The Secret Garden

A musical adaptation of the classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden tells the story of Mary Lennox, a contrary, young orphan girl sent to live in a dark and haunted English manor. Through the discovery of a hidden key, a neglected cousin and a dormant garden, Mary awakens not only her own spirit, but spirits around her that had long been afraid to live and love. Directed by Northwestern theatre department chair Rives Collins, this Tony Award-winning tale of enchantment will thrill and invigorate audiences of all ages.

Behind-the-scenes interview with Rives Collins [pdf]

Behind-the-scenes with Rives Collins & The Secret Garden cast

Music direction by Ryan T. Nelson
Choreography by Jeff Hancock
Costume design by Kelsey Ettman
Set design by Sarah Watkins
Lighting design by Nastassia Jimenez
Sound design by Josh Horvath

Cast: Kara Dunlevy, Alok Nadig, Dillan Arrick, Tom Casserly, Julie Tabash, Carly Robinson, Emily Anderson, Will Skrip, Aaron Ricciardi, Matt Deitchman, Andi Alhadeff, Jake Perlman, Desiree Staples, Jesse Grider, Esther Fiebig, Kelly Hoppenjans, Leslie Jackson, Patrick Kilbride, Justin Kim, Jeff Meyer, Emily Olcott, Max Potter, Scott Shaefitz, Zach Sorrow

Cahn Auditorium
600 Emerson Street, Evanston (campus map)