One [of the issues] is the narrative pacing of Allan Knee’s book, which rather strips [Jo's] siblings of any meaningful development. While White does a sterling job ... it’s a shame that we don’t get more of the Little Women.
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If you like your musical theatre ballsy and meaty, you may find all this wholesomeness a little hard to take. Jason Howland and Mindi Dickstein's songs ... [sound] mostly derivate. All that said, White really does make a magnificent fist of feisty Jo.
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This isn’t a particularly subtle rendering of the book. The brisk pace also means that dramatic tension can be sacrificed. All that said there are still elements to enjoy ... not least because of some excellent performances.
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Allan Knee’s book is oddly paced and the story arcs lack momentum. Jason Howland’s songs have a largely generic ... [and] aren’t the most inspiring. The greatest strength of Lagan’s production is the energy and commitment of the cast.
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