Kentwood Players is celebrating the launch of its 70th Anniversary Celebration and recent win as The Best Live Theater in the Argonaut’s 2019 Best of the Westside contest, by presenting LITTLE WOMEN, The Broadway Musical by Jason Howland, Mindi Dickstein and Allan Knee based upon Louisa May Alcott’s classic story, opening November 15 through December 21, 2019 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045.
The production is directed by Jennifer Richardson, music directed by Mike Walker, choreographed by Christopher Albrecht, and produced by Rocky Miller, Victoria Miller and Jeremy Palmer for Kentwood Players with rights secured from Music Theatre International. The cast features (in alphabetical order): Alison Boole, Courtney Chu, Ria Parody Erlich, Francesca Farina, Martin Feldman, Jackie Fiske, Samuel Goldman, Lawrence Ingalls, Lauren Jennerjohn, Sarilee Kahn, Dylan La Rocque, Jack Maatita, Alex Norwick, Roy T. Okida, Lyndsay Palmer, Ella Raziel, Judy Rosenfeld and Erin Walker.
With buoyant, joyful melodies, memorable characters, and a big-hearted message, Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of the adventures of the four March sisters is brought to vivid life in LITTLE WOMEN, The Broadway Musical. The story follows the lives, loves, and tribulations of the sisters growing up during the American Civil War. Meg, Jo, Beth & Amy live in Concord, Massachusetts with their Marmee while their father is on the battlefield. Filled with adventure (both lived and imagined), heartbreak, and a deep sense of hope, the struggle of these “Little Women” to find their own voices mirrors the growing pains of a young America, reminding us that “sometimes when you dream, your dreams come true.”
The production is suitable for all ages, but those under 14 years of age must be accompanied by an adult in the theater. Reserved seat tickets are $27 with a $2 discount for seniors and students, available by emailing the box office at boxoffice@kentwoodplayers.org or by calling (310) 645-5156. Please note the box office gets a large number of calls and all voicemail messages will be answered in the order received. You may also purchase tickets online at www.kentwoodplayers.org. For group ticket sales of 10 or more, please call the box office for group rates.
In addition, Kentwood Players is holding its 7th annual Kentwood Kares Coat Drive during the run of LITTLE WOMEN, The Broadway Musical. Audience members are invited to donate a new or gently used coat, sweater or jacket for a man, woman, or child when you attend the show, with all items donated to the Los Angeles Mission.
Kentwood Players 70th Anniversary Celebration continues through 2020 with THE GIVER January 17 – February 22; VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE March 13 – April 18; FUN HOME, The Musical May 15 – June 20; Neil Simon’s LAUGHTER ON THE 23rd FLOOR July 10 – August 15; NIGHT WATCH September 11 – October 17; and 9 TO 5, The Musical November 13 – December 19. A season subscription for six consecutive shows runs $95, available by calling the box office or in person when you attend a performance. It’s the best deal in town for live theatre!
For more information about Kentwood Players including our productions and upcoming auditions for THE GIVER on November 16 & 18, please visit the Kentwood Players website at www.kentwoodplayers.org. You can also find Kentwood Players on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. To meet the production teams and learn more about Kentwood Players and what goes on at the Westchester Playhouse, the public is invited to attend our membership meetings, which are free and held on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Westchester Playhouse, located at 8301 Hindry Avenue in Westchester, CA 90045. Our next meeting in on Wednesday, November 20.