With the world premiere of Debbie Isitt’s Military Wives – The Musical about to open, York Theatre Royal have announced a major revival of the critically acclaimed Broadway hit The Secret Garden – The Musical with music by Lucy Simon and book and lyrics by Pulitzer Prize-winner Marsha Norman. The production will be directed by Tony Award-winning John Doyle, who returns to York Theatre Royal where he served as Artistic Director from 1993 to 1997.
Based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s beloved classic, The Secret Garden, this new revival opens at York Theatre Royal on 19 March 2026, with previews from 17 March, and runs until 4 April.
The original Broadway production premiered at the St James Theatre in 1991 to widespread critical acclaim, going on to win three Tony Award and three Drama Desk Awards.
“I’m thrilled to be returning to York Theatre Royal and equally thrilled to be directing this beautiful, hopeful musical.” – John Doyle, Director
The show goes on general sale from 1pm on 13 September, with tickets already available to York Theatre Royal members.
