Woodlands Academy stages classic tale of journey to womanhood

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The musical “Little Women” will be presented three times by the Theatre Program at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart. All performances are in the Susan Saint James Performing Arts Center at Woodlands Academy, 760 E. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 28, Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2. This stage presentation is based on Louisa May Alcott’s novel detailing the passage of four sisters from childhood to womanhood. “Little Women” was adapted for the Broadway stage in 1912. A musical version opened in 2005. Woodlands Academy’s production, supervised by Matthew Nuccio, teacher/theatre director, is being directed by Madeline Moravek, a sophomore from Libertyville. Musical numbers will feature live piano accompaniment by Kevin Burrow, music teacher/musical co-director. Also featured will be original choreography by junior Constance Parker, of Chicago, and original set design by junior Julia Podzdolowicz, of Gurnee, and the stage crew. Tickets, which are $12 at the door, can be purchased for $10 in advance at the school’s front desk. For more information, call 847-234-4300 or visit www. woodlandsacademy.org.