'The Secret Garden' musical is blooming at Norwell's Company Theatre

The Patriot Ledger
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NORWELL — The Company Theatre continues its spring season with a two-week run of the Tony Award-winning musical, "The Secret Garden."

Based on the beloved story by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the Company Theatre production features a full orchestra, an ensemble of adults and children and live animals, including a pair of Nigerian Dwarf goats.

"The Secret Garden" tells the tale of an orphaned girl name Mary who is sent to live on an English estate with her uncle. That's where she discovers a hidden and neglected garden that begins her own personal story of growth and renewal.

Francesca Miele, of Norwell, Peter Adams, of Salem and Jackson Lynch, of Hingham, in a scene from "The Secret Garden," presented by The Company Theatre from March 17 to April 2, 2023.
Francesca Miele, of Norwell, Peter Adams, of Salem and Jackson Lynch, of Hingham, in a scene from "The Secret Garden," presented by The Company Theatre from March 17 to April 2, 2023.

Jennifer Beth Glick of Needham will reprise her role as Martha the chambermaid, the same character she portrayed in The Company’s original run of the musical 30 years ago. Peter Adams of Salem and Dru Daniels of Medford, leading actors from last fall’s production of "Sweeny Todd," play the roles of Mary’s uncle, Archibald and his wife Lily.

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"The Secret Garden" is directed by the theater's co-founder, Zoe Bradford. The show features musical direction by Robert McDonough and choreography and staging by Sally Ashton Forrest.

Christie Reading, of Pembroke, with the ensemble, in a scene from "The Secret Garden," presented by The Company Theatre from March 17 to April 2, 2023.
Christie Reading, of Pembroke, with the ensemble, in a scene from "The Secret Garden," presented by The Company Theatre from March 17 to April 2, 2023.

Bradford calls the show "a hauntingly beautiful tale; a Victorian ghost story and a love letter to the promise of spring and hope renewed.”

The troupe will present 11 performances of the musical through April 2. General admission tickets are $48 and premium seating tickets are $56. For a complete list of showtimes, to purchase tickets, or for more information, visit www.companytheatre.com or call the box office at 781-871-2787.

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