THEATER PREVIEW; Big deal for 'Little Women'; Classic story comes to Boston via Broadway

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From: The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA
Date: 20060107
Author:JODY FEINBERG; Jody Feinberg

The Patriot Ledger

Nearly 140 years after Louisa May Alcott wrote "Little Women," the Civil Civil War tale of the March sisters opens at The Opera House in Boston as a musical.

"Little Women - The Broadway Musical" is unlike "Spamalot" and other parodies that are popular on Broadway these days, said producer Dani Davis. This one is about family loyalty and love, resilience and hope in the face of tragedy.

"It's an emotional roller coaster, where you're laughing and crying, then elated," Davis said. "Our goal is you leave the theater feeling great about yourself, your family and friends and ...

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