Little Women stars Heidi Kettenring as Jo March, previously seen at the Marriott Theatre as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl, and in Broadway in Chicago's Wicked as Nessarose. Little Women features an all-star supporting cast, including Dara Cameron, Jon Cunningham, Kaitlin Fine, Rebecca Finnegan, Michael Gerhart, Megan Long, Abby Mueller, John Reeger, Stephen Schellhardt, Emily Long, Morgan Weed, Ann Whitney, Jarrod Zimmerman and Paula Scrofano as Marmee.
Heidi Kettenring recently spent the last two years having a house drop on her head as "Nessarose" in the Chicago production of the smash hit Wicked. Marriott audiences may remember her from Sunset Boulevard (Betty), Funny Girl (Fanny Brice-Jeff Nomination), The Pajama Game (Babe), Carousel (Carrie), Victor/Victoria, Mame, Big River, Patent Leather Shoes, Finian's Rainbow, and Gypsy. Kettenring has worked with Court Theatre (After Dark Award for Guys And Dolls), Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace and Evergreen Park, Northlight Theatre, Theatre At The Center, Peninsula Players, as well as concerts at Ravinia and for the Chicago Humanities Festival. She spent a year on tour with Disney's Beauty and the Beast and was the recipient of the 2005-2006 Sarah Siddon's Society Chicago Leading Lady Award.
The artistic team for Little Women is led by Director Joe Leonardo, with Musical Direction by Doug Peck, Set Design by Tom Ryan, Costume Design by Nancy Missimi, Lighting Design by Diane Williams, Sound Design by Cecil Averrett, Properties Design by Greg Isaac, and Orchestral Reductions by David Siegel. Patti Garwood conducts the Marriott Theatre Orchestra.
The performance schedule for Little Women is Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and Sundays at 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Ticket prices are $45.00, excluding tax and handling fees. A $5.00 discount for students and seniors is valid for Wednesday matinees and both Sunday performances. With the purchase of a $55 ticket on Wednesdays or Thursdays, dinner is included at the King's Wharf Restaurant or the Fairfield Inn (based on dining availability). Dinners on Friday, Saturday and Sunday range from $32 - $43 per person (includes tax). Free parking is available at all performances.
For information and reservations, call the Marriott Theatre Box Office at 847.634.0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com.
