Little Women The Musical (2005 Original Broadway Cast)

Little Women The Musical (2005 Original Broadway Cast)
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Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women concerns four sisters in post-ÂCivil War Massachusetts, but at times it feels as if its musical adaptation should have been called "Little Woman," so focused on a single sibling it is. Both Allan Knee's book and Sutton Foster's natural charisma and energy help constantly train the spotlight onto tomboy Jo. Yet it's not that much of a problem because Foster is strong enough to carry the show. She gets excellent support from the rest of the cast and especially cabaret artist Maureen McGovern, who as Marmee gets two beautiful ballads ("Here Alone" and "Days of Plenty") that are tailor-made for her imperial, burnished tone, and could well acquire a life outside the show. Composer Jason Howland worked as either musical director or musical supervisor on three period-set Frank Wildhorn musicals (Jekyll & Hyde, The Scarlet Pimpernel and The Civil War), which gives him a distinct experience in dealing with the historical setting here. Although the score oftentimes veers to the bland side, Howland also shows encouraging signs of spryness ("Five Forever") and melodic confidence that at one point slyly honors Sondheim ("Astonishing"). Old-fashioned in the best possible way, Little Women makes a good complement to Wicked for those trying to entice a younger audience to the delights of the musical theater. --Elisabeth Vincentelli
Country USA
Brand Razor & Tie
Manufacturer Ghostlight Records
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 1852868
Model 2171014
ReleaseDate 2005-05-04
UnitCount 1
Format Cast Recording
UPCs 791558440522
EANs 0791558440522

Country	USA
Brand	Razor & Tie
Manufacturer	Ghostlight Records
Binding	Audio CD
ItemPartNumber	1852868
Model	2171014
ReleaseDate	2005-05-04
UnitCount	1
Format	Cast Recording
UPCs	791558440522
EANs	0791558440522

Little Women The Musical (2005 Original Broadway Cast)

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