If Alcott could sing

In “Little Women: The Musical,” chanteuse Maureen McGovern reprises her lauded Broadway role as devoted Marmee in the Broadway/LA presentation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic. McGovern, a two-time Grammy nominee, received a Drama Desk Award nomination for her role. Allan Knee wrote the book, Jason Howland composed the music and the lyrics are by Mindi Dickstein. Susan H. Schulman directs this touring production.

“Little Women: The Musical,” Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Opens 8 p.m. Wednesday. Continues 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Exception: 2 and 8 p.m. next Thursday. Ends Aug. 13. $25 to $68. (323) 468-1770. (213) 365-3500.