Show Synopsis:
In this musical revue, Woman I, Woman II, and Man fall in and out of love with each other from childhood to adulthood. They come to understand the true nature of their feelings and betrayal.
Character:
Woman II
Song Context:
Woman II wonders how could ever possibly compare to the women around Man, particularly Woman I.
Fun Facts:
1) Little By Little premiered in the Off-Broadway York Theatre in 1999 after its world premiere at the New York Musical Theatre Festival.
2) Christiane Noll originated the role of Woman II.
"Oh no, oh no.
He is - well to me, he?s simply great.
And she is, well, to him, the perfect date.
I?m not ? not as spicy, not as hot. I?m not.
I?m nice, which signals bland, so in demand, I?m not.
He?s ? he?s exceptionally cute.
And she is, well, his first forbidden fruit.
I?m not ? not as ripe, not his type, I?m not.
No, I?m too nice, too smart.
The girl to win his heart, I?m not.
I?m doomed to be their pal ? I see my fate now.
My foolish dreams of him I?ll put away.
Success will be my goal and I can?t wait now to hear how they?ll say
?Oh my god! We knew her when!?
As every plan I plan comes true
I?ll always be so gracious
To the little people I once knew.
?Cause he is - well the boy that I?ll recall
And she is ? well, the girl who has it all.
I?m not ? not yet ? but wait and see.
I?m not as formed to some,
But I?m not what I?ll become
And believe me
They?ll soon see
Exactly what I?ve got
Instead of what I?m not."