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Frances Hodgson Burnett

Date of Death: October 29, 1924 (74)

Birth Place: Manchester, ENGLAND

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Theatre and Literature: Musical Adaptations of Classic Novels

Which classic books have been made for the stage? Check out the full list here!
Review: THE SECRET GARDEN, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

The Secret Garden, originally published as a children’s book by Frances Hodgson Burnett in the early 1900s, tells the story of Mary Lennox, a spoiled and angry 10-year-old girl who is brought from her home in British India to Yorkshire after surviving a cholera epidemic that kills not only her parents but all of the servants in the home.
Photos: First Look at THE SECRET GARDEN at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has released first look production images for the stage adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic story The Secret Garden, in a new version by Holly Robinson and Anna Himali Howard, directed by Howard.
Adam Dannheisser, Lara Pulver, and More Join FIDDLER ON THE ROOF at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for Fiddler on the Roof with book by Joseph Stein, music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick.
THE SECRET GARDEN Begins Tomorrow at the Shaw Festival

A new adaptation of THE SECRET GARDEN is set to begin performances at the Shaw Festival. Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Arlo Parks Joins Summer MOREOUTDOOR Events At Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre will reveal a very special open-air summer performance from Arlo Parks on Monday 15 July 2024, 7.45pm.
Outdoor Stage Adaptation of THE SECRET GARDEN Comes to Pitlochry Festival Theatre This Summer

Pitlochry Festival Theatre’s outdoor Amphitheatre will once again to be the location for the return of Elizabeth Newman’s acclaimed 2023 adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden. 
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Reveals Lineup of MOREoutdoor Events For 2024

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has revealed initial MOREoutdoor events showcasing drag, musical theatre and Shakespeare for Summer 2024. Learn more about the lineup here!
Fulton Theatre to Present Concert Fundraiser of THE SECRET GARDEN

Fulton Theatre will present a concert of The Secret Garden on May 23rd, 2024 at 6:30pm. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Cast Set For THE SECRET GARDEN at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for the stage adaptation of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic story The Secret Garden, in a new version by Holly Robinson and Anna Himali Howard, directed by Howard.
Cast Set For THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, The Roald Dahl Story Company and Leeds Playhouse have announced casting for The Enormous Crocodile at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, running from 17 May – 8 June 2024.
Tickets Exclusively On Sale For Regents Park Open Air Theatre 2024 Season

The multi-award winning Regent's Park Open Air Theatre is back with another season. This summer season includes the highly-anticipated revival of Fiddler on the Roof, a retelling of the hilarious Shakespeare classic Twelfth Night, a brand-new adaptation of The Secret Garden, Roald Dahl's The Enormous Crocodile and more. Find out how to get tickets here!
Pitlochry Festival Theatre Reveals Ensemble for the 2024 Season

Pitlochry Festival Theatre has announced its Ensemble for the 2024 season, which runs between May and late September this summer. Learn more about the ensemble here!
Cast Set For BEAR SNORES ON at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for the world premiere stage adaptation of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman’s Bear Snores On, with book by Cush Jumbo and Katy Sechiari, and music & lyrics by Harry Blake.
THE SECRET GARDEN Opens at New Stage Theatre This Week

The Secret Garden: Spring Version opens at New Stage Theatre this month. Performances run February 6-25, 2024.
Review: SECRET GARDEN at Arts & Science Center For Southeast Arkansas

The SECRET GARDEN is the first of a wonderful lineup for this season.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF and TWELFTH NIGHT Set for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's Summer Season

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has announced its 2024 summer season, opening with Twelfth Night (or What You Will) (3 May – 8 June 2024). Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identities is directed by Owen Horsley set against the heat of the Mediterranean sun.
Arts & Science Center Presents THE SECRET GARDEN At the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas

The ARTx3 Campus is preparing to raise the curtain on the stage adaption of the beloved classic book 'The Secret Garden' for its first production of 2024.
THE SECRET GARDEN: SPRING VERSION Comes to New Stage Theatre Next Month

The Secret Garden: Spring Version comes to New Stage Theatre in February. The production features music and lyrics by Marsha Norman, and music by Lucy Simone, and is based on the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
Review: THE SECRET GARDEN, Tabard Theatre

For this festive season, the team behind Tabard Theatre's production of Five Children and It have brought out their own take that will delight and captivate audiences of all ages.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Frances Hodgson Burnett written?

Frances Hodgson Burnett has written 10 shows including The First Gentleman of Europe (Playwright), A Lady of Quality (Playwright), Little Lord Fauntleroy (Playwright), The Pretty Sister of Jose (Playwright), The Little Princess (Playwright), That Man and I (Playwright), The Dawn of a Tomorrow (Playwright), Racketty-Packetty House (Playwright), The Secret Garden (Source Material), A Little Princess (Source Material).

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