre Company, Northlight Theatre, People’s Light and TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.
- Director Jackson Gay is a freelance director, a writer and the Co-Producing Artistic Director of New Neighborhood. She currently teaches directing at Brooklyn College.
Venue info
This production will take place on the Wurtele Thrust Stage.
Pro tip: Can't do stairs or have a special seating request? Call the Box Office for details.
Ticket prices
Ticket prices range from $35 to $94, including handling fees. Read about our ticket handling fees and policies.
| Area 1A | Area 1 | Area 2 | Area 3 | Area 4 | |
| All previews | $77 | $65 | $48 | $40 | $35 |
| Tues, Wed evenings; weekday matinees | $81 | $69 | $52 | $44 | $39 |
| Sun, Thu evenings, Opening Nights | $86 | $74 | $59 | $49 | $44 |
| Fri evenings, Sat, Sun matinees | $90 | $78 | $63 | $53 | $48 |
| Saturday evenings | $94 | $82 | $67 | $59 | $52 |
Age recommendation
We recommend this production for ages 13 and up. Because content sensitivities vary from person to person, we encourage you to call the Box Office to determine if this production is suitable for you and your party.
Post-play discussions
Patrons are invited to stay in the theater following select performances for a 20-minute conversation about the production facilitated by Guthrie staff. Cast members may join the discussion as they are able.
Patrons are invited to stay in the theater following select performances for a 20-minute conversation about the production facilitated by Guthrie staff. Cast members may join the discussion as they are able.
Sunday, April 26 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, May 3 at 1 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13 at 1 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m.
Group sales
All student and adult groups of 15 or more qualify for discounts on tickets to Guthrie productions.
Accessibility
ASL-interpreted, audio-described and open-captioned performances are available on select dates.
Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women
Wurtele Thrust
Accessibility
Relaxed performance
The Guthrie will offer a relaxed performance of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women on Sunday, May 31 at 1 p.m. Although these performances are open to all patrons, they are intentionally modified to accommodate patrons with sensory and vestibular sensitivities, anxiety, dementia, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences or challenges attending the theater.
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Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women
Wurtele Thrust