STUARTS DRAFT — Unlike some of her castmates, Carly Edwards was a fan of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" growing up. Others had heard of it, but Edwards loved both the movie and the book.

While playing a game of hide-and-seek, the youngest member of the family, Lucy, finds a wardrobe to hide ... encounter an evil white witch and meet a magnificent lion named Aslan.

“The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” ballet is based on the popular book by C.S. Lewis, with original choreography by Director Ilena Norton and battle scenes choreographed by Gregory Gonzales.

They’re not just books to be read by children ... as obvious as those drawn to the crucifixion in “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.” For adult readers, however, Lewis’ distillation ...