In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down as she and her dear friend Alfred are forced to take shelter in an underground tube station. When the ailing Alfred is quarantined, Alice encourages him to escape with her into their cherished book and journey down the rabbit hole to Wonderland. As they travel through the tale, Alice by Heart explores the poignancy of first love, coming to terms with loss and finding the courage to move forward. This Chicago premiere encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.

Music by Duncan Sheik
Lyrics by Steven Sater
Book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson

Directed by Derek Van Barham and Brittney Brown
Music Direction by Heidi Joosten
Choreography by Derek Van Barham

Buy Tickets