Alice by Heart

Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ 7:30pm

Kean Stage - Wilkins Theatre
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083

A Kean Theatre Conservatory Production

Lyrics by Steven Sater

Music by Duncan Sheik

Book by Steven Sater & Jessie Nelson

Directed by Holly Logue

From the Tony® and Grammy® award-winning creators of Spring Awakening, Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik, and co-written by Jessie Nelson (Waitress), Alice by Heart is a touching musical inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. 

In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and 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 new musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.

Recommended Ages - Alice by Heart deals with heavy themes such as grief, war, growing up, and death. It also includes innuendo, references to Alice’s growing body, and a scene where a caterpillar smokes an opium-like substance. However, some say the show is suitable for families, including grade-school children, and that reading Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland before seeing the show can help with the experience for young audience members.

Performance Dates

February 21 at 7:30 pm

February 22 at 7:30 pm

February 23 at 2:00 pm

February 26 at 7:30 pm

February 27 at 5:30 pm (with Q & A)

February 28 at 10:00 am (OST with Q & A) and 7:30 pm

March 1 at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm