There's only so much talent can do.

Talent abounds in Tacoma Musical Playhouse's production of Little Women. Singing talent in particular.

But, well, if there were ever a novel that didn't need to be made into a musical, this would be up there on my list.

I'm not a Little Women aficionado, but it seems safe to assume Louisa May Alcott's novel deals largely in a portrayal of the relationships and character of the four sisters, as demonstrated by a series of events throughout the course of their young lives.

To read Joe Izenman's full review, click here.

[Tacoma Musical Playhouse, Little Women, through Oct. 16, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, $20-$27, 7116 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.565.6867]