CenterStage is delighted to be returning to the Dairy Arts Center again for our 2026 summer mainstage production which will be presented in the 117-seat Grace Gamm theatre at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder. 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 world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.

Show Info

Musical
Ages 13 - 20
LoCATION
Dairy Arts Center
2590 Walnut St Boulder, CO 80302
Directions & Parking
TICKETING POLICY
Each person entering, regardless of age, must be ticketed.

It is up to the parent/guardian to determine if event age appropriate. If a patron becomes disruptive, that patron, and the group they arrived with, may be asked to leave. No refunds. No children in laps, seat sharing, or infants in carriers or arms will be permitted.
About
This production was created as part of CenterStage’s youth programming, where students rehearse, train, and perform together in a structured theatrical experience.
Associated Youth Program
Alice By Heart

Performance Dates

Cast

The cast will be announced soon!

Creative & Production Team

Music Director
John Boggs
Choreographer
Erica Yoder-Chapman
Stage Manager
Emily Roth
Set Designer
Josh Michel
Lighting Designer
Jen Orf
Sound Designer
Kevin Cubillas
Costume Designer
Daisy O'Brien
Scenic Painter
Lelah Radostis
Production Manager
Eric Roth

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Show Sponsors

Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) logo, CenterStage Theatre sponsor
Colorado Creative Industries logo, CenterStage Theatre sponsor
Community Foundation Boulder County logo, CenterStage Theatre sponsor
Association for Community Living logo, CenterStage Theatre sponsor
Knights of Columbus logo, CenterStage Theatre sponsor
Jul 3-12, 2026
Dairy Arts Center
Musical
Ages 13 - 20

CenterStage is delighted to be returning to the Dairy Arts Center again for our 2026 summer mainstage production which will be presented in the 117-seat Grace Gamm theatre at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder. 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 world premiere musical encourages us all to celebrate the transformational power of the imagination, even in the harshest of times.

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