Synopsis & Character Overview

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This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love.  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.  This powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discover, heartache and hope - the sounds of a young America finding its voice.

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Jo March - mezzo-soprano      E3-A5

The second of the four sisters. A passionate and determined young author, struggling to find her place in the world. Independent and fiery, she rejects Laurie's proposal before eventually becoming engaged to Professor Bhaer. 

 

Professor Bhaer - baritone - G2-F#4

A sensible German professor boarding with Mrs Kirk. Persuades Jo that she is “better” than the “blood and guts stuff” she writes. Falls in love with, and eventually becomes engaged to Jo.

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Theodore "Laurie" ​Laurence - tenor - Bb2-Bb4

Lonely and charming boy next door who becomes firm friends with the March family. Proposes to Jo but eventually falls in love with and marries

 

Amy March- soprano - B3-F#5

The youngest sister who yearns for a sophisticated life, Amy is the baby of the family and is used to getting her own way. Ladylike and elegant, she eventually marries Laurie.

 

Meg March- soprano - Bb3-F#5

The eldest and most traditional of the sisters. Prim and proper but romantic and sweet-natured. She marries, and has twins with John Brooke.

 

Beth March- soprano   A3-G5

The second youngest of the sisters. Timid and musical, Beth encourages and helps her sisters selflessly. Forms an unlikely friendship with the crotchety Mr Laurence but tragically dies of Scarlet Fever in Act 2.

 

Marmee March - mezzo-soprano   Eb3-Eb5

Marmee is the backbone of the March family and manages to remain strong in spite of the difficulties she faces. Only reveals her true fears and pain when she sings.

 

Mr Laurence - baritone - D3-E4

Laurie's grandfather. A stiff and stern elderly man who eventually shows his softer side and gives Beth the beloved piano that belonged to his dead daughter.

 

Aunt March - mezzo-soprano - E3-F5

A formidable and haughty great-aunt to the March sisters. Exasperated by Jo's lack of propriety, she decides to take Amy to Europe.

 

Mr John Brooke - baritone - C#3-F#4

Laurie's tutor. A reserved and hard-working young man who only shows his tender side when he falls in love with Meg.

 

Mrs Kirkemezzo-soprano - E3-F5

The Irish owner of the boarding house in which Professor Bhaer and Jo meet.  (May combine this character with another)