Naples, FL- Six generations have read the story, now you’ll sing it. Little Women follows the saga of the March sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy as they grow up in Civil War America. With a book by Allan Knee, music by Jason Howland and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, the musical is sure to charm young and old alike. For more information or to purchase tickets, call TheaterZone at 1-888-ZONE-FLA, 1-888-966-3352 or purchase online at: www.theatrezone-florida.com.
Directed by TheatreZone founder Mark Danni, a talented cast delivers each girl in all her familiar vivacity. Led by Tony Award-winning singer/dancer/actress Donna McKenchie as Mrs. March, known to her daughters as Marmee with her generous demeanor and lovely voice; Megan Yelaney is Jo, high-spirited and ambitious; Molly Ann Ross is full of charm as Amy, who longs for the pretty things that her family lacks. Megan Jimenez warms the stage as Meg, the eldest sister, and Julie Woods-Robinson endows fragile Beth with enough strength to carve out a special niche in the family.
Thanks to their vivid personalities and their devotion to each other, readers could recognize Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March in any situation. The March girls themselves make Alcott's story live. “These actresses bring such understanding to their roles, you can't help wondering if they, like countless American women, loved the book when they were girls,” says director Danni The sisters' “Five Forever” and Ms. Yelaney’s “Astonishing” are among favorite musical moments, along with Ms. McKechnie’s “Days of Plenty," sung by Marmee. “When Donna sings “Days of Plenty,” there’s a soaring dignity and strength that resonates with the song’s theme of resilience,” promises director Danni.
Replete with pleasant and refreshingly melodic songs, excellent stagecraft and good performances, Little Women opens Thursday, March 8, 2012 until Sunday, March 18, 2012. Tickets on sale now. Season 7’s final production is the 1920’s musical farce The Boyfriend (May 3-13, 2012). Seats cost $43 - $48 plus a $2 per ticket fee. Season 8 will be announced at The Boyfriend’s opening performance on Thursday, May 3, 2012. For more information or to purchase tickets, call TheaterZone at 1-888-ZONE-FLA, 1-888-966-3352 or purchase online at: www.theatrezone-florida.com.
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