Jo marries the not-especially-interesting-in-any-way Professor Bhaer, who had the nerve to criticize her work. I understood why she didn't want to marry him in a way I hadn't fully grasped at a much younger age. But Jo's rejection of Laurie didn't come as a shock this time. I was horrified once again by Amy burning Jo's writing. I loved reliving the book's most tender passages, especially the descriptions of the relationship between the four sisters. To prepare for the newest Little Women, I reread Alcott's novel. I Trust Greta, has been my mantra all these months. But I also knew I didn't want to miss Gerwig's take on one of my favorite books growing up. I was hoping Gerwig would write and direct something more personal and distinctive than a story told countless times over the decades. Initially, I was disappointed Gerwig's follow-up to the perfect Lady Bird would be yet another adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's 1868 book. Gerwig runs with the well-known narrative but makes changes that build an essential, timely and definitive version of the story. Yet writer and director Greta Gerwig's new adaptation proves itself indispensable. On June 15, a film on the Orchard House produced by Concord residents Rob Mast, Turnquist, Justin King and Sam Krueger won an Emmy for Outstanding Historical/Cultural Program/Special at the Boston/New England Emmy Awards Gala.Did Little Women need another adaptation? There's a 1994 film version with a star-packed cast that includes Winona Ryder, Christian Bale, Susan Sarandon and Claire Danes a 2017 BBC miniseries with Maya Hawke from Stranger Things playing Jo and even a modern retelling of the story from a year ago.

“We’re thrilled that people will be able to explore not only the town that inspired ‘Little Women’ but also served as the filming location of many scenes in the upcoming film.”Įvery day throughout the week visitors can stop by the Orchard House, the home of 'Little Women ' view the newly renovated gallery at the Concord Museum that features 12 iconic artifacts, including Louisa May Alcott’s copper teakettle take a 90 minute 'Little Women' Walking Tour and more.Īdditional events will take place including a luncheon tea with Louisa May Alcott at Concord’s Colonial Inn, tours of The Wayside, Home of Authors and The Alcotts at Hillside children’s tea at the Concord Scout House and a performance by the Concord Players of scenes from “Little Women.” “The town of Concord is excited to celebrate this special experience with the public,” Concord Tourism Manager Beth Williams said in a release.

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