Astonishing

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"Astonishing" is the powerful, climactic solo number sung by Jo March in the stage musical adaptation of *Little Women*, expressing her fierce independence and determination to shape her own destiny.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf musical theatre song
show tune
solo number
associatedCharacter Jo March NERFINISHED
basedOn Little Women (novel) NERFINISHED
composer Jason Howland NERFINISHED
dramaticFunction character development song
statement of purpose
expresses desire to live an extraordinary life
fierce independence
refusal to accept limitations imposed by others
firstPerformanceProduction Little Women original stage production
genre musical theatre
show tune
language English
lyricist Mindi Dickstein NERFINISHED
lyricSubject Jo March's determination to shape her own destiny
assertion of personal voice
musicalStyle contemporary musical theatre
narrativeRole 11 o'clock number
climactic solo
notableFor demanding vocal performance
empowering lyrics
popularity in musical theatre auditions
partOfWork Little Women (musical) NERFINISHED
performerCharacter Jo March NERFINISHED
positionInShow climax
second act
sungBy Jo March NERFINISHED
theme female independence
individual destiny
personal ambition
rejection of traditional gender roles
self-determination
timePeriodOfWork 21st century
usedAs audition song for female performers
vocalRange mezzo-soprano
vocalType belt
workFromCountryOfOrigin United States NERFINISHED

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