The team behind Jo – The Little Women Musical has just unveiled a stunning new video capturing the studio recording of “My Captive Heart,” the 2026 duet featuring Sophie Pollono as Amy March and Tobias Turley as Laurie Laurence. This fresh release spotlights a pivotal moment in their evolving romance from Louisa May Alcott’s timeless tale. It builds on the complete studio cast album already streaming worldwide via Center Stage Records (orcd.co/joalbum), offering fans an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the magic crafted in Abbey Road Studios’ iconic Studio 2, The Beatles Room, and The Front Room.
Composed by Dan Redfeld with lyrics from Christina Harding and John Gabriel Koladziej, “My Captive Heart” has quickly emerged as a standout track. It blends soaring melodies with raw emotional depth that traces Amy’s transformation from spirited girl to self-assured woman alongside Laurie’s own journey of self-discovery. The new video, with cinematography by Roberto Vivancos and editing from Little Big Studios, immerses viewers in the recording process. It captures Pollono and Turley’s chemistry, the orchestral swells under Redfeld’s conduction, and the meticulous production by Redfeld alongside Nigel Wright, all mixed by Nick Pugh. Produced by Little Women Enterprises, LLC and 4 Times Entertainment, Inc., with key names like Brian Purcell, Rob O’Neill, Elizabeth Hedman, and Emily Kerrigan, this glimpse reinforces why the score feels so cinematic and contemporary, bridging 19th-century roots with modern resonance.
Fans of the musical’s recent high-profile concert at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane on January 25 will recognize “My Captive Heart” as the emotional high point that drew the night’s biggest cheers. Critics praised its balance of sentiment and power in reviews from outlets like West End Best Friend and All That Dazzles. Pollono’s poised vocals chart Amy’s growth with nuance, while Turley’s warm charm makes their pairing feel inevitable and heartfelt, turning what could be a familiar romance into a fresh highlight of the score. This duet joins other fan favorites like Jo’s “This Is Our Story” and Marmee’s “Between the Earth and the Sky,” showcasing the musical’s emphasis not just on Jo March’s ambition but on the full March sisters’ intertwined paths of love, identity, and family.
The video arrives amid steady buzz for Jo – The Little Women Musical, which reframes Alcott’s novel through Jo reflecting on her life and grief, directed and choreographed by Broadway/West End veteran JoAnn M. Hunter. After the global album rollout in 2025, complete with early praise from BroadwayWorld and Playbill, and the sold-out Drury Lane event featuring stars like Christine Allado, the project signals big ambitions for a fully staged production. Social channels @jothemusical are alive with clips and updates, while the official site jothemusical.com details press acclaim and teases what’s next.
For those discovering the musical through streaming or your prior coverage of its development, this recording video is the perfect entry point. It distills the show’s strengths into vivid, vocal-driven storytelling that feels both nostalgic and urgently now. Stream the full album, watch the new “My Captive Heart” recording footage on YouTube, and stay tuned via @jothemusical and jothemusical.com for concert news or full production announcements. Jo’s story is far from over.
