Jo—The Little Women Musical in Concert, a new musical version of the famed Louisa May Alcott novel, has launched a new partnership with Alcott’s Orchard House in Concord, Massachusetts, which is where Alcott wrote and set the classic novel. The partnership will launch with a Page to Stage conversation event September 21, which will allow attendees to learn more about the book’s new musical adaptation with its creators. The event will be held on the Orchard House grounds at Concord School of Philosophy. Tickets are available at LouisaMayAlcott.org.
The partnership will also offer programming for those not local to Concord. Also planned for the initiative is an online virtual tour of Orchard House, to be hosted by Orchard House Executive Director Jan Turnquist. The video tour, to be hosted on the Orchard House website, will give a taste of what in-person visitors can expect to find on a full tour.
In celebration of the new partnership, watch Broadway favorite Kerry Ellis (Wicked) as Marmee singing the musical’s title song from a London concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane earlier this year in the video above.
“For everyone involved with Jo, forming a relationship with Orchard House is incredibly special,” says producer Brian Purcell in a statement. “This is the place where Louisa May Alcott wrote Little Women and where so much of the world she created actually lived. As we continue bringing Jo March’s story to the stage, we want that work to remain connected to the history, spirit and legacy of Alcott herself. Jan Turnquist and the team at Orchard House have been extraordinary partners, and we’re excited about what we’re building together.”
“Little Women is beloved across the world. Translated into more than 50 languages, its message—choose love, care for others, and proudly be yourself despite your flaws—offers hope and encouragement to readers of all ages,” adds Turnquist. “When I heard the music of Jo—The Little Women Musical and saw the concert in London, which captures those universal themes so brilliantly, I knew this adaptation would speak across cultures like no other. I’m delighted to see a new generation discover Little Women through music and theatre, and to connect with the real family and the home where the book was written and set. I’m so excited that Orchard House is partnering with Jo.”
The cast of the London concert, held January 25, also featured Christine Allado (Hamilton) as Jo March, Kelly Mathieson (The Phantom of the Opera) as Meg March, Sophie Pollono (I Love That for You) as Amy March, Eleanor Grant (Avatar LIVE) as Beth March, Tobias Turley (Mamma Mia!) as Theodore Laurie Laurence, Chris Mann (The Phantom of the Opera tour) as Professor Bhaer, Miyuki Miyagi (Beau the Musical) as Sallie Gardner, Julian Ovenden (Bridgerton and The Crown) as Father, Yazdan Qafouri (The Kite Runner) as Fred Vaughn, Olivier winner Tracie Bennett (She Loves Me, Hairspray, End of the Rainbow) as Aunt March, Barry James (She Loves Me, Sweeney Todd) as Grandfather/Mr. Laurence, and Liam Tamne (Prince of Egypt, Wicked) as John Brooke.
The performers were backed by a 27-piece orchestra. Ensemble and chorus performers were provided by Vocals Unlimited with Tom Pearce serving as choirmaster. Orchestral management was by Isobel Griffiths Ltd.
Watch Christine Ebersole Sing ‘An Ode on Aunt March’s Urn’ From Jo–The Little Women Musical
Jo—The Little Women Musical has music by Dan Redfeld and a book and lyrics by Christina Harding and John Gabriel Koladziej. The concert was directed and choreographed by JoAnn M. Hunter (Bad Cinderella, School of Rock) with musical direction by Redfeld.
At the heart of this musical adaptation of Alcott’s coming-of-age novel is Jo March, a fiercely passionate young writer whose grief over losing her sister inspires a story that continues to resonate with audiences everywhere.
A mix of Broadway, London, and international stars—including many who reprised their work for the concert—can be heard on the studio cast recording, released globally May 23, 2025, by Center Stage Records on all platforms. Nigel Wright and Redfeld produced the album with Brian Purcell as executive producer.
Recorded at London’s Abbey Road Studios, the recording features Grammy nominee Allado as Jo March, Tony winner Christine Ebersole as Aunt March, Tony winner Laura Benanti as Marmee March, Olivier nominee Julian Ovenden as Father, Tony nominee Bob Gunton as Grandfather, Kelly Mathieson as Meg March, Pollono as Amy March, Grant as Beth March, Rob Houchen as Theodore “Laurie” Laurence, Chris Mann as Professor Bhaer, Liam Tamne as John Brooke, Turley as Fred Vaughn, and Miyuki Miyagi as Sallie Gardiner.
A different version of the famed Alcott novel, with a book by Allan Knee, music by Jason Howland, and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, played Broadway in 2005, earning a Tony Award nomination for Sutton Foster‘s leading performance as Jo.
March Hare Entertainment, LTD., Little Women Enterprises, LLC., Brian Purcell (4 Times Entertainment, Inc.), Rob O’Neill (O’Neill/Snow, LLC.), and Willette and Manny Klausner (WMK Productions) produced the concert evening. Randy Jones Toll and Steven Toll, 2 On The Aisle BDWY, LLC, and actress Peri Gilpin and her daughter Ava Vincent were associate producers. New Road Theatricals general managed.