Jo – The Little Women Musical, a new musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s iconic coming-of-age novel Little Women, with music by Dan Redfeld, book and lyrics by Christina Harding and John Gabriel Koladziej, will get a global release on Friday, May 23, as a studio album recorded at London’s iconic Abbey Road Studios.
The album features a mix of Broadway, West End, and international stars, along with a 29-piece orchestra. It is produced by five-time Grammy nominee and three-time Emmy winner Nigel Wright and Dan Redfeld.
Tony Award® winner and five-time Tony Award® nominee Laura Benanti (Gypsy) stars as Marmee March; two-time Tony Award® winner Christine Ebersole (42nd Street) plays Aunt March; Olivier-nominated West End and Broadway star Julian Ovenden (South Pacific) is Father; Grammy Award-nominated Christine Allado (Hamilton) portrays Jo March; two-time Tony Award® nominee Bob Gunton (Evita) is Grandfather; West End star Kelly Mathieson (The Phantom of the Opera) plays Meg March; TV star Sophie Pollono (Young and the Restless) is Amy March; Eleanor Grant (Avatar LIVE) is Beth March; Rob Houchen (Titanique) plays Theodore “Laurie” Laurence; Chris Mann (The Phantom of the Opera) is Professor Bhaer; Liam Tamne (Prince of Egypt) plays John Brooke; Tobias Turley (Mamma Mia!) is Fred Vaughn; and Miyuki Miyagi (Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812) plays Sallie Gardiner.
The March sisters were photographed on the famous Abbey Road pedestrian crossing, with Sophie Pollono, Eleanor Grant, Kelly Mathieson, and Christine Allado captured by Roger Alacron Photography and designed by Robert McKenzie.
The album will be available on all platforms, including Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Album pre-launch party events will be held in New York on Monday, May 19, and in London on Thursday, May 22, featuring artists from the recording.
Nigel Wright, Co-Music Producer, said: “I have to say this album is glorious and a real highlight in my career. Simply stunning!”
Dan Redfeld, Composer and Co-Music Producer, added: “The Jo album is a magical listening experience. We are excited for the world to hear Jo and the brilliance of the studio cast and orchestra on this recording, which is literally the complete show. It has been a privilege to work alongside Nigel Wright and team Jo!”
The full show will be presented at a future date to be announced as a semi-staged concert in London, directed by JoAnn M. Hunter (20 Broadway shows to her credit as a Choreographer, including Bad Cinderella and School of Rock).
Jo – The Little Women Musical studio album will be released by Center Stage Records, led by Grammy Award and Tony Award®-winning producer, Van Dean.
More information can be found here.
