Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women

April 18 – June 21, 2026

Wurtele Thrust Stage

adapted by LAUREN M. GUNDERSON
from the novel by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
directed by JACKSON GAY

Show

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.

Ticket prices

Tickets range from $35 to $94 (handling fees included) with discounts available for seniors, students (18+), children (5–17) and groups of 15 or more.

Run time

Approximately 2 hours, 25 minutes (including intermission)

Age recommendation

We recommend this production for ages 10 and up.

This production of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women contains haze, strobe lights, loud noises and a staged slap.

Because sensitivities vary from person to person, we encourage you to call the Box Office if you have questions or need more information to determine if this show is suitable for you and your party.

Download the digital program or dig deeper into the story with our play guide.

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.

American Sign Language interpretation by certified interpreters is offered for select performances.

Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m.
Friday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m.

ASL interpretation by Mariah Mantz and Abby Turner.

Visit the performance calendar, select the date above and use promo code ASL to purchase $25 tickets.

Audio description, which provides live verbal descriptions of the action, costumes and scenery for people who are blind or have low vision, is offered for select performances.

Friday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 at 1 p.m.

Audio description by Connie Fullmer.

Visit the performance calendar, select the date above and use promo code AD to purchase $25 tickets.

Open captioning, which displays text on display screens in real time that is synchronized to the action by an experienced captioner, is offered for select performances.

Friday, May 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 9 at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20 at 1 p.m.
Sunday, May 24 at 1 p.m.
Wednesday, May 27 at 1 p.m.

Captioning by Hunter Gullickson.

Visit the performance calendar, select your preferred date above and use promo code OC to purchase $30 tickets.

Although open to all patrons, relaxed performances are intentionally modified to accommodate patrons with sensory and vestibular sensitivities, anxiety, dementia, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences and/or challenges attending the theater.

Sunday, May 31 at 1 p.m.

Visit the relaxed performances page to purchase tickets, which are $32 for adults and $16 for children.

Q&A with Isabella Star LaBlanc

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine recently spoke with Isabella Star LaBlanc, who plays Louisa/Jo in Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, about her connection to the March sisters, how she prepared for the iconic role and what keeps her coming back to Minnesota.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Glow Up With Clinique

Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Riverfront Patio

Make your Saturday, June 6 matinee of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women a day to remember. Start your morning at the Mill City Farmers Market before heading to our riverfront patio for a pre-show glow-up by Clinique, featuring complimentary makeup touch-ups, product samples, refreshing lemonade and lawn games in a picnic-inspired setting — the perfect way to celebrate time with family and friends before the show.

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BIPOC Community Night

Friday, June 12, 5:30–7 p.m.
Dowling Studio

BIPOC community members are invited to join us for a night of networking with fellow BIPOC professionals. The evening includes a pre-show reception with complimentary sips and bites, followed by a performance of Louisa May Alcott's Little Women at 7:30 p.m. on the Wurtele Thrust Stage. Tickets start at $23 (handling fees included).

To purchase tickets, click the button below or call the Box Office at 612.377.2224 and mention promo code BIPOC.

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