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Advertisement. "[137], This article is about the musical play. With a tremendous crash, a giant's foot destroys the witch's garden, and damages the baker's home. cast transferred, with the additions of Brian d'Arcy James as the Baker, Patina Miller as the Witch, Phillipa Soo as Cinderella, and Joshua Henry as Rapunzel's Prince. Into the Woods Through May 15 at New York City Center, Manhattan; nycitycenter.org. [44] Headley had previously played the Witch at The Muny in 2015. 20. The revival won Tonys for the Best Revival of a Musical and Best Lighting Design. The cast included Vctor Santiago as the Baker, Ana Isabelle as the Baker's Wife and Lourdes Robles as the Witch. "Heather Headley, Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park to Star in Encores! It starred Bernadette Peters as the Witch, Joanna Gleason as the Bakers Wife, Chip Zien as the Baker, Robert Westenberg as the Wolf/Cinderellas Prince, Tom Aldredge as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, Kim Crosby as Cinderella, Danielle Ferland as Little Red Ridinghood, Ben Wright as Jack, Chuck Wagner as Rapunzels Prince, Barbara Bryne as Jacks Mother, Pamela Winslow as Rapunzel, Merle Louise as Cinderellas Mother/Granny/Giants Wife, Edmund Lyndeck as Cinderellas Father, Joy Franz as Cinderellas Stepmother, Philip Hoffman as the Steward, Lauren Mitchell as Lucinda, Kay McClelland as Florinda, Jean Kelly as Snow White, and Maureen Davis as Sleeping Beauty. People make mistakes, holding to their own, thinking theyre alone.. Special Offers Advance Student Rush Offer for Into the Woods Into the Woods is a 1987 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. [77] Besides, Sondheim discussed the production with the directors over Zoom during lockdown. The cast included Erik Liberman as the Baker, Lauren Kennedy as the Witch, Jeffry Denman as the Narrator, Nik Walker as the Wolf/Cinderellas Prince, Dana Steingold as Little Red Ridinghood, Justin Scott Brown as Jack, Jenny Latimer as Cinderella, Cheryl Stern as Jacks Mother, Robert Lenzi as Rapunzels Prince/Cinderellas Father, Alma Cuervo as Cinderellas Stepmother/Granny/Giants Wife, Britney Coleman as Rapunzel/Cinderellas Mother, Nikka Lanzarone as Florinda, Eleni Delopoulos as Lucinda, and Jeremy Lawrence as the Mysterious Man. Opened July 10, 2022, reviewed July 7, closes Aug. 21. WebInto the Woods is a 2014 live-action fantasy musical film directed by Rob Marshall and adapted by James Lapine. INTO THE WOODS 2 hours and 50 minutes, with one intermission. Not only is Into The Woods one of my favorite musicals, but Rob Marshall was the director who brought Kander & Ebb's Chicago to the big screen in 2002 an effort which resulted in the first musical to win the Best Picture Oscar since 1968! 12,673 IMDb 5.9 2 h 4 min 2014. [132][133] In this interpretation, the Giant's Wife serves as a metaphor for HIV/AIDS, killing good and bad characters indiscriminately and forcing the survivors to band together to stop the threat and move on from the devastation, reflecting the devastation to many communities during the AIDS crisis. [65] On that same day the cast recording received a physical release on CD. Rapunzel refuses, and the witch cuts off Rapunzel's hair and banishes her. Cast replacements included Betsy Joslyn as the Witch, Peter Walker as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, James Weatherstone as the Wolf/Cinderella's Prince, Jonathan Hadley as Rapunzel's Prince, Marcus Olson as the Baker, who was then replaced by Adam Grupper (who understudied the role on Broadway), Judy McLane as the Baker's Wife, Nora Mae Lyng as Jack's Mother, who was then replaced by Frances Ford, Stuart Zagnit as the Steward, Jill Geddes as Cinderella, who was then replaced by Patricia Ben Peterson, and Kevin R. Wright as Jack. [85], On December 6, 2022, it was announced that the 2022 Broadway revival production would go on a tour of the United States in 2023. It was directed by James Lapine, with musical staging by Lar Lubovitch, settings by Tony Straiges, lighting by Richard Nelson, costumes by Ann Hould-Ward (based on original concepts by Patricia Zipprodt and Ann Hould-Ward), and makeup by Jeff Raum. [53] On July 18, 2022, Sara Bareilles revealed on her Instagram Stories that a cast album of this production was being recorded. [58] During that same month, it was announced that the production was given a final extension through January 8, 2023. Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes. [88], On January 31, it was announced the production was extending its Boston engagement by another week. Full Synopsis Materials and Orchestration Show Essentials 18 Roles Rated Acts Full Cast Info Book by Cinderella's prince and Rapunzel's prince, who are brothers, compare their unobtainable amours ("Agony"). Into the Woods Rating: PG Release Date: December 25, 2014 Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Musical From the director of Chicago and the producer of Wicked comes a modern twist on the beloved fairy tales you thought you knew. See production, box office & company info, (screenplay by) (based on the musical by), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, "Into The Woods" Is Terrible Adaptation Of Hit Musical, Windsor Great Park, Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK. The overall feel of the show was darker than that of the original Broadway production. The witch says that she cannot touch the ingredients for the potion, but she leans her hand on the cow as Jack is milking her. Jack describes his adventure climbing the beanstalk ("Giants in the Sky"). Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes. Advertisement. The witch brings news that the giant destroyed the village and the baker's house. In 1987, he told Time Magazine that the "father uncomfortable with babies [was] his father, and [the] mother who regrets having had children [was] his mother. WebInto the Woods is a 1987 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine.. In contrast to the Broadway revival occurring at the same time, this production is quite visual, with elaborate sets and props, the conceit of the show being that the characters are figures in a Victorian toy theatre, which a young girl is playing with. [62] On November 17, it was announced that Joaquina Kalukango would start playing the Witch from December 16 to the shows closing date January 8. Others may deceive you. "A Spruced-Up 'Into the Woods' Grows on Broadway". The songs invariably follow the characters' thinking patterns, as they weigh their options and digest their experience. [73] Also there's quite an accent on slapstick "done in the spirit of what Sondheim has written". Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Composer and Playwright. The set was a "collaboration between original Open Air Theatre designer Soutra Gilmour andJohn Lee Beatty, [and] rises over 50 feet in the air, with a series of tree-covered catwalks and pathways. The witch isn't just a scowling old hag, but a key symbol of moral ambivalence. [92] Understudy Sam Simahk played Rapunzels Prince in his place. The tour[14] played cities around the country, such as Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. Block as the Baker and his Wife, Gavin Creel as the Wolf/Cinderella's Prince, Cole Thompson as Jack, Katy Geraghty as Little Red Ridinghood, David Patrick Kelly as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, Nancy Opel as Cinderellas Stepmother, Aymee Garcia as Jacks Mother (From Boston onward), TaNika Gibson as Lucinda, Brooke Ishibashi as Florinda, Jim Stanek as the Steward, Alysia Velez as Rapunzel, and Kennedy Kanagawa as Milky White/Puppeteer, all reprising their Broadway roles. The music director is Stephen Higgins and Jon Bausor is in charge of the production design and Anthony McDonald of the costumes. "[130] Stephen Holden wrote that the themes of the show include parent-child relationships and the individual's responsibility to the community. [89] From February 25-26, Andy Karl reprised his Broadway role of Rapunzel's Prince during the opening weekend of the tour's engagement in Washington D.C. while Forbach stepped into the role of the Baker for Arcelus, who was recovering from an injury sustained earlier in the week. [108] This new version is completely minimalistically reimagined by the Fiasco Theater Company, featuring only ten actors playing multiple parts, and one piano accompanist. Little Red discovers her grandmother has been killed by the giantess, as the baker tells Jack that his mother is dead. Jack arrives with a hen that lays golden eggs, but Milky White keels over dead as midnight chimes ("Second Midnight"). Opened July 10, 2022, reviewed July 7, closes Aug. 21. Almost everything that goes wrongwhich is to say, almost everything that canarises from a failure of parental or filial duty, despite the best intentions. The production itself, directed by Will Tuckett, was met with mixed reviews; although there were clear stand out performances.[27][28][29]. [6] The Witch was then played by: Betsy Joslyn (from March 30, 1988);[7] Phylicia Rashad (from April 14, 1988); Betsy Joslyn (from July 5, 1988); Nancy Dussault (from December 13, 1988);[8] and Ellen Foley (from August 1, 1989, until the closing). The mysterious man gives the baker money for another cow. The cast included Julian Bleach as the Mysterious Man, Nicola Hughes as the Witch, Rhashan Stone as the Baker, Alex Young as the Baker's Wife, Nathanael Campbell as the Wolf and Cinderellas Prince, Audrey Brisson as Cinderella, Barney Wilkinson as Jack, Gillian Bevan as Jack's Mother, Charlotte Jaconelli as Florinda, Maria Conneeley as Rapunzel, and Lauren Conroy as Little Red Ridinghood in her first professional stage debut. Block and Sebastian Arcelus replaced Bareilles and James as the Baker's Wife and the Baker. Based on the Tony Award-winning eponymous Broadway musical by Lapine and Stephen Sondheim, the film is a fantasy genre crossover centered on a childless couple, who set out to end a curse placed on them by a vengeful witch. The witch has raised Rapunzel in a tall tower accessible only by climbing Rapunzel's long, golden hair ("Our Little World"); a prince spies Rapunzel. Genre Theater Price Range $45.00 $199.00 Runtime 2 hours, 45 minutes including an intermission Theater Presenting Sponsor View Digital Program Program The baker, his wife, and Little Red find Cinderella's family and the steward, who reveal the castle was set upon by the giant. Join Jack on his adventure up the beanstalk to save his cow Milky White. INTO THE WOODS features Montego Glover as The Witch, Stephanie J. It was and is a dream come true for me. [67], The Broadway production closed on January 8, 2023. Tenth Anniversary benefit performances were held on November 9, 1997, at the Broadway Theatre (New York), with most of the original cast. The show was first booked for the Old Vic Theatre in 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and then canceled altogether. She explains the curse will be lifted if she is brought four ingredients "the cow as white as milk, the cape as red as blood, the hair as yellow as corn, and the slipper as pure as gold" in three days' time. Opened July 10, 2022, reviewed July 7, closes Aug. 21. The tour will begin in February 2023 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., following a brief preview run at Sheas Performing Arts Center in Buffalo. Huge thank you to Eddie and Take 3. [46] In April 2022, Neil Patrick Harris was announced as playing the Baker, replacing Borle due to a schedule conflict, Albert Guerzon also joined the cast as Cinderella's Father. Like many Sondheim/Lapine productions, the songs contain thought-process narrative, where characters converse or think aloud. [109] A national tour of this production began on November 29, 2016. WebInto the Woods is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales in a musical format that follows the classic tales of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel-all tied together by an original story involving a baker and his wife, their wish to begin a family and their interaction with the witch who has Into the Woods Review: Sensational Revival Shines Spotlight on Sondheim St. James Theatre; 1,702 seats; $399 top. The baker's wife overhears their talk of a girl with golden hair. For other uses, see, Poster for the original Broadway production, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production, 2010, Central Park Delacorte Theater production, 2012. Based on the Tony Award-winning eponymous Broadway musical by Lapine and Stephen Sondheim, the film is a fantasy genre crossover centered on a childless couple, who set out to end a curse placed on them by a vengeful witch. [60] The cast album was released on September 30. ACCEPT The original principal casts of notable stage productions of Into the Woods. Similarly, so are the Narrator and the Mysterious Man, who share the characteristic of commenting on the story while avoiding any personal involvement or responsibility. In particular, the opening words, "I wish", are set to the interval of a rising major second and this small unit is both repeated and developed throughout the show, just as Lapine's book explores the consequences of self-interest and "wishing". WebInto the Woods is a 1987 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine.. Granny and Cinderella's Mother, who are both matriarchal characters in the story, are also typically played by the same person, who also gives voice to the nurturing but later murderous Giant's Wife. But it does make for vivacity of another kind. Others may deceive you. [41] The cast included Skylar Astin as the Baker, Sutton Foster as the Baker's Wife, Patina Miller as the Witch, Sierra Boggess as Cinderella, Cheyenne Jackson as the Wolf/Cinderella's Prince, Chris Carmack as Rapunzel's Prince, Gaten Matarazzo as Jack, Anthony Crivello as the Mysterious Man, Edward Hibbert as the Narrator, Shanice Williams as Little Red Ridinghood, Hailey Kilgore as Rapunzel, Rebecca Spencer as Jack's Mother, original Broadway cast member Gregory North as Cinderellas Father, and Whoopi Goldberg as the voice of the Giant. There were also pick up shots not filmed in front of an audience for various purposes. In December 2021, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series star Julia Lester joined the cast as Little Red Ridinghood, alongside Shereen Pimentel as Rapunzel, Jordan Donica as her Prince, and newcomer Cole Thompson as Jack. The show was nominated for ten Tony Awards, and won three: Best Score (Stephen Sondheim), Best Book (James Lapine) and Best Actress in a Musical (Joanna Gleason). WebDirect from Broadway, the Grammy-winning and much beloved production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapines Tony-winning triumph is coming to Chicago with its Broadway stars to boot. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. This video has since been released on VHS and DVD and on occasion, remastered and re-released.[10]. At a Q&A session after a screening of the film. The film, which offers a modern take on a number of different Brothers Grimm fairy tales, stars Meryl Streep as the witch who has cursed a baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily Blunt) to a childless life. Cinderella stays behind with the baker's child and confronts her prince over his infidelity; he explains his feelings of unfulfillment and that he wasn't raised to be sincere, and she asks him to leave. Jack decides to slay the new giant and Cinderella investigates her mother's disturbed grave. As a sacrifice, the group offer up the narrator, who is killed. [23][24][25] Other changes, apart from numerous small dialogue changes, included the addition of the song "Our Little World," a duet for the Witch and Rapunzel written for the first London production, the addition of a second Wolf in the song "Hello Little Girl" who competes for Little Red's attention with the first Wolf (Portrayed by the same actor playing Rapunzel's Prince), the portrayal of Jack's cow by a live performer (Chad Kimball) in an intricate costume and new lyrics were written for "Last Midnight," now a menacing lullaby sung by the Witch to the Baker's baby.[25]. Because of this, the finale was also altered. A revival opened at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, running from February 1, 2002 to March 24, 2002. Venture into the woods with the Baker and his wife on a mystical journey to collect a red cape, a strand of yellow hair, a golden shoe, and a white cow to break the spell cast by the Witch. "[36] The production was dedicated to Nora Ephron, who had died earlier in 2012. This was the second Sondheim musical to be staged by the Opera House, following 2003's Sweeney Todd. WebWhen the Baker and his wife are visited by the neighborhood witch, who reveals to them that she placed a curse on their family, the two set off on a journey into the woods to reverse the curse. ACCEPT Huge thank you to Eddie and Take 3. WebDirected by Lear deBessonet ( Hercules ), this theatrical event honors Stephen Sondheims legendary memory and his Broadway masterpiece like never before. [111] The cast also included Arielle Jacobs as the Baker's Wife, JJ Caruncho as the Baker, Justin John Moniz as the Wolf/Cinderella's Prince, Wayne LeGette as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, Annemarie Rosano as Cinderella, and Matthew Janisse as Rapunzel's Prince. A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree.A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree.A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree. WebDirect from Broadway, the Grammy-winning and much beloved production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapines Tony-winning triumph is coming to Chicago with its Broadway stars to boot. The production opened to wide critical acclaim, much of the press commenting on the effectiveness of the open air setting. A mysterious man mocks Jack for valuing his cow more than a "sack of beans". Encounter Little Red Riding Hood searching for bread to feed her grandmother. The four together slay the giantess, and the other characters including the royal family, who have starved to death, and the princes with their new paramours return to share one last set of morals. The show covers multiple themes: growing up, parents and children, accepting responsibility, morality, and finally, wish fulfillment and its consequences. "Neil Patrick Harris Replaces Christian Borle as the Baker in Encores! [96], A production played in Sydney from 19 March 1993 to 5 June 1993 at the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House. artistic director Lear deBessonet. [87] On January 17, the rest of the cast was announced, including Broadway understudies Jason Forbach and Felicia Curry being promoted to Rapunzels Prince and the Giants Wife/Cinderellas Mother/Granny respectively. Huge thank you to Eddie and Take 3. In February 2012 and in May 2012, reports of a possible Broadway transfer surfaced with the production's principal actors in negotiations to reprise their roles. [123], In 2019, a similar adaptation, Into the Woods Sr., adapted for performance by senior citizens in community centers and nursing homes, premiered. Meryl Streep stars in this epic musical saga about daring to venture Into The Woods. All begin the journey into the woods: Jack to sell his beloved cow; Cinderella to her mother's grave; Little Red to her grandmother's house; and the baker, refusing his wife's help, to find the ingredients ("Prologue"). The Disney logo appears without music and fireworks, and is flanked by forest trees and the full moon, reflecting the woods setting of the story. 12,673 IMDb 5.9 2 h 4 min 2014. With Anna Kendrick, Daniel Huttlestone, James Corden, Emily Blunt. [93] On March 1, it was announced during "Wonderstudy Wednesday" on Instagram that understudy Ximone Rose would play the Baker's Wife during Block's absence in Boston. Tony Award winners Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason and the rest of the original Broadway cast weave their magic spell over you in a seamless fusion In fact, since Baz Luhrmann's Moulin Rouge update in 2001, several major musicals have been successfully adapted to the big screen including Chicago, Dreamgirls, and the unfairly criticized Les Miserables just two years ago. Cinderella receives a gown and golden slippers from her mother's spirit ("Cinderella at the Grave"). The current Broadway revival of Into the Woods will embark on series of limited-engagements across the U.S. after concluding its run at the St. James Theatre on Jan. 8. ("Hello, Little Girl") The baker, followed by his wife, meets Jack. As their individual adventures begin to overlap and their wishes are granted, the characters learn that no one is alone.. [42] The production featured Ann Hould-Ward's costumes from the Original Broadway Production. Until then, the Witch is being played by Betsy Joslyn." Whilst the book remained mostly unchanged, the subtext of the plot was dramatically altered by casting the role of the Narrator as a young school boy lost in the woods following a family argument a device used to further illustrate the musical's themes of parenting and adolescence. [66] On December 15, it was announced understudy Diane Phelan would take over the role of Cinderella on December 26 for the last two weeks of the shows run. Venture into the woods with the Baker and his wife on a mystical journey to collect a red cape, a strand of yellow hair, a golden shoe, and a white cow to break the spell cast by the Witch. Gareth Valentine was the Musical Director. A second Broadway revival began performances on June 28, 2022 at the St. James Theatre, and opened on July 10. [71] It is directed by Terry Gilliam and Leah Hausman, who already worked together for the staging of two operas by Berlioz at the English National Opera: The Damnation of Faust in 2011 and Benvenuto Cellini in 2014. The show was filmed professionally with seven cameras on the set of the Martin Beck Theatre in front of an audience with certain elements changed from its standard production only slightly for the recording in order to better fit the screen rather than the stage such as the lighting, minor costume differences, and others. [131] In the Witch's words: "I'm not good; I'm not nice; I'm just right. Full Synopsis Materials and Orchestration Show Essentials 18 Roles Rated Acts Full Cast Info Book by The tour will begin in February 2023 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., following a brief preview run at Sheas Performing Arts Center in Buffalo. Into the Woods premiered at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California, on December 4, 1986, and ran for 50 performances, under the direction of James Lapine. Jack meets Little Red, now sporting a wolfskin cape and knife. The characters recite morals as the day ends ("First Midnight"). [112], The musical had a production at The Muny in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri running from July 21 through 28 2015. WebInto the Woods Quotes to Revisit the Musical and Book. Critic Michael Billington wrote, "But the evening's triumph belongs also to director Richard Jones, set designer Richard Hudson and costume designer Sue Blane who evoke exactly the right mood of haunted theatricality. The set was almost completely reconstructed, and there were certain changes to the script, changing certain story elements. Her prince follows and meets his brother; they confess their lust for two new women, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty ("Agony" Reprise). Sometimes people leave you halfway through the woods. At Cinderella's wedding, her stepsisters are blinded by birds, and the baker's wife, now very pregnant, thanks Cinderella for her help ("So Happy" Prelude). Site Index. Full Synopsis Materials and Orchestration Show Essentials 18 Roles Rated Acts Full Cast Info Book by X-Ray PG "Dene Benton, Gavin Creel, Ann Harada, More Join Encores! Continue reading the main story. The baker, in pursuit of the red cape ("Maybe They're Magic" Reprise), slays the wolf and rescues Little Red and her grandmother. I love Stephen Sondheim's musical classic Into The Woods, so I was more than excited to see Rob Marshall's new motion picture adaptation. production on September 27. WebInto the Woods on Broadway | Official Site Get Tickets Across the U.S. About Cast / Creative Shop Get Tickets We use our own and third-party cookies to improve our services, personalize your advertising and remember your preferences. It starred Nicholas Garrett as the Baker, Francesca Jackson as Little Red Ridinghood, Kimy McLaren as Cinderella, Christine Buffle as the Baker's Wife, Beverley Klein as the Witch, Pascal Charbonneau and Rebecca de Pont Davies as Jack and his Mother, Damian Thantrey as the Wolf/Cinderella's Prince, David Curry as the Wolf/Rapunzel's Prince, Louise Alder as Rapunzel, and Fanny Ardant as the voice of the Giantess. In November 2020, it was announced that New York City Center would stage Into the Woods as part of its Encores! WebInto The Woods follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the Kings Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. [97] A Melbourne Theatre Company played from 17 January 1998 to 21 February 1998 at the Playhouse, Victorian Arts Centre. I think you'll find these cast members alert and engaging."[17]. Cinderella's prince seduces the baker's wife ("Any Moment"). Favorite theater credits: & Juliet (pre-Broadway Toronto run), Bliss (World Premiere at 5th Ave), Hairspray, Shrek the Musical and Into the Woods. The royal family flee despite the baker's pleas to stay and fight. The current Broadway revival of Into the Woods will embark on series of limited-engagements across the U.S. after concluding its run at the St. James Theatre on Jan. 8. "Phylicia Rashad is to replace Bernadette Peters in the role of the Witch[Rashad] will take over the Broadway role in mid-April. [117], In 2019, Into the Woods was done by the Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Jack's mother defends her son, angering the giantess, and the steward silences Jack's mother, inadvertently killing her. 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