The musical incorporates some of Jo's stories into the performance. As she reads them aloud to her sisters or friends we see the adventures acted out on stage. The campy dramas provide laughs as her "blood and guts" tales come to life.
Julia Bonnett plays Jo March and it’s
her role that truly stands out in this production. Bonnett is fiery and
ambitious as the young writer. Her enthusiasm and temper sometimes get the
better of her and it’s the character’s flaws that make the audience love her as
much as her strengths. Bonnett’s voice is beautiful and she proves to be the heart of the show with solo numbers like “Astonishing”.
As a whole, I believe Little
Women might have worked better as a play than a musical. The quiet moments the
sisters share and the burgeoning romances felt interrupted when characters
broke into song. The relationships between most of the main characters felt
rushed. This particular production is still a fun one and the Civic Theatre
handles the show well. It’s a good fit for a girls' night out or a family
outing as it’s kid-friendly.
Don't Miss the Show:
Performances:
The show runs until Sept. 26. Performances begin at 7 p.m. Thursday through
Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The Booth Tarkington
Civic Theatre is located at 3 Center Green, Carmel, IN 46032 at the Center for
the Performing Arts.
Tickets: Ticket prices range
from $20 to $40 and can be purchased by calling (317) 843-3800 or visiting www.civictheatre.org.
Up next is “The Game’s Afoot” in October.
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