Newly announced for the cast are (Rose), (Major Holmes), (Mrs. Winthrop), (Lieutenant Shaw), (Fakir), (Ayah), (Lieutenant Wright), Haley Swindal (Alice), (Major Shelley), (Colin Craven) and (Captain Albert Lennox).
, who won the 1991 Tony Award for her performance as Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden, will step into the role of determined housemaid Martha, with Tony nominee in the role of Mary.
The concert production will also feature original Broadway cast member , who will play Mrs. Medlock. The starry cast also boasts (Lily), (Archibald Craven), (Dr. Neville Craven) and (Dickon).
In a rare stage return, 鈥� the original Giorgio in Sondheim's 1994 musical Passion 鈥� will take on the role of gardener Ben. (Allegiance, Ragtime, Carrie) will direct the concerts, which will include a chorus of over 200 singers and the New York City Chamber Orchestra. will conduct.
The Secret Garden has a book by Norman and music by Simon.
The Secret Garden opened at the St. James Theatre in April 1991, playing 709 performances before closing Jan. 3, 1993. The musical is based on the famed novel by . The original Broadway cast also featured , , , and .
Manhattan Concert Productions is an educational performance company dedicated to excellence in music making, hospitality and travel details. Its focus is placed on the selection and preparation of visiting musicians, guest conductors, professional bands and orchestras and soloists.
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