Based in Long Beach, CA, Musical Theatre West’s Community Connects is a series of free and low-cost community events designed to bring the magic of live theatre beyond the stage. Through interactive experiences, educational opportunities, and special events, Community Connects invites people of all ages to engage with the arts in meaningful, accessible, and inclusive ways, strengthening connection, creativity, and community throughout Long Beach.
Celebrate National Book Month with Musical Theatre West throughout October with a series of FREE community events inspired by Little Women and leading up to our production opening November 6 – 22, 2026 at Carpenter Performing Arts Center.
Explore what the world of the March sisters would have been like through a historical interpretation connecting the East Coast and West Coast, using stories of Long Beach’s Bixby Sisters, plus books from Bloom Wild Bookshop and kite-making activities.
Enjoy the beloved 1994 film adaptation at the Art Theatre, featuring a special pop-up performance with songs from the musical before the screening.
LITTLE WOMEN READ-ALOUD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FRIENDS OF THE LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARYJo, Meg, Beth, Amy, and Laurie bring the novel to life through character readings and musical performances.
Discover the novel’s history, themes, and journey to musical theatre with a special lecture and audience Q&A led by theatre scholar, Stacee Tweedlie Willis. As both an educator and director, Willis blends scholarly insight with theatrical storytelling offering a unique understanding on the differences between Little Women book and musical.
