The Secret Garden
By Francis Hodson Burnett
Book & Lyrics by Marsha Norman | Music by Lucy Simon
March 17 - 25, 2023
Abbotsford Arts Centre
Placed under the care of her reclusive uncle, young orphan Mary Lennox discovers a secret garden, and together with newfound friends, dedicates herself to restoring the garden to its former glory. A story of healing, forgiveness and renewal, this award-winning musical will warm your heart and refresh your spirit.
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Orphaned in India, young Mary Lennox journeys back to England to live with her reclusive and embittered Uncle Archibald and his invalid son, Colin.
Struggling to come to terms with her new life at Misselthwaite Manor, with its ghostly hallways and vast moors, Mary discovers a secret garden hidden away and abandoned on the estate. A story of healing, forgiveness and renewal emerges as Mary dedicates herself to restoring the garden to its former glory and forges new friendships with an eclectic mix of colourful characters along the way.
Winner of the 1991 Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical, this powerful story will warm your heart and refresh your spirit.
Revels in theatrical imagination [and] achieves the irresistible appeal that moves audiences to standing ovations
—Christian Science Monitor
A many splendored children's fable that neither cloys or loses grip on its unique spell
—Newsday
A splendid, intelligent musical...It's all you can hope for in children's theatre. But the best surprise is that this show is the most adult new musical of the season
—USA Today
Elegant, entrancing...The best American musical of the Broadway season
—Time
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Cast
Elizabeth Seaman
Lily
Payten Witthome
Mary Lennox
Kirsten Loewen
Rose Lennox
Angel Duran-Heon
Albert Lennox
Nenad Ivonvich
Major Shelley
Christa Lee Leffers
Mrs. Shelley
Nolan Van Dop
Major Holmes
Donna Craig
Claire Holmes
Michael Holman
Archibald Craven
Arne Larsen
Dr. Neville Craven
Hazel Eason
Mrs. Medlock
Jennifer Mamchur
Martha
Wyatt Sauve
Dickon
Peter Shaver
Ben Weatherstaff
Samuel Pue
Colin Craven
Linda Wack
Mrs. Winthrop/Ensemble
Artistic Team
Ken Hildebrandt
Director
Beckie Lapointe-Evans
Musical Director
Matthew Piton
Set Designer
Dani Dejong
Costume Designer
Gabe Kirkley
Lighting Designer
Dianna Lewis
Props Designer
Sarah Green
Make-up & Hair Designer
Pat Davis
ASM - Costumes
Brittany Suderman
Stage Manager
Location
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