Dame goes to "Little Women"

Well; I got out of seeing the Billy Crystal thing and sold the ticket. I ended up at "Little Women" tonight and I was totally delighted. Sutton Foster is the musical theater star of our time. I truly believe that in years to come she will be considered a broadway legend. She was good in Millie ( though I hated the show). But in this; she is amazing. I predict a Tony.

The show is very heartwarming. It is a very good conventional book musical. The cast ( with one minor exception) is very strong. The music is beautiful but unfortunately forgetable. Maureen Mcgovern was out tonight. But her understudy Anne kanengeiser was wonderful. My only quible with the cast was Danny Gurwin who plays Laurie. His voice was just not there. He had no power behind it. And unfortunately for him; it is most obvious in his duets with Sutton.
Some minor problems; The first act needs something. Particularly in the scene at the dance. The show needs to be tweaked by about 15 minutes. Especially after Beths exit. I also wish the numbers in wich Jo is reading her stories were a bit livelier ( especially the top of act 2).

This show is worth seeing. I hope it does well. And considering they have a few weeks left of previews; I predict a hit.

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Updated On: 12/22/04 at 12:55 AM

She was very good.

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Nice review. I was there too and had a good time as well. One thing, though... at Tuesday night's performance... the person who played Laurie was not Danny Gurwin but his understudy...

Oh my gosh; you are right. I just compared pics in the program. Now I have to see it again. By the wa Isadora, did you have a Aida bag?

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"By the way Isadora, did you have a Aida bag?"

Ah would that I did, Dame, but I don't :)

Glad you had a good time!

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I thought she was fine. Her transition to a "woman" needs a little polishing and a little less shtick. but she dd a good job.

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Jungle,
With this show she defintely fulfills that potential.

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Well I have to disagree with many of you and say that I really disliked this play. I had been looking forward to it for a very long time but I found it to be boring, bland, and have no energy. Sutton was the ONLY good part and she was amazing. Amy McAlexander (Amy MArch) really did bug me when she was playing a child and I would have LOVED to see an actual child in that role for her younger scenes. The 1st act dragged, the 2nd was definitly better. The trasitions from scenes were shaky and not represented well in the dialouge.
I hope to see it again after it actually opens, because I love the book and I see a lot of potential for the show. But I think there need to be some changes made. A large group of people around me were also disapointed and a few did leave after the first act. I also felt that th audience on a whole was not that pleased due to what I overheard during intermission and at the end.
I would not write this show of your list if you are seeing it after Jan. 23rd when it opens becasue I think they will make some changes...well i HOPE they do!

Dame, did you enjoy Maureen?

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DAME
I saw it last night 12/21 same as you. I did like Anne Kinsenger as Marmee but Chris Gunn as Laurie was AWEFUL! I did not even finsh his "Take on Chance on Me" song and had to skip over some lyrics right at the end. I really hope the regualr Laurie is better.

Anee Kisinger has a beautiful voice. Glad to know she is working and glad to hear she went on.

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