Press Release: 6 GENERATIONS HAVE READ THE STORY… THIS ONE WILL SING IT!
Eagle Theatre opens Louisa May Alcott’s classic universal coming of age story, Little Women: The Musical on January 24th, 2018.
Eagle Theatre Co-Artistic Director, Ted Wioncek III states, “Little Women: The Musical will be our finest production to date. The Civil War story that swept the nation is brought to life in this new musical phenomenon. Brimming with adventure and imagination, heartache and hope, this epic production is full of joyful melodies, unforgettable characters, and uplifting spirit.”
On May 13th PBS will debut their 3-part adaptation of Alcott’s classic. Dozens of live theatrical performances and feature films have tried their hand at the 1869 semi-autobiographical novel, including Colombia Pictures’ 1994 family drama, staring Winona Ryder, Susan Sarandon, Christian Bale, Claire Danes, and Kirsten Dunst. However, Eagle Theatre believes their production truly embodies the spirit and grace of Alcott’s literary masterpiece like none other before.
Wioncek concludes, “Little Women: The Musical embodies the complete theatrical experience. It is guaranteed to capture your heart and destined to astonish the world.”
ABOUT THE EAGLE:
Eagle Theatre, South Jersey’s only year-round Professional Equity Theatre, is dedicated to redefining regional theatre. The theatre produces more than 160 live performances each year, including full-scale Broadway caliber World Premieres and re-conceptualized revivals; New Works Development Series play readings; a traveling Theatre for Youth Audiences program, specializing in providing arts education to schools in under served communities; an Annual Fringe Festival, a 3-day street fair and theatrical marathon, featuring multiple eclectic productions, a beer and wine garden, pop-up art, food, live music, and street performers; and Eagle Theatre Conservatory, a year-round tuition based theatrical institute for all ages and levels of professionalism.
This award-winning culturally diverse epicenter boasts state of the art technical equipment, a free double parking lot, Sharrott Winery’s on-site Wine Lounge, and is located within walking distance of several boutiques and acclaimed dining destinations in beautifully revitalized Downtown Hammonton, serving patrons from New Jersey, Philadelphia, and beyond.
Eagle Theatre originally opened its doors in 1914 as a silent movie theatre. The theatre was restored in 2009 to serve as a performing arts center. Since the reopening, Eagle Theatre has quickly grown into a nationally recognized non-profit producing organization.
LISTING EDITORS:
WHAT:
Eagle Theatre
Little Women: The Musical
SUMMARY:
RUNTIME:
2 Hours, 30 minutes
WHERE:
EAGLE THEATRE
WHEN:
Previews: January 24 & 25, 2018
Runs: January 26 – February 25, 2018
Wednesday & Thursday @ 7:30pm
Friday & Saturday @ 8:00pm
Saturday & Sunday @ 3:00pm Matinee
TICKETS:
General Admission: Tickets – $20 – $40
Tickets can be purchased at www.eagletheatre.org
Or contact the box office at 609-704-5012.
REMAINING PERFORMANCES IN THE EAGLE’S 2017/2018 SEASON:
MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS
By Ron Hutchinson
Directed by Ted Wioncek III
Previews March 28 & 29, 2018
Runs March 30 – April 29, 2018
THE LAST FIVE YEARS
Music and Book by Jason Robert Brown
Directed by Ed Corsi
Music Direction by Jason Neri
Previews May 30 & 31, 2018
Runs June 1 – July 1, 2018
NOIR: THE 3D/4D SEMI-CINEMATIC SATIRICAL THRILLER
An Eagle Theatre World Premiere Production
Written by Tim Rinehart and Ted Wioncek III
Directed by Ted Wioncek III
Previews September 12 & 13, 2018
Runs September 14 – October 14, 2018
THE SPITFIRE GRILL
Book and Music by James Valcq
Lyrics and Book by Fred Alley
Based on the 1996 Film by Lee David Zlotoff
Directed by Ed Corsi
Music Direction by Jason Neri
Previews November 14 & 15, 2018
Runs November 16 – December 16, 2018
