Designers will especially enjoy highlighting the fantastical elements of this magical word. [54][55] During July, it was announced that the production had extended its run through October 16 of that year. Site Index. Cinderella succeeds and becomes his bride. WebDirected by Lear deBessonet ( Hercules ), this theatrical event honors Stephen Sondheims legendary memory and his Broadway masterpiece like never before. The Telegraph reviewer, for example, wrote: "It is an inspired idea to stage this show in the magical, sylvan surroundings of Regent's Park, and designer Soutra Gilmour has come up with a marvellously rickety, adventure playground of a set, all ladders, stairs and elevated walkways, with Rapunzel discovered high up in a tree. [9], In 1989, from May 23 to May 25 the full original cast (with the exception of Cindy Robinson as Snow White instead of Jean Kelly) reunited for three performances to tape the musical in its entirety for the Season 10 premiere episode of PBSs American Playhouse, which first aired on March 15, 1991. [90] Forbach would end up filling in for Arcelus for over two weeks. "A Spruced-Up 'Into the Woods' Grows on Broadway". See our Privacy Policy for more information. WebA baker and his wife journey into the woods in search of a cow, a red cape, a pair of golden slippers and some magic beans to lift a curse that has kept them childless. A Disney film adaptation, directed by Rob Marshall, was released in 2014. 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. 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. [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. As a sacrifice, the group offer up the narrator, who is killed. It's been a tough couple of years Work has been slow to come by, Covid made sure of that, plus I'm a single mummy to 3 gorgeous boys. [65] On that same day the cast recording received a physical release on CD. "[36] The production was dedicated to Nora Ephron, who had died earlier in 2012. 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. 21. [45] In March 2022, it was revealed that Dene Benton had replaced Park as Cinderella, with other cast members including Gavin Creel as the Wolf/Cinderella's Prince, Annie Golden as Cinderella's Mother/Granny/Giant's Wife, Ann Harada as Jack's Mother, David Patrick Kelly as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, Tiffany Denise Hobbs as Lucinda (later replaced by Ta'Nika Gibson), Brooke Ishibashi as Florinda, Kennedy Kanagawa as Milky White, Lauren Mitchell (who played Lucinda in the 1987 Broadway production) as Cinderella's Stepmother, and David Turner as the Steward. Lapine revised the script slightly for this production, with a cameo appearance of the Three Little Pigs restored from the earlier San Diego production. A second Broadway revival began performances on June 28, 2022 at the St. James Theatre, and opened on July 10. Encounter Little Red Riding Hood searching for bread to feed her grandmother. [113], The Hart House Theatre production in Toronto, Ontario from January 15, 2016 to January 30, 2016 and February 9, 2023 to February 11, 2023. The musical debuted in San Diego at the Old Globe Theatre in 1986 and premiered on Broadway on November 5, 1987, where it won three major Tony Awards (Best Score, Best Book, and Best Actress in a Musical for Joanna Gleason), in a year dominated by The Phantom of the Opera (1988). The witch brings news that the giant destroyed the village and the baker's house. The cast included Hannah Waddingham as the Witch, Mark Hadfield as the Baker, Jenna Russell as the Baker's Wife, Helen Dallimore as Cinderella, Michael Xavier as the Wolf/Cinderellas Prince, and Judi Dench as the recorded voice of the Giant. In December 2021, it was announced that a new production of Into the Woods would take place at the Theatre Royal in Bath for 4 weeks, starting on August 17. "Phylicia Rashad is to replace Bernadette Peters in the role of the Witch[Rashad] will take over the Broadway role in mid-April. [51] Other new cast members included Nancy Opel as Cinderella's Stepmother, Aymee Garcia as Jack's Mother, Alysia Velez as Rapunzel, and Paul Kreppel, Diane Phelan, Alex Joseph Grayson, Felicia Curry, Delphi Borich, and Lucia Spina as understudies. [53] On July 18, 2022, Sara Bareilles revealed on her Instagram Stories that a cast album of this production was being recorded. The tour[14] played cities around the country, such as Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Los Angeles, and Atlanta. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. It starred Judi Connelli as the Witch, Geraldine Turner as the Bakers Wife, Tony Sheldon as the Baker, Philip Quast as the Wolf/Cinderellas Prince, Pippa Grandison as Cinderella, and D. J. Milky White is played in pantomime by the dancer Faith Prendergast. The songs invariably follow the characters' thinking patterns, as they weigh their options and digest their experience. 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The baker, in pursuit of the red cape ("Maybe They're Magic" Reprise), slays the wolf and rescues Little Red and her grandmother. Needless to say, that doesn't make for traditional show-stoppers. Favorite theater credits: & Juliet (pre-Broadway Toronto run), Bliss (World Premiere at 5th Ave), Hairspray, Shrek the Musical and Into the Woods. Because of this, the finale was also altered. Full Synopsis Materials and Orchestration Show Essentials 18 Roles Rated Acts Full Cast Info Book by 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. A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the [97] A Melbourne Theatre Company played from 17 January 1998 to 21 February 1998 at the Playhouse, Victorian Arts Centre. As their individual adventures begin to overlap and their wishes are granted, the characters learn that no one is alone.. Jack's mother defends her son, angering the giantess, and the steward silences Jack's mother, inadvertently killing her. 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. Other cast members included Rayanne Gonzales as Jacks Mother (In Buffalo and Washington, D.C. only), Josh Breckenridge as Cinderella's Father/Puppeteer, and Paul Kreppel, Sam Simahk, Erica Durham, Ellie Fishman, Marya Grandy, Ximone Rose, and Eddie Lopez as understudies. Valid on select performances. The song "Our Little World" was added. It stars Montego Glover as the Witch, Sebastian Arcelus and Stephanie J. [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. Watch Into The Woods: Something In Between. [88], On January 31, it was announced the production was extending its Boston engagement by another week. 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. [125][126] The film was released on December 25, 2014. [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. This production was directed and choreographed with the same principal cast that later ran on Broadway.[21]. Congratulating themselves on living "happily ever after," the characters fail to notice another beanstalk growing. The production mixed opera singers, musical theatre actors as well as film and television actors; including Anne Reid as Jack's Mother and Gary Waldhorn as the Narrator. 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. Into the Woods Review: Sensational Revival Shines Spotlight on Sondheim St. James Theatre; 1,702 seats; $399 top. 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). X-Ray PG Huge thank you to Eddie and Take 3. This was the second Sondheim musical to be staged by the Opera House, following 2003's Sweeney Todd. 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. 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. Encounter Little Red Riding Hood searching for bread to feed her grandmother. The baker travels to the palace, but his warning is ignored by the prince's steward and by Jack's mother. For other uses, see, Poster for the original Broadway production, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production, 2010, Central Park Delacorte Theater production, 2012. The baker's wife overhears their talk of a girl with golden hair. Sometimes people leave you halfway through the woods. ("Hello, Little Girl") The baker, followed by his wife, meets Jack. 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. 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. Valid on select performances. As this was an 'opera' production, the show and its performers were overlooked in the 'musical' nominations for the 2008 Laurence Olivier Awards. A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the INTO THE WOODS features Montego Glover as The Witch, Stephanie J. 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. They convince Jack that the beans found in the baker's father's jacket are magic and trade them for the cow; Jack bids Milky White a tearful farewell ("I Guess This Is Goodbye"). INTO THE WOODS features Montego Glover as The Witch, Stephanie J. [12] The same group presented this discussion/concert on June 21, 2015, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City.[13]. Richards, David. [128] The film also received Academy Award nominations for Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.[128]. Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Composer and Playwright. As their individual adventures begin to overlap and their wishes are granted, the characters learn that no one is alone.. 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. The giantess widow of the giant Jack killed appears, seeking revenge. [133][134][135][136] When asked about the thematic connection, Sondheim acknowledged that initial audiences interpreted it as an AIDS metaphor, but stated that the work was not intended to be specific.[133]. Pressley, Nelson. 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"). People make mistakes, holding to their own, thinking theyre alone.. It starred Rhonda Burchmore as the Witch, John McTernan as the Baker, Gina Riley as the Bakers Wife, Lisa McCune as Cinderella, Robert Grubb as the Wolf/Cinderellas Prince, Peter Carroll as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, and Tamsin Carroll as Little Red Ridinghood. Returning home, he finds Little Red on her way to her grandmother's; he and his wife escort her. Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, Composer and Playwright. 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. But it does make for vivacity of another kind. [42] The production featured Ann Hould-Ward's costumes from the Original Broadway Production. [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. INTO THE WOODS 2 hours and 50 minutes, with one intermission. Gareth Valentine was the Musical Director. 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. [109] A national tour of this production began on November 29, 2016. The baker's wife again fails to seize Cinderella's slippers. Into the Woods Review: Sensational Revival Shines Spotlight on Sondheim St. James Theatre; 1,702 seats; $399 top. 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. [108] This new version is completely minimalistically reimagined by the Fiasco Theater Company, featuring only ten actors playing multiple parts, and one piano accompanist. I auditioned early last year and before his passing the late great Stephen Sondheim gave his approval for me to play the Witch. 12,673 IMDb 5.9 2 h 4 min 2014. [20] Russell later appeared as the Baker's Wife in the 2010 Regent's Park production. [127] It was a critical and commercial hit, grossing over $213 million worldwide. The witch explains Rapunzel's hair will not work, and the mysterious man offers corn silk instead; Milky White produces the potion. Into the Woods Sets Broadway Transfer With Patina Miller, Brian D'Arcy James, Phillipa Soo, Joshua Henry, Sara Bareilles, More", "Nancy Opel, Aymee Garcia, Alysia Velez & More Join INTO THE WOODS on Broadway", "Cheyenne Jackson Will Return to Broadway for Short Stint in Into the Woods", "Into the Woods Broadway Revival Cast Album to Be Released This Fall", "Into the Woods Extends Broadway Run Through October; Casting to Be Announced", "Entire Cast of Broadway's Into the Woods Extend Contracts Through September", "Stephanie J. Special Offers Advance Student Rush Offer for Into the Woods 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. [63] Karl's extended run[64] ended December 2 for the return of Henry. [18] This song was a duet sung between the Witch and Rapunzel giving further insight into the care the Witch has for her self-proclaimed daughter and the desire Rapunzel has to see the world outside of her tower. As their individual adventures begin to overlap and their wishes are granted, the characters learn that no one is alone.. [77] Besides, Sondheim discussed the production with the directors over Zoom during lockdown. [86] On December 15, it was announced that Diane Phelan would reprise her role as Cinderella on tour. It was and is a dream come true for me. Advertisement. The woods themselves are a semi-circular, black-and-silver screen punctuated with nine doors and a crazy clock: they achieve exactly the 'agreeable terror' of Gustave Dore's children's illustrations. "[32] The New York Times reviewer commented: "The natural environment makes for something genuinely haunting and mysterious as night falls on the audience"[33] Stephen Sondheim attended twice, reportedly extremely pleased with the production. It was directed by Richard Jones, and produced by David Mirvish, with set design by Richard Hudson, choreography by Anthony Van Laast, costumes by Sue Blane and orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick. Music Director", "Acclaimed 'Into The Woods' Encores! Everyone returns to the woods, but now notice that the weather is more ominous ("Into the Woods" Reprise). [117], In 2019, Into the Woods was done by the Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Others may deceive you. "Heather Headley, Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park to Star in Encores! Cinderella receives a gown and golden slippers from her mother's spirit ("Cinderella at the Grave"). Another notable change was originally during the finale the Baker and Cinderella would become a couple and kiss before singing the reprise of "It Takes Two".[5]. WebInto the Woods is a 1987 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine.. This revival was directed by John Crowley and designed by his brother, Bob Crowley. The baker, his wife, and Little Red find Cinderella's family and the steward, who reveal the castle was set upon by the giant. Advertisement. 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. With a tremendous crash, a giant's foot destroys the witch's garden, and damages the baker's home. Tituss Burgess starred as the Witch, the first male actor to do so. [106][107] Like the original Broadway production 28 years prior, this production had a try-out run at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, California from July 12, 2014 August 17, 2014 with the opening night taking place on July 17. The set was almost completely reconstructed, and there were certain changes to the script, changing certain story elements. orchestra. The production ran from May 415, 2022 and was directed by Encores! The show covers multiple themes: growing up, parents and children, accepting responsibility, morality, and finally, wish fulfillment and its consequences. Block and Sebastian Arcelus replaced Bareilles and James as the Baker's Wife and the Baker. The original West End production opened on September 25, 1990 at the Phoenix Theatre and closed on February 23, 1991 after 197 performances. The original production won the 1988 New York Drama Critics' Circle Award and the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, and the original cast recording won a Grammy Award. The baker and Cinderella explain that choices have consequences, and everyone is connected ("No One Is Alone"). Production Will Move To Broadway In June, With Some Cast Changes", "Encores! Jack returns with a magic harp. show to have Rob Berman conducting the Encores! 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. Into the Woods Through May 15 at New York City Center, Manhattan; nycitycenter.org. 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. The production was recorded in its entirety, available to download and watch from Digital Theatre. A revival at the Royal Opera House's Linbury Studio in Covent Garden had a limited run from June 14 through June 30, 2007 followed by a short stint at The Lowry theatre, Salford Quays, Manchester between 47 July. [61] On October 25, it was announced Dene Benton would join the cast reprising her role as Cinderella from the Encores! "[137], This article is about the musical play. Genre Theater Price Range $45.00 $199.00 Runtime 2 hours, 45 minutes including an intermission Theater Presenting Sponsor View Digital Program Program I will be on as The Baker from 3/28-4/2, get your tix today! "Neil Patrick Harris Replaces Christian Borle as the Baker in Encores! [91] On February 28, Forbach announced on his Instagram Stories hed be playing the Baker during the 6 day absence of Arcelus in Boston. ACCEPT The show would then transfer to a West End theatre in late 2022 or early 2023. 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. It was also announced Arcelus and Block would not perform 6 days of the engagement. 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". [34] Sheader again was the director and Steel served as co-director and choreographer. Favorite theater credits: & Juliet (pre-Broadway Toronto run), Bliss (World Premiere at 5th Ave), Hairspray, Shrek the Musical and Into the Woods. The Sondheim score and Lapine book differ from the Brothers Grimm tale by rendering "Riding Hood" as "Ridinghood". It originally was "Midnight/Ever After (reprise)/It Takes Two (reprise)/Into the Woods (reprise 2)" but it eventually evolved into how it currently is. Continue reading the main story. This video has since been released on VHS and DVD and on occasion, remastered and re-released.[10]. Into the Woods: Directed by Rob Marshall. 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. Continue reading the main story. Little Red rewards him with her cape, and reflects on her experiences ("I Know Things Now"). The narrator introduces four groups of characters: Cinderella, who wishes to attend the king's festival; Jack who wishes his cow, Milky White, would give milk; a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; and Little Red Ridinghood,[3] who wishes for bread to bring for her grandmother. [9] Understudies for the part included Joslyn, Marin Mazzie, Lauren Vlez, Suzzanne Douglas, and Joy Franz. [131] In the Witch's words: "I'm not good; I'm not nice; I'm just right. Cinderella's prince seduces the baker's wife ("Any Moment"). 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. WebInto the Woods Quotes to Revisit the Musical and Book. 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 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. At the St. James Theater, 246 W 44th St. The film grossed over $213 million worldwide,[2] and received three nominations at both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards. With Anna Kendrick, Daniel Huttlestone, James Corden, Emily Blunt. A revival opened at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles, running from February 1, 2002 to March 24, 2002. James Lapine said that the most unpleasant person (the Witch) would have the truest things to say and the "nicer" people would be less honest. Jack's mother tosses his beans aside, which grow into an enormous stalk. Until then, the Witch is being played by Betsy Joslyn." [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. [115], The Israeli premiere of the musical, (El Toch Ha-ya-ar), opened in Tel Aviv in August 2016 for a limited run produced by The Tramp Productions and Stuff Like That,[116] starring Roi Dolev as the Witch, the second male actor to do so. Mo Rocca hosted the reunion and interviewed Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine as well as each cast member. Continue reading the main story. WebA baker and his wife journey into the woods in search of a cow, a red cape, a pair of golden slippers and some magic beans to lift a curse that has kept them childless. [105], The Roundabout Theatre production, directed by Noah Brody and Ben Steinfeld, began performances Off-Broadway at the Laura Pels Theatre on December 19, 2014 in previews, officially on January 22, 2015, and closed on April 12, 2015. WebInto the Woods is a 2014 live-action fantasy musical film directed by Rob Marshall and adapted by James Lapine. Little Red meets a hungry wolf, who persuades her to take a longer path and admire the beauty of the woods, with his own ulterior motives in mind. Rapunzel, driven mad, also flees to the woods. [60] The cast album was released on September 30. Almost everything that goes wrongwhich is to say, almost everything that canarises from a failure of parental or filial duty, despite the best intentions. Join Jack on his adventure up the beanstalk to save his cow Milky White. Her prince follows and meets his brother; they confess their lust for two new women, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty ("Agony" Reprise). Into the Woods Through May 15 at New York City Center, Manhattan; nycitycenter.org. 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. 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. 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