[26] This Broadway revival wardrobe is on display at the Costume World in South Florida. Genre Theater Price Range $45.00 $199.00 Runtime 2 hours, 45 minutes including an intermission Theater Presenting Sponsor View Digital Program Program WebDirected by Lear deBessonet ( Hercules ), this theatrical event honors Stephen Sondheims legendary memory and his Broadway masterpiece like never before. And the effects are terrific: doors open to reveal the rotating magnified eyeball or the admonitory finger of the predatory giant."[19]. 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. [44] Headley had previously played the Witch at The Muny in 2015. [52] From July 24 to August 2, Cheyenne Jackson temporarily filled in for Gavin Creel as the Wolf and Cinderella's Prince, reprising his roles from the Hollywood Bowl production. 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. 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). Into the Woods is a 1987 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. A mysterious man mocks Jack for valuing his cow more than a "sack of beans". The witch discovers the new cow is useless, and resurrects Milky White, who is fed the ingredients but fails to give milk. The production ran from May 415, 2022 and was directed by Encores! Pressley, Nelson. Continue reading the main story. 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: Directed by Rob Marshall. [43] In August 2021, it was announced that Christian Borle, Sara Bareilles, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley had joined the cast as, respectively, the Baker, his Wife, Cinderella, and the Witch. Music Director", "Acclaimed 'Into The Woods' Encores! 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. WebInto the Woods Quotes to Revisit the Musical and Book. The cast included Clare Burt as the Witch, Nick Holder as the Baker, Sophie Thompson as the Baker's Wife, Jenna Russell as Cinderella, Sheridan Smith as Little Red Ridinghood, Damian Lewis as the Wolf/Cinderellas Prince, and Frank Middlemiss as the Narrator. This production featured Suzie Toase (Little Red), Peter Caulfield (Jack), Beverley Klein (Witch), Anna Francolini (Baker's Wife), Clive Rowe (Baker), Nicholas Garrett (Wolf/Cinderellas Prince), and Lara Pulver (Lucinda). ", "I'll be on as Rapunzel's Prince for an entire week in BOSTON!! 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. WebInto the Woods is a 1987 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine.. 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She fools Rapunzel and takes a piece of her hair. [56], On August 4, 2022, it was announced that the entire Broadway cast would remain with the show through September 4 of that year. A United States tour started performances on November 22, 1988, the cast included Cleo Laine as the Witch, Rex Robbins as the Narrator and Mysterious Man, Ray Gill and Mary Gordon Murray as the Baker and his Wife, Kathleen Rowe McAllen as Cinderella, Chuck Wagner as the Wolf/Cinderellas Prince, Douglas Sills as Rapunzels Prince, Robert Duncan McNeill and Charlotte Rae as Jack and his Mother, Marcus Olson as the Steward, and Susan Gordon Clark reprising her role as Florinda from the Broadway production. Genre Theater Price Range $45.00 $199.00 Runtime 2 hours, 45 minutes including an intermission Theater Presenting Sponsor View Digital Program Program [73] Also there's quite an accent on slapstick "done in the spirit of what Sondheim has written". [67], The Broadway production closed on January 8, 2023. [30][31] The musical was performed outdoors in a wooded area. In most productions of Into the Woods, including the original Broadway production, several parts are doubled. 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 Opened July 10, 2022, reviewed July 7, closes Aug. 21. WebInto the Woods | Blumenthal Performing Arts Into the Woods Apr 11 - 16, 2023 Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Get Tickets Ticket Prices Prices begin at $35.00 On Sale On Sale Now Groups Groups of 15+ receive 10% off. The production was recorded in its entirety, available to download and watch from Digital Theatre. 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 baker, Little Red, and Cinderella await the return of the baker's wife when the witch arrives with Jack, found weeping over the baker's wife's body. Everyone still has wishes the baker and his wife face new frustrations with their infant son, newly rich Jack misses the kingdom in the sky, Cinderella is bored with life in the palace ("So Happy") but they are relatively content. Full Synopsis Materials and Orchestration Show Essentials 18 Roles Rated Acts Full Cast Info Book by The production also won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and Xavier was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Performance in a Supporting Role in a Musical. 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. With Anna Kendrick, Daniel Huttlestone, James Corden, Emily Blunt. As the giantess leaves in search of Jack, Rapunzel is trampled ("Witch's Lament"). WebOne of Sondheim's most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy. Like many Sondheim/Lapine productions, the songs contain thought-process narrative, where characters converse or think aloud. [77] Besides, Sondheim discussed the production with the directors over Zoom during lockdown. Tituss Burgess starred as the Witch, the first male actor to do so. [9] Understudies for the part included Joslyn, Marin Mazzie, Lauren Vlez, Suzzanne Douglas, and Joy Franz. Cinderella succeeds and becomes his bride. The show evolved, and the most notable change was the addition of the song "No One Is Alone" in the middle of the run. [102][103] The production received 20112012 Connecticut Critics Circle Awards for Best Production, Best Ensemble, and Steingold's Little Red Ridinghood. [128] The film also received Academy Award nominations for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.[128]. [129] The Time Magazine reviewers wrote that the play's "basic insight is at heart, most fairy tales are about the loving yet embattled relationship between parents and children. [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. WebOne of Sondheim's most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy. Huge thank you to Eddie and Take 3. The production completely sold out three weeks before opening. Advertisement. The original soundtrack to Disney's 2014 film adaptation of Into the Woods reveals a few changes to the beloved Stephen Sondheim musical, but for the most part keeps its soul intact. Jack returns with a magic harp. [98][99], In 2009, a production was done in Sacramento, California by the Wells Fargo Pavilion. There were also pick up shots not filmed in front of an audience for various purposes. The 2002 Broadway revival, directed by James Lapine and choreographed by John Carrafa, began previews on April 13, 2002 and opened April 30, 2002 at the Broadhurst Theatre, closing on December 29 after a run of 18 previews and 279 regular performances. WebInto the Woods is a 2014 live-action fantasy musical film directed by Rob Marshall and adapted by James Lapine. 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. "[36] The production was dedicated to Nora Ephron, who had died earlier in 2012. 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 Grief-stricken, the baker flees, but is convinced by his father's spirit to face his responsibilities ("No More"). It starred Yvette Cason as the Witch, Jeffry Denman as the Baker, Vicki Lewis as his Wife, Tracy Katz reprising her role as Little Red Ridinghood from the first national tour, Jason Forbach as the Wolf/Rapunzel's Prince, Gordon Goodman as Cinderella's Prince, Kim Huber as Cinderella, Matthew Wolpe as Jack, and Michael G. Hawkins as the Narrator/Mysterious Man. The show received seven Olivier Award nominations in 1991, winning for Best Actress in a Musical (Staunton) and Best Director of a Musical (Jones). Returning home, he finds Little Red on her way to her grandmother's; he and his wife escort her. [108] This new version is completely minimalistically reimagined by the Fiasco Theater Company, featuring only ten actors playing multiple parts, and one piano accompanist. People make mistakes, holding to their own, thinking theyre alone.. [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. X-Ray PG 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. WebInto The Woods (Theatrical) A witch threatens a curse on childless couple, unless they bring her an eclectic collection of items - tales of Little Red Riding Hood, Jack & the Beanstalk, Rapunzel and more in a lavish musical spectacular. 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