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The Secret Garden
비밀의 화원
Official English Title
SOURCE
novel
SETTING
Foreign
BOOK
adaptation
Based on Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden
Korean Premiere:
2023
Korean Premiere Theatre
National Jeongdong Theater, Seoul
Representative Korean Production Poster
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Further Korean run reference:
https://namu.wiki/w/%EB%B9%84%EB%B0%80%EC%9D%98%20%ED%99%94%EC%9B%90(2023%EB%85%84%20%EB%AE%A4%EC%A7%80%EC%BB%AC)
The Musical search cue — “비밀의 화원 뮤지컬”
Summary
A Korean original musical in which four orphans in 1950s Yorkshire stage The Secret Garden on their last open day before leaving the orphanage.
Origin & Development
Produced by the National Jeongdong Theater, with book and lyrics by Sol Ji Kim, music by Brandon Lee and Hanim Kang, and direction by Ki-ppeum Lee. It premiered at the National Jeongdong Theater on March 10–April 30, 2023, and returned on August 1–September 22, 2024. It received nominations at the 8th Korea Musical Awards in 2023, including Best Production, Best Book, and Best Music.
Partial Synopsis
At St. Anthony's orphanage in 1950s Yorkshire, four children about to leave face their last open day, when prospective families visit. To lift their spirits, Amy suggests they act out The Secret Garden. As the children take on the roles of Mary, Colin, Dickon, and Martha, their own circumstances begin to mirror the story. Each actor plays two roles.
秘密花园
2026
2026-06-13
to
2026-11-28
Production Type:
Full Production
Country:
China
City:
Multiple Cities
Language:
Chinese
Venue:
Multiple Venues
A Chinese-language production produced by Mioji with Honghai Jingchi and Damai, directed by Zhang Bojun. It premiered at Shanghai Jasmine Theatre (June 13–28, 2026), followed by Erqi Theatre in Beijing (July 2–5), and an autumn tour to Hangzhou Theatre (November 6–8), Suzhou Bay Grand Theatre (November 12–14), and Guangzhou Beilei Theatre (November 26–28).
秘密の花園
2026
2026-10-17
to
2026-11-01
Production Type:
Full Production
Country:
Japan
City:
Tokyo
Language:
Japanese
Venue:
Yomiuri Otemachi Hall
A Japanese-language production by the Secret Garden Production Committee, directed by Yuko Kuwahara with Japanese translation and lyrics by Eri Yoshida. The cast included Iroha Okuda (Nogizaka46), Taisei Shima (NORD), Michiru Aya, and Raita and Dai Isono in alternation.
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