Leachville, AR — (JonesboroRightNow.com) — April 23, 2025 — Studio 42 and Company is preparing to take theatergoers on a heartwarming journey with the March sisters as they present “Little Women the Musical.”
Cast member and Stage 42 spokesperson Abby Collums said the production will be a beautiful show filled with laughter, tears, and unforgettable moments.
“It’s just that classic story that everybody loves… the family story, and it’s just such a really beautiful musical, truly,” she said.
Directed by Sarah Poe and based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, “Little Women” follows the adventures of the March sisters, played by Kennedy Baker as Jo March, Jaden Martin as Meg March, Mo Doty as Beth March and Collums as Amy March.
Trying to sell her stories for publication, Jo takes the advice of her friend, Professor Bhaer, played by Ethan Poe, as she weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America.
The crew has been working on the play since January. Collums said the production is fairly small, with a cast of 10 to 15 people. She added that everyone is playing multiple roles.
According to Collums, Studio 42 and Company is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created in 2023, allowing children and adults alike to share the love of theater.
Tickets will range between $10 and can be purchased here. The production will run on May 1 and 2 at 7 p.m. and May 3 at 2 p.m. on The Melody Theatre stage, located at 301 Main St. in Leachville. They will also be selling tickets to watch a live stream of the performance on Friday night.