Genre Theater Price Range $45.00 $199.00 Runtime 2 hours, 45 minutes including an intermission Theater Presenting Sponsor View Digital Program Program In many instances, the characters' lines are delivered with a fixed beat that follows natural speech rhythms, but is also purposely composed in eighth, sixteenth, and quarter note rhythms as part of a spoken song. 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"). Special compliments often go to the "outstanding work"[84] of Faith Prendergast as Milky White, The Guardian going as far as calling it "the most characterful presence" on the stage. 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. orchestra. [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. [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. Kay McClelland who played both Rapunzel and the Stepsister Florinda went with the cast to Broadway but only played Florinda. 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. Old-fashioned footlights give the faces a sinister glow. 20. The main characters are taken from "Little Red Riding Hood" (spelled "Ridinghood" in the published vocal score), "Jack and the Beanstalk", "Rapunzel", and "Cinderella", as well as several others. [127] It was a critical and commercial hit, grossing over $213 million worldwide. 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Almost everything that goes wrongwhich is to say, almost everything that canarises from a failure of parental or filial duty, despite the best intentions. WebINTO THE WOODS Jun 27, 2023 - Jul 02, 2023 Benedum Center Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine Be careful what you wish for seems to be the ongoing theme in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapines Brothers Grimm inspired dark musical comedy, INTO THE WOODS. WebInto the Woods Quotes to Revisit the Musical and Book. [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. Until then, the Witch is being played by Betsy Joslyn." [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. WebDirected by Lear deBessonet ( Hercules ), this theatrical event honors Stephen Sondheims legendary memory and his Broadway masterpiece like never before. 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. Huge thank you to Eddie and Take 3. Into the Woods: Directed by Rob Marshall. The original West End production opened on September 25, 1990 at the Phoenix Theatre and closed on February 23, 1991 after 197 performances. Designers will especially enjoy highlighting the fantastical elements of this magical word. Rapunzel, driven mad, also flees to the woods. 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[58] During that same month, it was announced that the production was given a final extension through January 8, 2023. WebInto the Woods Quotes to Revisit the Musical and Book. [59] On September 22, it was announced that James would return to the cast reprising his role as the Baker starting October 25, and Karl would return as well, this time playing Rapunzels Prince starting October 11. [91] On February 28, Forbach announced on his Instagram Stories hed be playing the Baker during the 6 day absence of Arcelus in Boston. 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. The production completely sold out three weeks before opening. Cinderella's Prince and the Wolf, who share the characteristic of being unable to control their appetites, are usually played by the same actor. 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. "[130] Stephen Holden wrote that the themes of the show include parent-child relationships and the individual's responsibility to the community. [67], The Broadway production closed on January 8, 2023. [35] The cast included Amy Adams as the Baker's Wife, Donna Murphy as the Witch, Denis O'Hare as the Baker, Chip Zien (the original Baker in the 1987 Broadway cast) as the Mysterious Man/Cinderella's Father, Ivan Hernandez as the Wolf/Cinderella's Prince, Jessie Mueller as Cinderella, Jack Broderick as the young Narrator, Gideon Glick as Jack, Cooper Grodin as Rapunzel's Prince, Sarah Stiles as Little Red Ridinghood, Josh Lamon as the Steward, and Glenn Close as the Voice of the Giant. Cinderella's prince and Rapunzel's prince, who are brothers, compare their unobtainable amours ("Agony"). People make mistakes, holding to their own, thinking theyre alone.. 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. Special Offers Advance Student Rush Offer for Into the Woods Others may deceive you. [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. ", "Is Public Theater Considering Broadway Run of 'Into the Woods?'". Needless to say, that doesn't make for traditional show-stoppers. Cinderella's prince seduces the baker's wife ("Any Moment"). 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. 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. 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. As the giantess leaves in search of Jack, Rapunzel is trampled ("Witch's Lament"). [88], On January 31, it was announced the production was extending its Boston engagement by another week. [9] Understudies for the part included Joslyn, Marin Mazzie, Lauren Vlez, Suzzanne Douglas, and Joy Franz. Valid on select performances. In most productions of Into the Woods, including the original Broadway production, several parts are doubled. show to have Rob Berman conducting the Encores! "Neil Patrick Harris Replaces Christian Borle as the Baker in Encores! Returning home, he finds Little Red on her way to her grandmother's; he and his wife escort her. Into the Woods Review: Sensational Revival Shines Spotlight on Sondheim St. James Theatre; 1,702 seats; $399 top. 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]. [44] Headley had previously played the Witch at The Muny in 2015. 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. 20. The set was almost completely reconstructed, and there were certain changes to the script, changing certain story elements. 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. 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. The dialogue in the show is characterized by the heavy use of syncopated speech. A Disney film adaptation, directed by Rob Marshall, was released in 2014. The musical has been adapted into a child-friendly version for use by schools and young companies, with the second act completely removed, as well as almost half the material from the first. 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. At a Q&A session after a screening of the film. 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. 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. It was and is a dream come true for me. It was also announced that Arcelus would return to the production replacing James as the Baker starting January 3. [100], The first professional Spanish language production, Dentro del Bosque, was produced by University of Puerto Rico Repertory Theatre and premiered in San Juan at Teatro de la Universidad (University Theatre) on March 14, 2013. 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. Cinderella's prince seeks the girl who fits the slipper; Cinderellas desperate stepsisters mutilate their feet ("Careful My Toe"). [125][126] The film was released on December 25, 2014. 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Mo Rocca hosted the reunion and interviewed Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine as well as each cast member. Into the Woods: Directed by Rob Marshall. 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. Encounter Little Red Riding Hood searching for bread to feed her grandmother. [117], In 2019, Into the Woods was done by the Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. WebINTO THE WOODS Jun 27, 2023 - Jul 02, 2023 Benedum Center Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine Be careful what you wish for seems to be the ongoing theme in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapines Brothers Grimm inspired dark musical comedy, INTO THE WOODS. 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. Valid on select performances. Continue reading the main story. 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