York Theatre Royal Announces 2026 Revival of The Secret Garden – The Musical

York Theatre Royal has 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 Director John Doyle, who makes a welcome return to the theatre 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 Awards and three Drama Desk Awards.

Director John Doyle said today, “I’m thrilled to be returning to York Theatre Royal and equally thrilled to be directing this beautiful, hopeful musical.”

Paul Crewes, CEO of York Theatre Royal, said today, “It is wonderful to have John Doyle return to York Theatre Royal and direct this beautiful Yorkshire story. We are excited that this will be a fresh take on this critically acclaimed musical, and that our audiences will be the first to experience it.”

Tickets for The Secret Garden at the York Theatre Royal are on sale on general sale from 1pm on Sat 13 Sep.