| Our tradition of producing family entertainment featuring local talent continues with this Tony Award winning musical that premiered on Broadway in 1991. It is the work of Pulitzer Prize winning playwright MARSHA NORMAN and Grammy Award winning musician LUCY SIMON. Based on the beloved children's classic by FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT, published in 1909, The Secret Garden captures the beauty and magic of the original story. Mary Lennox, orphaned while living in India, is sent to England to live with her Uncle Archibald at his estate on the mysterious Yorkshire moors. Mary finds the key to an enclosed garden which has been neglected for years. Her discovery also unlocks secrets about the family of Misselthwaite Manor. With care and nurturing, Mary's secret garden becomes a magical paradise in which a family rediscovers joy, love and life. Featuring spectacular sets, costumes and special effects, fabulous music and breathtaking performances, The Secret Garden promises to be a highlight of Theatre in the Mountains 2008 season. |
