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Opened: April 17, 2011
Closing: May 15, 2011

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Marquis Theatre (Broadway)
210 W. 46th St. New York, NY 10036

A new spin on the classic story of Alice and her Looking-Glass world, WONDERLAND is about a modern-day woman who goes on a life-changing adventure far below the streets of New York City, where a colorful cast of strange but familiar characters help her rediscover what’s really important. Featuring a fresh, contemporary pop score from the creator of Jekyll and Hyde, WONDERLAND arrives on Broadway this spring following two sold-out national stage premieres.


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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Wonderland

Wonderland
3 / 10

Only Karen Mason's Queen of Hearts captures the gleeful insanity of Carroll's original. Decked out in costume designer Susan Hilferty's sumptuous playing-card ensemble, the dynamic, zany Mason briefly rescues the show in her two numbers, but she vanishes too quickly. When she quips, 'I'm the real headliner here,' truer words were never spoken. Hilferty's splashy Wonderland duds do create an arresting visual picture of a beguiling alternative universe, but when you go out humming the costumes, it's a sure sign of a failed production.

'Wonderland'
3 / 10

Something resembling a plot doesn't arrive until late in Act I, as Alice's journey clarifies. It's about reclaiming deferred joy and the powers of dreams and self-invention lost and locked inside her. It's like a John Mayer song: your body - and mind - is a Wonderland. Performances are a mixed bag. Ritchie brings breezy zest to Jack, while young Sonenclar impresses with a remarkably mature voice she sometimes overworks 'American Idol'-style. Swallowed up by her cubist playing-card costume, Mason could be funnier as the royal. The big-lunged Shindle appears stiff as the villainous Mad Hatter, but the role is written that way. Dacal ('In the Heights') displays a pretty voice and presence in her star turn. Alice's best number is her opening duet with Chloe, 'Worst Day of My Life.' It comes before they hit the rabbit hole. It is, alas, downward from there.

STAGE TUBE: Derricks Talks WONDERLAND'S Choreography
by Nicole Rosky - April 27, 2011


DanceOn, a YouTube partnership channel exclusive to dance, released their exclusive look at the new Broadway musical Wonderland. Three time Emmy Award winning choreographer Marguerite Derricks delves into how she got involved with the new take on Alice in Wonderland, and what audiences can expect from her versatile choreography. Marguerite was just nominated for a 2011 Astaire Award for her choreography in Wonderland.

WONDERLAND'S Kate Shindle Answers Fans' Questions!
by Nicole Rosky - April 27, 2011


Got questions for WONDERLAND's Mad Hatter Kate Shindle? Send them on in to askwonderland@broadwayworld.com and she will answer them tomorrow!

WONDERLAND's White Rabbit to Visit WCBS on Easter Sunday
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2011


WONDERLAND's White Rabbit, Edward Staudenmayer, will appear on WCBS-TV 2 News Sunday on Easter Sunday, April 24 at 8:00am. Broadway's WONDERLAND is now playing at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway at 46th Street.

WONDERLAND's White Rabbit to Visit WCBS on Easter Sunday
by Nicole Rosky - April 22, 2011


WONDERLAND's White Rabbit, Edward Staudenmayer, will appear on WCBS-TV 2 News Sunday on Easter Sunday, April 24 at 8:00am. Broadway's WONDERLAND is now playing at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway at 46th Street.

Photo Coverage: WONDERLAND Gypsy Robe Ceremony
by Walter McBride - April 19, 2011


WONDERLAND opened on Sunday, April 18 on Broadway. BroadwayWorld was on hand, as usual, for the famed Gypsy Robe ceremony and brings you photo coverage below!

WONDERLAND's Darren Ritchie to Appear on LX-TV 4/19
by Kelsey Denette - April 18, 2011


Darren Ritchie, who stars as Jack the White Knight in Broadway's WONDERLAND, will be featured on LX-TV tomorrow, Tuesday, April 19 at 5:00 PM. LX-TV is seen on WNBC, Channel 4 in the New York tri-state area.

TV: Broadway Beat Goes Inside WONDERLAND Opening Night!
by Broadway Beat - April 18, 2011


Frank Wildhorn's WONDERLAND opened last night and Broadway Beat was there to cover the post-celebration!

Photo Coverage: WONDERLAND Opening Night on Broadway - Party!
by Linda Lenzi - April 18, 2011


BroadwayWorld.com was there to capture the opening night party! WONDERLAND. A New Alice. A New Musical opened on Broadway on April 17. WONDERLAND stars Janet Dacal as Alice, Darren Ritchie as Jack the White Knight, E. Clayton Cornelious as Caterpillar, Jose Llana as El Gato, Karen Mason as The Queen of Hearts, Kate Shindle as The Mad Hatter, Carly Rose Sonenclar as Chloe, Edward Staudenmayer as The White Rabbit and Danny Stiles as Morris the March Hare. With a book by Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy, lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn, choreography by Marguerite Derricks and direction by Gregory Boyd, WONDERLAND began performances at Broadway's Marquis Theatre on Monday, March 21.

Photo Coverage: WONDERLAND Opening Night on Broadway - Curtain Call!
by Peter James Zielinski - April 18, 2011


WONDERLAND. A New Alice. A New Musical opened on Broadway on April 17. WONDERLAND stars Janet Dacal as Alice, Darren Ritchie as Jack the White Knight, E. Clayton Cornelious as Caterpillar, Jose Llana as El Gato, Karen Mason as The Queen of Hearts, Kate Shindle as The Mad Hatter, Carly Rose Sonenclar as Chloe, Edward Staudenmayer as The White Rabbit and Danny Stiles as Morris the March Hare. With a book by Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy, lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn, choreography by Marguerite Derricks and direction by Gregory Boyd, WONDERLAND began performances at Broadway's Marquis Theatre on Monday, March 21.

Photo Coverage: WONDERLAND on Broadway Red Carpet!
by Peter James Zielinski - April 17, 2011


WONDERLAND. A New Alice. A New Musical opened on Broadway on April 17. WONDERLAND stars Janet Dacal as Alice, Darren Ritchie as Jack the White Knight, E. Clayton Cornelious as Caterpillar, Jose Llana as El Gato, Karen Mason as The Queen of Hearts, Kate Shindle as The Mad Hatter, Carly Rose Sonenclar as Chloe, Edward Staudenmayer as The White Rabbit and Danny Stiles as Morris the March Hare. With a book by Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy, lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn, choreography by Marguerite Derricks and direction by Gregory Boyd, WONDERLAND began performances at Broadway's Marquis Theatre on Monday, March 21.

Broadway Review Roundup: WONDERLAND - All the Reviews!
by Robert Diamond - April 18, 2011


A new spin on the classic story of Alice and her Looking-Glass world, WONDERLAND is about a modern-day woman who goes on a life-changing adventure far below the streets of New York City, where a colorful cast of strange but familiar characters help her rediscover what's really important. So, what did the critics think? Let's find out...

WONDERLAND Opens Today
by Lauren Wolman - April 17, 2011


WONDERLAND. A New Alice. A New Musical will open on Broadway today, April 17.

InDepth InterView: Frank Wildhorn Talks WONDERLAND, JEKYLL & HYDE Movie, Linda Eder & More!
by Pat Cerasaro - April 16, 2011


Today we are talking to the composer of the new Broadway musical WONDERLAND, who is the only American composer to have had three of his shows running concurrently on Broadway - JEKYLL & HYDE, THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL and THE CIVIL WAR - and has since solidified himself as one of the most successful international musical theatre composers of the 21st century, with his globe-spanning productions of everything from THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO in Switzerland to CYRANO in Tokyo to TEARS OF HEAVEN in Korea to the forthcoming Broadway production of BONNIE & CLYDE - the warm and gracious Frank Wildhorn. Over the span of our considerable discussion last week we touched on everything from his pop music roots writing hits for Whitney Houston and Kenny Rogers, to his tenure at Atlantic Records and his series of recordings, shows and concerts with muse Linda Eder, as well as a thorough discussion of his compositional process, what inspires him in a story, his own favorite musicals, what the future holds - EXCALIBUR with Jim Steinman, perhaps? The world premiere of the long-awaited HAVANA? JEKYLL & HYDE: THE MOVIE MUSICAL? - and much, much more!

Janet Dacal Set for PREMIERE IMPACTO Appearance, 4/15
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2011


Janet Dacal, who stars as Alice in Broadway's WONDERLAND, will appear on Univision's 'Premiere Impacto' this Friday, April 15 at 5:00 PM. Check local listings for times outside the New York tri-state area.

STAGE TUBE: The Making of WONDERLAND's Rabbit Hole
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2011


WONDERLAND. A New Alice. A New Musical stars Janet Dacal (In The Heights) as Alice, Darren Ritchie (Little Shop of Horrors, Thoroughly Modern Millie) as Jack the White Knight, E. Clayton Cornelious (The Scottsboro Boys, A Chorus Line) as Caterpillar, Jose Llana (Spelling Bee, Flower Drum Song) as El Gato, Karen Mason (Hairspray, Mamma Mia!) as The Queen of Hearts, Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Jekyll and Hyde) as The Mad Hatter, Carly Rose Sonenclar (Les Miserables, Little House on the Prairie) as Chloe, Edward Staudenmayer (Spamalot, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me) as The White Rabbit and Danny Stiles (Regional productions of Guys and Dolls and Sister Act: The Musical) as Morris the March Hare. With a book by Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy, lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn, choreography by Marguerite Derricks and direction by Gregory Boyd, WONDERLAND will open at Broadway's Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway between 45th & 46th Streets) on Sunday, April 17, 2011, and performances began Monday, March 21.

WONDERLAND Cast Album Set for May 3 Release
by Nicole Rosky - April 14, 2011


MASTERWORKS BROADWAY will release the Original Broadway Cast Recording of WONDERLAND - A New Alice on May 3. THe album was recorded on March 6, and is produced by Frank Wildhorn, David Lai and Jason Howland.. Visit MasterworksBroadway.com for more information.

TV: WONDERLAND on Broadway - Complete Sneak Peek!
by Robert Diamond - April 13, 2011


WONDERLAND. A New Alice. A New Musical stars Janet Dacal (In The Heights) as Alice, Darren Ritchie (Little Shop of Horrors, Thoroughly Modern Millie) as Jack the White Knight, E. Clayton Cornelious (The Scottsboro Boys, A Chorus Line) as Caterpillar, Jose Llana (Spelling Bee, Flower Drum Song) as El Gato, Karen Mason (Hairspray, Mamma Mia!) as The Queen of Hearts, Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Jekyll and Hyde) as The Mad Hatter, Carly Rose Sonenclar (Les Miserables, Little House on the Prairie) as Chloe, Edward Staudenmayer (Spamalot, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me) as The White Rabbit and Danny Stiles (Regional productions of Guys and Dolls and Sister Act: The Musical) as Morris the March Hare. With a book by Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy, lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn, choreography by Marguerite Derricks and direction by Gregory Boyd, WONDERLAND will open at Broadway's Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway between 45th & 46th Streets) on Sunday, April 17, 2011. Click below for a complete sneak peek of the production onstage!

TV: WONDERLAND Performance Preview Montage - Sneak Peek!
by Jessica Lewis - April 13, 2011


A New Alice. A New Musical stars Janet Dacal (In The Heights) as Alice, Darren Ritchie (Little Shop of Horrors, Thoroughly Modern Millie) as Jack the White Knight, E. Clayton Cornelious (The Scottsboro Boys, A Chorus Line) as Caterpillar, Jose Llana (Spelling Bee, Flower Drum Song) as El Gato, Karen Mason (Hairspray, Mamma Mia!) as The Queen of Hearts, Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Jekyll and Hyde) as The Mad Hatter, Carly Rose Sonenclar (Les Miserables, Little House on the Prairie) as Chloe, Edward Staudenmayer (Spamalot, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me) as The White Rabbit and Danny Stiles (Regional productions of Guys and Dolls and Sister Act: The Musical) as Morris the March Hare. With a book by Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy, lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn, choreography by Marguerite Derricks and direction by Gregory Boyd, WONDERLAND will open at Broadway's Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway between 45th & 46th Streets) on Sunday, April 17, 2011, and performances began Monday, March 21.

WONDERLAND Announces Rush Policies
by Nicole Rosky - April 12, 2011


Beginning today, April 12, Broadway's WONDERLAND - A New Alice. A New Musical announces a lottery ticket policy. A limited number of $30 tickets (includes a $2 facility fee) will be available at the box office only, on the day of the performance. Names are to be submitted beginning 2 hours before the performance and will be drawn 1.5 hours prior to the performance. Tickets subject to availability and a limit of 2 tickets can be purchased per person. WONDERLAND - A New Alice. A New Musical is now in previews and will open April 17 at the Marquis Theatre, 1535 Broadway (46th Street & Broadway).

Photo Coverage: WONDERLAND Production Shots!
by Jessica Lewis - April 11, 2011


A New Alice. A New Musical stars Janet Dacal (In The Heights) as Alice, Darren Ritchie (Little Shop of Horrors, Thoroughly Modern Millie) as Jack the White Knight, E. Clayton Cornelious (The Scottsboro Boys, A Chorus Line) as Caterpillar, Jose Llana (Spelling Bee, Flower Drum Song) as El Gato, Karen Mason (Hairspray, Mamma Mia!) as The Queen of Hearts, Kate Shindle (Legally Blonde, Cabaret, Jekyll and Hyde) as The Mad Hatter, Carly Rose Sonenclar (Les Miserables, Little House on the Prairie) as Chloe, Edward Staudenmayer (Spamalot, Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me) as The White Rabbit and Danny Stiles (Regional productions of Guys and Dolls and Sister Act: The Musical) as Morris the March Hare. With a book by Gregory Boyd and Jack Murphy, lyrics by Jack Murphy, music by Frank Wildhorn, choreography by Marguerite Derricks and direction by Gregory Boyd, WONDERLAND will open at Broadway's Marquis Theatre (1535 Broadway between 45th & 46th Streets) on Sunday, April 17, 2011, and performances began Monday, March 21.

BWW Interviews: Jose Llana Talks WONDERLAND, El Gato, and More
by Oliver Oliveros - April 11, 2011


"It's been a real treat to create El Gato during the workshop and production process of Wonderland… He's a Latin cat but I've also been able to infuse a little Filipino in him, I'm proud to say." - Jose Llana

WONDERLAND's Kate Shindle Guests On Last Cake Standing, Airs April 10
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2011


Tune in to catch Kate Shindle, who stars as The Mad Hatter in Broadway's WONDERLAND - A New Alice. A New Musical, as a judge on the Food Network's "Last Cake Standing" episode which airs Sunday, April 10 at 9 PM ET/PT and will repeat April 11 at 12 AM and April 13 at 9 PM.

WONDERLAND's Kate Shindle to Make Appearance on LAST CAKE STANDING, 4/10
by BWW News Desk - April 10, 2011


Kate Shindle, who stars as The Mad Hatter in Broadway's WONDERLAND - A New Alice. A New Musical, will appear as a judge on the Food Network's 'Last Cake Standing' episode which airs Sunday, April 10 at 9 PM ET/PT and will repeat April 11 at 12 AM and April 13 at 9 PM.

Wonderland History

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2009   New York Reading
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2009   Regional (US) World Premiere
Regional (US)
2011   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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