By Cayden Walls, LCU News
PINEVILLE, La. (LCU News) – Theatre Louisiana Christian and the Louisiana Christian University music department open the third and final show of the 2024-2025 season March 20 with “Little Women: the Broadway Musical.”
“This show is unique because it provides perspective from people from all walks of life,” said senior vocal performance major and theatre minor Cheyenne Carbaugh, who plays the role of Jo March. “ This show so beautifully portrays what it means to be a sister, what it means to be a mother, what it means to mourn, and just what it means to live. I feel like this show can touch almost anyone in any season and almost anyone can find bits of themselves in the four March sisters.”
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life and novel Little Women, the show 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 about her own life. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experiences.
“I am excited for audiences to come see this production,” said junior theatre, media and communication major Cayden Walls, who will be performing as Professor Bhaer and is the choreographer of the show. “It is a beautiful telling of a classic story. I feel that our cast does an excellent job bringing Louisa May Alcott’s story to life.”
Theatre Professor Tabitha Huffman said this has been one of her favorite seasons of performances.
“These students have put in so much work this year, and it’s evident in the quality of each production,” Huffman said. “One of the most special things about this season has been students who have never done theatre have come and been a part of each show. It’s exciting to see both seasoned and new actors grow in their craft.”
“Little Women: the Broadway Musical” runs March 20-22 and 27-29 at 7 p.m. with matinee performances March 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. in the Martin Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $5 for LCU students, faculty, and staff; $15 for senior citizens and non-LCU students; and $20 for general admission. Groups of 12 or more can attend for $10 per person.
Visit https://www.purplepass.com/tlclittlewomen to get your tickets.
