by In Trieste
The hit novel heads for the stage in musical form for the first time in Italy, this Monday and Tuesday, 25-26 October, at Il Rossetti theater.
The Compagnia dell’Alba and Teatro Stabile d’Abruzzo production of Little Women runs from 25 to 26 October, directed by Fabrizio Angelini, the musical is based on Louisa May Alcott’s seminal 1868 novel about a group of daughters making their way in the world. It has book and lyrics by Allan Knee and Mindi Dickstein as well as music by Jason Howland.
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. The powerful score soars with the sounds of personal discovery, heartache and hope – the sounds of a young America finding its voice.
For ticket information, please visit Il Rossetti’s website.
