Little Women

Little Women
Based on Louisa May Alcott's American classic, this Civil War story of love and family stands the test of time.



Produced nationally and internationally, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. The original production starred the unparalleled Sutton Foster, who received Tony, Outer Critics Circle and Drama Desk nominations for her performance.

Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested – her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.

Little Women embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing a night filled with laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit. Little Women features plenty of great opportunities for female actors and singers ranging in age from teenage to 60 years old. The show also has a flexible cast size that can include as few as ten or as many as 42 people! The powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope – the sounds of a young America finding its voice.

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Concert Selections for Little Women

MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.

  • ASTONISHING
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    HOWLAND, JASON
    Lyrics by
    DICKSTEIN, MINDI
    Orchestrated by
    SCHARNBERG, KIM
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Starting Key
    D♭
    Estimated duration
    4 min 35 sec
    Instrumentation

    5 Bass, 6 Cello, 7 Viola, 8 Violin 2, 9 Violin 1, 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Horn, 1 Trumpet, 1 Bass Trombone, 1 Piano, 3 Percussion, 2 Piano Vocal Scores

  • HERE ALONE
    First Performance Fee:
    $175
    Each Additional Performance:
    $100
    Music by
    Jason Howland
    Lyrics by
    Mindi Dickstein
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    Arrangement Details
    Song Type: Show Extraction
    Instrumentation

    Flute, English Horn, Oboe, Horn, Cornet, Bass Trombone, Piano, Percussion, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Bass. Your rental materials will also include a Piano Vocal Score and Full Score.

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Questions & Answers

November 18, 2021
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Does the show Little Women come with a recorded score that we can use in place of a live orchestra?

The pre-recorded score for use in place of a live orchestra

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February 27, 2019
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Little Women Backing Track

Hello!  Is there a way to purchase just the backing track for Little Women without the intention of using it for a show?  Thank you!

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January 16, 2017
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Can you get permission to use prerecorded music for this show? Our theater is small and does not have an orchestra pit.
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Using "Some Things Are Meant to Be" For Elementary Show
Hi! I am wondering about copyright, etc for solely wanting to play "Some Things Are Meant to Be" for our elementary school one act. Do I need to purchase this, or can I just need to purchase the sheet music? Thank you!
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February 26, 2014
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Go fly a kite??
I'm working on blocking the beach scene I can not find any reasources online on how to fly the kite on stage. Any help would be appreciated!
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Little Women Question
Any suggestions of how to "shorten Jo's hair" for the scene where she sells her hair in "Little Women"?
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December 01, 2009
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expanding roles?
I need ideas about how to expand the roles in Little Women ? What do the trolls and monks do and an I sell it to the teenagers who do not get leads?
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November 30, 2009
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Help me expand roles in the musical Little Women
I am directing Little Women this Spring. I know it says that you can have as many as 40 in the cast but I am not sure I can get the teenagers psyched about being Monks and Trolls- help please? any suggestions appreciated.
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