Louisa May Alcott's 150-year old novel
Little Women is experiencing a bit of a resurgence at the moment. A
beautiful mini-series came out recently on Masterpiece,
a modern adaptation is set to be released to movie theaters this fall, and director/writer
Greta Gerwig's star-studded movie is currently in pre-production. #TCTheater is also getting in on the action;
Jungle Theater has commissioned a new theatrical adaptation from Kate Hamill (who recently adapted
Sense and Sensibility,
seen on the Guthrie stage two years ago). There's a reason Alcott's semi-autobiographical novel has remained so popular. This story of four very different sisters who support each other despite their differences, and each struggle to find their own path in life, is timeless and always inspirational. This lively adaptation (that stops short of the end of the book), featuring a wonderful and diverse cast, is sweet and heart-warming, staying true to the source but casting the story in a more modern and relevant light.
