Alice by Heart: Musical Info & Synopsis


Synopsis:

Alice by Heart reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic tale in a World War II-era setting. The story follows Alice Spencer, a young girl seeking refuge in a London tube station during the Blitz. As she navigates the challenges of war, Alice, along with her friends, finds solace and escape in the whimsical world of Wonderland. Alice by Heart blends fantasy and reality, using Carroll’s iconic characters to explore themes of love, loss, and the power of imagination in times of adversity.


Musical Information

Musical Type: Contemporary (2019)

Cast Size: 12+

Genre: Fantasy

Setting: 1940s / England (London)


Creative Team

Music: Duncan Sheik

Lyrics/Book: Steven Sater

Book: Jessie Nelson


Cast Albums

Original Cast (2019)➝


Resources

Audition Songs: Theatre Trip

Licensing: Music Theatre International➝

Sheet Music: Musicnotes➝


Tags

2010s, Based on a Book, FantasyFolk, One-Act, Pop/Rock, War


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