John W. Engeman Theater Opens LITTLE WOMEN 3/14

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is delighted to announce its latest production, LITTLE WOMEN. Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences (and novel), LITTLE WOMEN, follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America. This wonderful narrative has been brought to life as an exhilarating musical filled with glorious music,
dancing and heart. The timeless story of the beloved March sisters beautifully illustrates the thrill of chasing a dream and the power of love in a war-stricken family. This musical embodies the complete theatrical experience, guaranteeing laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. The powerful score soars with the sounds of self discovery, heartache and hope -- the sounds of a young America finding its voice. Six generations have read this story, this one will sing it!

Press Opening is Saturday, March 14 at 8:00 pm

LITTLE WOMEN will play the following performance schedule: Thursdays at 8:00 p.m., Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

IN ADDITION, there will be matinees on the following days: SATURDAYS March 21, April 4, and April 18 at 3:00pm.

ALSO there will performances on Sundays March 29 and April 19 at 7:00pm.

Tickets are NOW ON SALE and are $60. Tickets may be purchased by calling (631) 261-2900, by visiting www.engemantheater.com, or at the Engeman Theater Box Office at 250 Main Street, Northport. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted.

LITTLE WOMEN is being produced for the John W. Engeman Theater by Richard T. Dolce, the theater's Producing Artistic Director. The director is Alan Souza whose regional credits stretch up and down the East Coast from The Maltz Jupiter Theater to The NJ Repertory Company. Recently he directed the debut of the musical CUPID AND PSYCHE for The NJ Repertory Theater. The choreographer is Karl Christian who has choreographed many Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS benefits including the recent GYPSY OF
THE YEAR production. The musical director is Donny Jones, who has played on Broadway in the pits of FLOWER DRUM SONG and WICKED, as well as having musically directed numerous shows including JEKYLL & HYDE , A WONDERFUL LIFE, MAN OF LA MANCHA, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, and OLIVER! for the John W. Engeman Theater at Northport.

The Design Team includesPaul Weimer (Scenic Designer) who was the associate set designer on the New Broadway musical SHREK and on other Broadway hits such as SPAMALOT, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, and the touring company of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. The Costume Designer is Patricia E. Doherty who recently designed CUPID AND PSYCHE for the New Jersey Repertory Company. Martin E. Vreeland (Lighting Designer) who returns to the John W. Engeman Theater after designing THE FOREIGNER. Katherine Miller (Sound Designer) who has been the sound engineer for the John W. Engeman Theater since its inception in 2007 and has designed OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS, OTHER
PEOPLE'S MONEY, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK for the theater. Mark Adam Rampmeyer (Hair and Wig Designer) returns to the John W. Engeman Theater after designing numerous shows in its inaugural season. He recently completed work on the Hartford Stage Company production of THE MILK TRAIN DOESN'T STOP HERE ANYMORE starring Olympia Dukakis and also recently worked with Cybill Shepherd on her one woman
production of CURVY WIDOW for the Post Street Theatre in San Francisco. The Production Stage Manager is CJ LaRoche.

The cast of LITTLE WOMEN features Sara Sheperd (Jo March) who performed on Broadway in CRY BABY and has performed at numerous regional theaters across the country;
Gary Lindemann (Professor Bhaer) who has toured with DISNEY'S High School Musical, THE TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA and performed on Broadway as Raoul in PHANTOM OF THE
OPERA; Kally Duling (Amy March) who has performed in numerous New York productions including BACK IN PICTURES, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, and THE GAME BOY; Kim
Carson (Meg March) who received a Barrymore Award for her performance in the Azuka Theatre's production of HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH; Amber Ward (Beth March) who returns
to the John W. Engeman Theater after appearing as Bet in their much acclaimed production of OLIVER! this past holiday season; Anne Tolpegin (Marmee March) who
most recently portrayed Elena in the Broadway production of A TALE OF TWO CITIES; John Little (Mr. Laurence) who has performed at the Yale Repertory Theater in A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE and at many regional theaters including OLNEY THEATER and GOODSPEED; Artie Sievers (Laurie Laurence) who recently performed as Malcolm in
THE FULL MONTY and in BUDDY: THE Buddy Holly STORY; Barbara Tirrell (Aunt March) who has performed on Broadway in WICKED, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, and ANNIE; and Josh Adam Davis (John Brooke) who recently performed at the Pioneer Theatre in LES MISERABLES, and has appeared in numerous TV roles on GUIDING LIGHT, AS THE WORLD TURNS, ALL MY CHILDREN, and LAW & ORDER.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is Long Island's only year round professional theater company, casting our actors from the Broadway talent pool. From curb to curtain, we have made it our business to provide affordable, quality theater in an elegant one-of-a-kind location with outstanding facilities and extraordinary service. The renovated Theater offers stadium-style seating, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, a full orchestra pit, and a classic wood-paneled piano
lounge with full bar. For a complete show schedule and more information contact the theater directly at 631-261-2900 or visit our website at www.engemantheater.com

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