The musical “The Secret Garden,” the redemptive family tale of love, loss and renewal opens tonight for a five-week run through September 24, at Theatre 29. The opening night gala of the hit three-time Tony-Award winning Broadway musical is sponsored by Friends of the Twentynine Palms Library and The Gladys Carol Scholarship tonight with activities starting at 6 p.m. The curtain rises at 7:00 p,m. Based on the beloved novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, “The Secret Garden” tells the story of how 10-year-old Mary Lennox is sent to live with an uncle whom she’s never met. Mary finds solace in a locked-up, hidden garden. For opening night tickets, visit the Twentynine Palms Library or call 760-972-7205 or 760-586-2185. Tickets for the gala only are $25 and include hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, door prizes and dessert at intermission. Tickets for all performances (except tonight’s opening night gala) are available for purchase now at www.theatre29.org or by calling the box office at 760-361-4151. After opening night, tickets are $15 regular, $12 seniors and military, and $8 for students with ID or children under 12. “The Secret Garden” is appropriate for general audiences. Theatre 29 is located at 73637 Sullivan Road in the City of Twentynine Palms.
