CCM Presents 'Little Women' Feb. 28-March 9

The University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) proudly presents the family-friendly musical

LITTLE WOMEN

as part of the 2007-08 Mainstage Series. Louisa May Alcott's classic tale comes to life with music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and book by Allan Knee. Performances take place in CCM's Patricia Corbett Theater Feb. 28 through March 9.

This musical version of Alcott's timeless coming-of-age story premiered on Broadway in 2005, offering a familiar yet fresh glimpse into the lives of the four young March sisters in Civil War-era America. At its heart is the tomboyish Jo; fueled by a vibrant imagination and unabashed enthusiasm, she challenges social conventions with her aspirations of becoming a professional writer. As years pass, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy come to cherish the importance of family, friendship and faith in oneself.

Guest director Thom Warren admits that he was unfamiliar with the story of

LIttle Women

before being offered the opportunity to direct at CCM. "I read the book," he said, "and I listened incessantly to the score. And I fell in love ... head over heels in love with this passionate young woman who would reinvent how we look at female protagonists in literature forevermore."

TICKET AND PARKING INFORMATION
Tickets are $15-27. For tickets or additional information, please call 513-556-4183 or visit www.ccm.uc.edu.  Parking is available in the CCM Garage (at the base of Corry Boulevard off Jefferson Avenue) and additional garages throughout the University of Cincinnati campus.
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University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
MAINSTAGE SERIES

LITTLE WOMEN
Music by Jason Howland
Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein
Book by Allan Knee

Thom Warren, guest director
Jason Yarcho, musical director
Patti James, choreographer

This musical version of the classic coming-of-age story by Louisa May Alcott premiered on Broadway in 2005, offering a familiar yet fresh glimpse into the lives of the four young March sisters in Civil War-era America. As years pass, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy come to cherish the importance of family, friendship and faith in oneself.

Performance Dates:
Feb. 28-March 2
March 6-9

* Thurs. & Fri., Feb. 28 & 29, 8 p.m.
* Sat., March 1, 2:30 & 8 p.m.
* Sun., March 2, 2:30 p.m.
* Thurs. & Fri., March 6 & 7, 8 p.m.
* Sat., March 8, 2:30 & 8 p.m.
* Sun., March 9, 2:30 p.m.

Location:
Patricia Corbett Theater
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Tickets:
$15-27

Ordering and Additional Information:
www.ccm.uc.edu or 513-556-4183

Mainstage Season Sponsor: Duke Energy
Season Design Sponsor: Macy's
Musical Theater Program Sponsor: The Otto M. Budig Family Foundation

Visit www.ccm.uc.edu for complete performance and ticket information.