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Music
by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi
Dickstein.
Better—Jo
March (Sutton Foster) is decidedly
unhappy when Professor Bhaer criticizes her latest "blood
and guts" drama.
"Better"
mp3
Operatic
Tragedy—While rehearsing Jo March's
latest play at Christmas time, the four March sisters
dream of a life without poverty after Jo becomes successful.
"Operatic
Tragedy" mp3
Here
Alone—Marmee (Maureen
McGovern) writes a letter to her husband, who is
off serving in the Union Army during the Civil War.
"Here
Alone" mp3
Take
a Chance on Me—Next door neighbor
Theodore Laurence the Third, aka "Laurie"
(Danny Gurwin) convinces Jo
they should hang out together and become friends.
"Take
a Chance on Me" mp3
Astonishing—Jo
(Sutton Foster) decides to
leave Concord, MA for New York City to pursue her dreams.
(This is the "thrilling" first act finale
noted in Broadway.com's
Insider Column.)
"Astonishing"
mp3
Some
Things Are Meant to Be—Jo (Sutton
Foster) and Beth (Megan
McGinnis) indulge in fantasies and reflect on the
inevitable while flying kites at the seashore.
"Some
Things Are Meant to Be" mp3
How
I Am—Professor Bhaer (John
Hickok) tries to write a casual letter to Jo March,
but fails miserably.
"How
I Am" mp3
Days
of Plenty—Marmee (Maureen
McGovern) tells Jo how she copes with Beth's passing.
"Days
of Plenty" mp3
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