(HACKETTSTOWN, NJ) -- Centenary Stage Company's NEXTstage Repertory presents Little Women: The Broadway Musical, running April 23 through May 3, 2026 in the Sitnik Theatre. This beloved classic is reimagined in a heartfelt and inspiring musical adaptation.
Based on the life and writings of Louisa May Alcott, Little Women follows the enduring journey of the March sisters – independent Jo (Katie O'Shea), romantic Meg (Erin Clark), gentle Beth (Pamela Welsch), and spirited Amy (Raelyn Memon) – as they navigate love, loss, ambition, and family during the American Civil War. At the heart of the story is Jo's determination to become a published writer, a dream challenged and ultimately strengthened by her friendship with Professor Bhaer (Evan Flick), who encourages her to write from her own experience.
This dynamic production features a talented ensemble of Centenary University Theatre students, including Layla Stanziale, Sand Morales, Daniel Richarme, James Kaminski, Miah Moore, Maximus Klevence, Hunter Grayce Williams, Grace Kafka, Jacoby Stewart, Oliver Van Dine, Kayleigh Pitts, and Fianna Roberts-Squier. The production is co-directed by Centenary Stage Company Artistic Director / Centenary University Fine Arts Department Chair, Carl Wallnau and is co-directed / choreographed by Associate Professor of Theatre Lea Antolini-Lid.
Performances are held in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University. Showtimes are Thursdays, April 23 and 30 at 7:00pm; Fridays, April 24 and May 1 at 8:00pm; Saturday, April 25 at 8:00pm; Sundays, April 26 and May 3 at 2:00pm; and a special two-performance day on Saturday, May 2 at 2:00pm & and 8:00pm.
Tickets range from $25.00 to $27.50 for adults, with discounts available for students and children under 12. Group rates are also available. Thursday evening performances offer a special Buy One/Get One rush ticket promotion, available in person at the box office beginning at 5:00pm on the day of the performance. Tickets are available for purchase online.
NEXTStage Repertory serves as the student-driven performance division of Centenary Stage Company, showcasing the strong collaboration between professional theatre artists and emerging talent from Centenary University's Theatre Department. Students gain hands-on experience in performance, design, and production while working alongside industry professionals.
For tickets and more information, visit centenarystageco.org or call the box office at (908) 979 – 0900. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 – 5:00 PM and two hours prior to each performance. The Centenary Stage Company box office is located in the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ.
The 2025-26 Season of Performing Arts events at the Centenary Stage Company is made possible through the generous support of the NJ State Council on the Arts, the Shubert Foundation, the Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, the Sandra Kupperman Foundation, the John and Margaret Post Foundation, The New Jersey Theatre Alliance, the CSC corporate sponsors, including Heath Village, Explore Warren, the Hackettstown Rotary Club and Centenary Stage Company members and supporters.
