Alice by Heart at Theatre444

Theatre444 is excited to perform five performances of a New Musical at the 2023 Rochester Fringe Festival.  All performances will take place at the JCC Center Stage, Hart Theatre at 1200 Edgewood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618. Performances will be Tuesday, Sept. 12, and Wednesday, Sep 13 at 8 p.m., Monday, Sept.18 at 8:15 pm, Friday, Sept 22 at 9 pm, and Saturday, Sept 23 at 4:30 pm.   Tickets are now on sale at rochesterfringe.com, where more information is also available. Acclaimed as “Consistently Thrilling” by Theatremania, and “ A Fantastical, Magical, Mystery Tour '' by The New York Times, the show is recommended for audiences aged 13 and older.

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 Madcap 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 world-premiere musical encourages us to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest times.

Authors

• Duncan Sheik
• Jessie Nelson
• Steven Sater