"The Secret Garden" Storms the Stage at the Ahmanson Theatre thru 3/26

You don’t have to go far to experience the best of Broadway. We’ve got la creme de la creme of marvelous mind blowing masterpieces right here in our own backyard at the gorgeous prestigious Ahmanson Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.

Their latest stellar sterling stunning striking show The Secret Garden, reimagined for a new generation by the original creators, Tony® Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Marsha Norman and Grammy Award®-winning composer Lucy Simon, is now playing through March 26, 2023. You won’t want to miss this delightfully divine, superbly sublime production. It is one singular sensation screaming to be seen!!

Nominated for seven Tony Awards and winner of Best Book of a Musical as well as two Drama Desk Awards, this mesmerizing majestic musical is based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's turn-of-the-century tale about understanding and compassion.

You will be enchanted enthralled exhilarated from the moment the curtain comes down. The sets are spectacular, leaving you breathless. The top notch, terrifically talented cast of triple threats is over the moon outstanding.

Derrick Davis as Archibald Craven commands the stage whenever he appears. Sierra Boggess as Lily Craven gives a penetrating performance. John-Michael Lyles as Dickon is a scene stealer as is Julia Lester as Martha. Their phenomenal vocal ranges are riveting. Their superlative skills will knock you off your seats. The heavenly harmonies and miraculous melodies are incomparable!!

Norman's book is beyond imagination intoxicating, along with her uniquely alluring lyrics. Simon’s innovative music is matchless flawless peerless, displaying her exemplary expertise. The choreography by Tony Award winner Warren Carlyle (who also directs) is thrillingly tantalizing.

Carlyle shared, “We couldn’t be more excited to share this new vision of The Secret Garden with you. My hope is that audiences will join young Mary Lennox (the protagonist) in her extraordinary journey to find her new family. Accompanied by one of the most hauntingly beautiful Broadway scores I have ever heard, The Secret Garden promises to be an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.”

Norman said, “I am thrilled to have Warren Carlyle directing this new production of The Secret Garden. He’s the real wizard of dance and has translated all the magic in the original novel into moments of pure joy on the stage. Audiences will cheer for Mary as she recovers from her own grief, finds her new family and helps them come back to life in a garden they’ve been forbidden to enter. People of all ages will feel this healing power as all the characters here find their faith in family and gardening are restored. I’m so excited to see this new production of The Secret Garden at the Ahmanson Theatre, and I hope to see you there.”

Simon added, “It was a thrill to bring The Secret Garden to the Broadway stage, and we are even more excited for this new production that Los Angeles will see first. Experience the mystery, the tale of a reawakened family, and hear some of Broadway’s most talented singers and musicians bring the score to life.”

Performances are Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. No Monday performances.

Ticket Prices are $40 – $155 (Ticket prices are subject to change) available online at CenterTheatreGroup.org, by calling Audience Services at (213) 972-4400, or in person at the Center Theatre Group Box Office (135 N. Grand Avenue in Downtown L.A., CA 90012).