UMHB Invites Community to Attend Annual Spring Musical This Weekend

BELTON, Texas-The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's (UMHB) College of Visual and Performing Arts is excited to present the spring musical, Little Women, in the Baugh Performance Hall at the Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center April 17 through April 19. Shows are at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 19.

This production is based on Louisa May Alcott's classic novel about four sisters growing up in Civil War-era New England. Each young woman faces her own journey, shaped by ambition, love, loss, and the changing world around them. Jo dreams of becoming a writer and resists the pressures to conform. Meg desires a home and family of her own. Amy pursues beauty and success, and Beth provides a quiet strength that anchors them all. Little Women celebrates the dreams and resilience of young women determined to discover their purpose and place in the world, with warmth, wit, and wisdom.

"In an era when musicals typically rely on sensationalism or novelty for their appeal, Little Women cuts against the grain and proves (as the book did when it was published in 1869) that true stories involving relatable characters and events have a special power to move the heart in profound ways," said Dr. Stephen Ash, UMHB visiting professor and stage director. "Little Women leads us out of the hectic pace of modern life and invites us to dwell on things that matter deeply, including family, friendship, purpose, and passion. Our students have worked diligently and are thrilled to share this production!"

Tickets are $16.50 each for adults, $11.50 each for children ages 6-18, and free for children ages 5 and under and seniors ages 65 and older. Admission is also free for UMHB students, employees, and alumni with a valid Cru Card or Alumni card in person at the box office in the Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center.

To learn more about the spring musical, visit https://www.umhb.edu/pac. To purchase tickets, please call the Sue & Frank Mayborn Performing Arts Center at 254-295-5999 or email [email protected]. Box office hours are noon to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday.