TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Presents Louisa May Alcott’s “Little Women”

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley kicks off Season 55 with the World Premiere of Lauren Gunderson’s adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. One of American theatre’s most produced playwrights, Bay Area native Gunderson brings the March sisters—Meg, Beth, Amy, and Jo—and their devoted Marmee to the stage in a stunning new production appropriate for theatregoers of all ages. Author Alcott joins her beloved characters to tell their timeless tale of sisterhood: adventure, romance, hardship, and their unbreakable bonds growing up in 19th Century New England. Helmed by TheatreWorks Artistic Director Giovanna Sardelli, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women will perform September 24 – October 12, 2025 at Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, (500 Castro Street).

     Director Sardelli has assembled a remarkable cast to bring this beloved story to life. Elissa Beth Stebbins returns to TheatreWorks, playing both the author Louisa and her iconic heroine Jo. Seen in Sense and Sensibility, Emily Ota returns to TheatreWorks as Meg, the pragmatic eldest March sister.

     Lauren Hart makes her TheatreWorks debut as Beth, the sweet middle March sister. Sharon Shao debuts at TheatreWorks as Amy, the fiery youngest March sister. Seen in To Kill A Mockingbird, Cathleen Riddley returns to TheatreWorks as Marmee and Aunt March.

     TheatreWorks favorite Max Tachis also returns to TheatreWorks as Laurie, the neighborhood boy who admires Jo. Seen in FINKS and Water by the Spoonful, George Psarras returns to TheatreWorks as John and Bhaer.

     Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women features scenic design by Annie Smart, costume design by Meg Neville, lighting design by Kurt Landisman, and sound design by James Ard. Randall K. Lum is stage manager with Megan Hall as assistant stage manager.

     TheatreWorks will host a pre-show artist talk at 6:30pm Thursday, September 25 and will hold post-show discussions with the cast following the Wednesday, October 1 and Wednesday, October 8 performances.

     For tickets or more information please visit TheatreWorks.org or call 877-662-8978.

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Photo caption: Lauren Gunderson's (pictured) adaptation of "Louisa May Alcott's Little Women" will make its World Premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, performing September 24 – October 12, 2025.