Come to DeBaun's garden'The Secret Garden' opens this weekend in Hoboken Oct 22, 2008
This concert production, with book and lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon, features all the popular standards that audiences have grown to love, including, "Lily's Eyes" and "How Could I Ever Know. Under the confident direction of David Zimmerman, this musical will enthrall audiences of all ages. A glimpse of humanity Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, the orphan Mary Lennox (played by the engaging Brooke Dobossy) is forced to live with her reclusive Uncle Archie after... (West New York Reporter, NJ)
The unknown citizen: All the worlds a stage Aug 7, 2008
All the world s a stage, at least at the library until Aug. 14 and 15 when the West Roxbury Branch Library will stage Frances Hodgson Burnett s The Secret Garden, directed and adapted by the proficient Sarah Ollove, a recent graduate from Harvard University. The play will star the children of West Roxbury and will be produced by our own Gwen Sweet Fletcher, children s librarian. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Jordan-Elbridge theater tends welcoming ‘Garden' Aug 1, 2008
Based on the popular book of the same title by Frances Hodgson Burnett, it is a story about a 10-year-old orphan named Mary Lennox who is living with her uncle, Archibald. Still grieving for his deceased wife, Archibald is also distraught over his sick son. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
OBITUARY: Tasha Tudor, illustrator of children's books, dies at 92 Jun 21, 2008
Her 1963 illustrated version of "The Secret Garden," by Frances Hodgson Burnett, tells of children enraptured by a mysterious garden. The volume of Clement Moore's "Night Before Christmas" that she illustrated remains popular. (International Herald Tribune)
What's Happening Apr 17, 2008
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Two freed slaves and the (early) American dream Mar 25, 2008
" Nor is it to suggest that the Princes did not suffer from racism. While settled on their Vermont property, their hayricks were burned, their crops destroyed, and their animals scattered by hostile neighbors. Yet the Princes went to court against the marauders and ultimately won their case. Curious fit between author and story The story of the Princes is full of twists and turns as is the tale of the Gerzinas' chase. Gretchen, who is a professor of biography at Dartmouth College (and... (Christian Science Monitor)
`Princess' to take stage at Gull Lake Jan 30, 2008
The drama is based on the Frances Hodgson Burnett novel about young Sarah Crewe, who goes from being a student to a servant in a posh 19th-century English boarding school. It's the second time Robin Nott has directed the show. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Local actor explores 'The Secret Garden' Jan 29, 2008
The Secret Garden is based on Frances Hodgson Burnett s beloved children s novel and comes to life in this musical written by Marsha Norman with music by Lucy Simon. The Secret Garden will be presented on Saturday, March 29 at 8 p.m., Sunday, March 30 at 2 p.m., Friday, April 4 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, April 5 at 8 p.m. at the Galvin Middle School Auditorium, 525 Main St., Wakefield. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Too rudely woken from this dream Dec 23, 2007
And it is as haunting as anything by Frances Hodgson Burnett. A girl, confined with a fever, is sketching. (The Observer)
And they all read happily ever after ... Dec 16, 2007
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett (Walker 15. 99) I'm often unpersuaded by reconstituted classics but Inga Moore's enchanted garden - topiary, mist and frost - perfectly catches the rapt quality of Burnett's writing. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Lust for words, and ice-cream too Nov 25, 2007
Born in 1953, she grew up reading British writers: CS Lewis, Tolkien and Frances Hodgson Burnett. There was a strong Anglophilic streak,' she remembers. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Secret Garden thrills with rich performance Nov 22, 2007
The Tony-award-winning musical scripted by Marsha Norman and richly scored by Lucy Simon is based on the children's classic written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The story of renewal is an appropriate beginning for the holiday season. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
'One becomes set apart' Oct 27, 2007
The only orphans I knew of were in literature - A Little Princess and The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett - or in the comics: Little Orphan Annie. Would my life take on that grim Victorian plot. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Read on... Oct 23, 2007
Three books that mean a lot to me: In Watermelon Sugar by Richard Brautigan My grandmothers autographed copy of Gone With The Wind by Margaret MitchellThe Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Last film I saw: Blades of Glory, directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, on flight 117 JFK to LAX. (Variety)
'People care about people. Understand that and you can write anything' Sep 14, 2007
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. At a very young age, I wanted to have a special bond with animals and birds. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Children's fashion undergoes big changes Aug 21, 2007
Many people credit Frances Hodgson Burnett with introducing the auntleroy style suit, however history shows that this suit was popular at least 20 years before ittle Lord Fauntleroy was published in 1886 as a serial in St. Nicholas, a children's magazine. The book version appeared the same year. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Nothing like a good book Jun 12, 2007
Some fairy godmother gave me two of the best books ever written for little girls - "The Secret Garden" (1909) and "A Little Princess" (1905), by Frances Hodgson Burnett, with Tasha Tudor's magical watercolor illustrations. I read them over and over again, and can still see the illustrations in my mind. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
'Secret Garden' the musical is ready to bloom Apr 26, 2007
The Secret Garden, based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, is about Mary Lennox, a 10-year-old orphan who goes to live with her cold, distant uncle and a sickly cousin. She also makes her late aunt's long-neglected garden bloom. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Youth theatre group preparing show Mar 9, 2007
The actors and actresses in the classic 1911 novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, adapted for the stage, are Sara Mayes, 14, in the role of Martha; Mariah Fleming, 13, as Mary; James Neary, 13, as Ben Weatherstaff; Gabe Padila, 12, as Dickon Sowerby; Viviane Seals, 11, as Mrs. Medlock; Chris Fissel, 14, as Dr. Craven; Ila Reine Medina, 11, as Robin; A.J. Seals, 11, as Mr. Archibald Craven; and Jacob Sanchez, 9, as Colin Craven. Also in the show are Carol Segura, 11, Kelton Gutierrez, 11, Toby... (Raton Range, AL)
Books you can't live without: the top 100 Mar 1, 2007
73 The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett. 74 Notes From A Small Island Bill Bryson. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
'Secret Garden' needs to grow Feb 6, 2007
As the ghosts of her (mostly dead) family haunted tart little Mary Lennox and her bereaved Uncle Archibald, the Lamb's ensemble created the suspense of a Gothic thriller without diminishing the heartache and healing at the core of Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic children's tale ... Based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Monday's best bets Feb 4, 2007
Kate Maberly stars as Mary Lennox, the orphaned British girl sent to live with her reclusive uncle in this 1993 version of the Frances Hodgson Burnett story. When Mary arrives at her uncle's vast estate, she is befriended by a local boy (Andrew Knott) who leads her to a decaying garden. (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Writing Prompts to Wake the Muse Jan 25, 2007
the Little Princess, by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Christmas won t be Christmas without any presents, grumbled Jo, lying on the rug. (Suite101.com)
