Secret Garden: Simon; Norman, 1991 Original Cast: Amazon.ca: Music

1. Opening
2. Scene: India
3. There's A Girl
4. Scene: The Library At Misselthwaite Manor
5. Scene: A Train Platform In Yorkshire/The House Upon The Hill
6. I Heard Someone Crying
7. Scene: Mary's Sitting Room/If I Had A Fine White Horse
8. A Girl In The Valley
9. Scene: The Ballroom
10. It's A Maze
11. Scene: The Greenhouse
12. Winter's On The Wing
13. Scene: The Edge Of The Moor
14. Show Me The Key
15. Scene: Archibald's Library/A Bit Of Earth
16. Storm I
17. Lily's Eyes
18. Storm II
19. Scene: Colin's Room
20. Round-Shouldered Man
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Inspired by Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel of the same name, The Secret Garden was set apart from the beginning by the composition of its creative team. Not many Broadway shows can boast a female composer (Lucy Simon), director (Susan H. Schulman), librettist/lyricist (Marsha Norman), and producer/set designer (Heidi Landesman)--not to mention an 11-year old (Daisy Eagan) in the lead. This story of a little girl who helps her grieving uncle and sickly cousin regain a taste for life is a delicate, lovely achievement. Steeped in moody Victoriana, it should enchant those who enjoy a more understated style of musical theater. The great cast includes Mandy Patinkin, Rebecca Luker as his dead wife Lily's ghost, and the perenially underrated Alison Fraser. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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5.0 out of 5 stars Seecret Garden does not disappoint, Mar 30 2011

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I saw this musical in Toronto February 2011 and loved it so much I bought this Broadway version of the CD. It was wonderful and a great souvenir to honour the show. First class.

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5.0 out of 5 stars the cd tells the story beautifully, May 10 2004

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I have always liked the story of the secret garden, so when my drama teacher introduced me to the music from the show, I was captivated. I was chilled to the bone when I first heard, "I heard someone crying," so much in fact, that I asked for the CD for Christmas, never having seen the show. It has come to be one of my favorite cds and musicals of all time. The songs are hauntingly beautiful and romantic, I don't even need to see the musical because enough information is provided on the cd that the mood and setting is already playing out in my mind. I want to see the Secret Garden the musical now more than ever, but for now, I can revel in the beautiful artistry of songs like,"A bit of earth", "Come to my Garden," "Lily's eyes" and "How could I know." An added bonus, all the singers perform beautifully.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Broadway for the classical music buff, Feb 5 2004

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Although I have never seen this musical performed live on stage, I purchased this recording just to hear music composed by women composers/lyrisists with whom I was not familiar. From a musical perspective, the work and the performance are flawless! Each song on this CD is a treasure. Previous reviewers commented on the plethora of thematical material--there is not a dull or repetitive moment!
The performances are excellent! Daisy Eagan has a powerful and lovely voice for a young girl. She shines in her role as Mary. Charlotte Church should have taken some lessons from her. Daisy easily carries her part against the adult voices of Lily and Archibald in "I Heard Someone Crying" and lets it all hang out in her duet with Dickon, "Wick." Great work!
Alison Fraser's performance as Martha makes we want to see the musical with her in it! Alison's role is purely fun and tender. "If I had a fine White Horse" wins the prize for the most fun! I love Alison's gorgeous alto voice in "Hold On."
The men in the recording are well cast and exceptionally cast. Mandy Patinkin and Robert Westenberg blend nicely in their duets, while Dickon almost steals the show with his solo work.
My favorite part of this recording is Rebecca Luker as Lily. Rebecca's voice is probably one of the best broadway voices I have heard. She has a perfect vibrato-free tone that is well-suited to her role. Ms. Luker is preferable to Sarah Brightman's shrill exercises any day. I would like to hear her sing Phantom--that would be a treat.
Everything about this well-scored recording is wonderful. A definite must have for anyone, not just Broadway fans.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great but mine was better
I have just been in the northern premire of " The secret garden" with Durham Musical theater company ( ENGLAND ). i played the part of Dickon and loved it. Read more

Published on Jun 27 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Mary, Mary, quite contrary, why does your garden STINK?
I went to see a local production of this show recently. I had some friends in the cast and naturally I wanted to show my support. Read more

Published on Mar 29 2004 by sillyzelly