WA premiere of Little Women musical hits the right note
Mon, 21 Nov 2011, 03:14 pmSusan Ciminata1 post in thread
WA premiere of Little Women musical hits the right note
Mon, 21 Nov 2011, 03:14 pmOne of the most popular American stories ever written comes to life in a cavalcade of song and dance at Roleystone Theatre this November and December.
In a small coup for the theatre, it’s staging the WA premiere of Little Women – the Broadway musical version.
Directed by Paul Treasure, the timeless tale follows the story of four sisters growing up in Massachusetts while their father is away during the Civil War.
“It’s one of the world’s best-loved stories, as they grow from little girls to little women,” he said. “Little Women is a beautiful book and there have been many stage and film versions – even an opera – but they are of varying quality.
“This musical is one of the best ever written because it treats the characters as real people, not just cardboard cut-outs.”
Treasure says if people think they’re already familiar with Little Women through the book or play, they should think again.
“They won’t be familiar with the songs, some of which are rapidly becoming more and more popular in recitals and concerts by musical theatre performers,” he said.
“It’s a chance to really get inside the minds and emotions of the characters to hear what they’re thinking and feel what they’re feeling, rather than just seeing what they are doing.
“Little Women’s most interesting quality is the way such strong and beautiful songs have actually added to the story.
“It’s amazing it has taken so long for someone to write a really good musical version, especially when musicals are such a distinctly American art form.”
Little Women plays at 8pm, November 25, 26, 30, December 2, 3, 7, 9 and 10 with a 2pm matinee on December 3. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 children – book on 9397 5730 or through the new online booking and payment system at www.roleystonetheatre.com.au.
One of the most popular American stories ever written comes to life in a cavalcade of song and dance at Roleystone Theatre this November and December.
In a small coup for the theatre, it’s staging the WA premiere of Little Women – the Broadway musical version.
Directed by Paul Treasure, the timeless tale follows the story of four sisters growing up in Massachusetts while their father is away during the Civil War.
“It’s one of the world’s best-loved stories, as they grow from little girls to little women,” he said. “Little Women is a beautiful book and there have been many stage and film versions – even an opera – but they are of varying quality.
“This musical is one of the best ever written because it treats the characters as real people, not just cardboard cut-outs.”
Treasure says if people think they’re already familiar with Little Women through the book or play, they should think again.
“They won’t be familiar with the songs, some of which are rapidly becoming more and more popular in recitals and concerts by musical theatre performers,” he said.
“It’s a chance to really get inside the minds and emotions of the characters to hear what they’re thinking and feel what they’re feeling, rather than just seeing what they are doing.
“Little Women’s most interesting quality is the way such strong and beautiful songs have actually added to the story.
“It’s amazing it has taken so long for someone to write a really good musical version, especially when musicals are such a distinctly American art form.”
Little Women plays at 8pm, November 25, 26, 30, December 2, 3, 7, 9 and 10 with a 2pm matinee on December 3. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 children – book on 9397 5730 or through the new online booking and payment system at www.roleystonetheatre.com.au.