Spider's LITTLE WOMEN review (Finally!!) — Page 3

Yeah. It is portrayed that way in the musical. In the first act, Jo does not want to go to the ball because she had to wear a dress, and dance with boys. Amy is jealous because that is what she wants to do so she gets revenge on Jo. Amy seems older than she really is, with the way she wants boys and stuff. In the second act, she is the proper lady that her aunt wanted Jo to be.

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I think it was the costume, because when they were doing to story that Jo wrote, and Amy was wearing the troll costume, she looked ok.

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I saw Little Women last weekend also. And, I agree with Spider and Elphie's reviews. It really was an excellent musical. The acting talent was amazing. The set, the songs, etc. were very good.

But, I agree about the problem with Amy. I did find her voice and character portrayal annoying. But, more importantly, it was not believable. It has been a long time since I read the "Little Women" novel. But, I remember the book taking place over several years. According to the show's program, the musical is condensed to only take place over 2 years (1864-1866). So, when Amy is introduced in the first scene, she appears to be about 12 years old (at least that's how she acts - and that seems right when you assume that she has 3 older sisters, the oldest of which is probably around 1. Then, two years later at the end of the show, the character looks and acts like she's about 14. I couldn't believe that a 14-year-old could have matured into a woman, fallen in love, and gotten engaged (even in the 1860's). It just didn't make sense. And, I think it's a flaw in the show. They should have had the second act of the show happen about 5 years later than the first act of the show - with a new actress playing a more mature, 17-year-old Amy.

Just my opinion...

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Spider, I am particularly interested in Danny Gurwin, since we worked together briefly here in the Detroit area some years ago. What did you think of his performance? I will be in New York in February and hope to secure tickets for "Little Women". I don't think they are available yet.