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. Rapunzel, driven mad, also flees to the woods. 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. 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". 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 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. Congratulating themselves on living "happily ever after," the characters fail to notice another beanstalk growing. The Sondheim score and Lapine book differ from the Brothers Grimm tale by rendering "Riding Hood" as "Ridinghood". 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 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. 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. [104], In 2014, a production premiered in Paris, France at the Paris' Thtre du Chtelet from April 112. The film grossed over $213 million worldwide,[2] and received three nominations at both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globe Awards. The witch isn't just a scowling old hag, but a key symbol of moral ambivalence. The baker admits they must work together ("It Takes Two"). 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. A work of giddy playfulness and moral seriousness, Into the Woods forges a path from innocence into experience. On November 9, 2014, most of the original cast reunited for two reunion concerts and discussion in Costa Mesa, California. [110], The DreamCatcher Theatre production opened in January 2015 and played a sold-out run at the Adrienne Arsht Center in Miami, Florida. Others may deceive you. The baker turns against Jack, and the two, along with Cinderella and Little Red, blame each other for the situation before the four turn on the witch ("Your Fault"). 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Sometimes people leave you halfway through the woods. WebInto the Woods is a 2014 live-action fantasy musical film directed by Rob Marshall and adapted by James Lapine. The Witch discovers the prince's visits and demands Rapunzel stay sheltered from the world ("Stay with Me"). Pressley, Nelson. Kay McClelland who played both Rapunzel and the Stepsister Florinda went with the cast to Broadway but only played Florinda. 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. For other uses, see, Poster for the original Broadway production, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre production, 2010, Central Park Delacorte Theater production, 2012. He gives the baker gold stolen from the giants to buy back his cow, and returns up the beanstalk to find more; the mysterious man steals the money. [123], In 2019, a similar adaptation, Into the Woods Sr., adapted for performance by senior citizens in community centers and nursing homes, premiered. The mysterious man falls dead, the curse is broken, and the witch regains her youth and beauty. Performances were originally to run from July 24 (delayed from July 23 due to the weather) to August 25, 2012, but the show was extended till September 1, 2012. The songs invariably follow the characters' thinking patterns, as they weigh their options and digest their experience. [102][103] The production received 20112012 Connecticut Critics Circle Awards for Best Production, Best Ensemble, and Steingold's Little Red Ridinghood. Cinderella, torn between staying with her prince or escaping, leaves him a slipper as a clue ("On the Steps of the Palace"), and trades shoes with the baker's wife. [96], A production played in Sydney from 19 March 1993 to 5 June 1993 at the Drama Theatre, Sydney Opera House. [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. The witch discovers the new cow is useless, and resurrects Milky White, who is fed the ingredients but fails to give milk. In most productions of Into the Woods, including the original Broadway production, several parts are doubled. 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. 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. 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. WebInto the Woods is a 2014 live-action fantasy musical film directed by Rob Marshall and adapted by James Lapine. ", "FIRST WONDERSTUDY WEDNESDAY ON THE ROAD!! [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. [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. Others may deceive you. X-Ray PG Huge thank you to Eddie and Take 3. Special Offers Advance Student Rush Offer for Into the Woods [98][99], In 2009, a production was done in Sacramento, California by the Wells Fargo Pavilion. [70] The recording was released in vinyl March 17, 2023.[66]. A production by Belvoir St Theatre ran in 2023, from 23 March to 30 April.[120]. The baker begins to tell his son the tale, while the witch offers a final lesson: "Careful the things you say, children will listen" ("Finale"). series. Full Synopsis Materials and Orchestration Show Essentials 18 Roles Rated Acts Full Cast Info Book by [72] The toy theatre is taking full-stage with "giant" props (cans of beans, a watch, a vase, a doll) appearing throughout and being used by the characters as elements of setting (for example Rapunzel's tower is a pile of bean cans). The witch vows to find Jack and give him to the giantess, and the baker and his wife split up to find him first. The production opened to wide critical acclaim, much of the press commenting on the effectiveness of the open air setting. 20. 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. ", "I'll be on as Rapunzel's Prince for an entire week in BOSTON!! 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. production on November 21 and left the production on December 24. [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. [11] Original cast understudies Chuck Wagner and Jeff Blumenkrantz played the Wolf/Cinderella's Prince and the Steward in place of Robert Westenberg and Philip Hoffmann, while Jonathan Dokuchitz (who joined the Broadway production as an understudy in 1989) played Rapunzel's Prince in place of Wagner. 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 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. As a sacrifice, the group offer up the narrator, who is killed. 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). [131] In the Witch's words: "I'm not good; I'm not nice; I'm just right. [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. The cast featured Julia McKenzie as the Witch, Ian Bartholomew as the Baker, Imelda Staunton as the Baker's Wife and Clive Carter as the Wolf/Cinderella's Prince. [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. 21. INTO THE WOODS 2 hours and 50 minutes, with one intermission. ACCEPT 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. [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. 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. 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. WebInto the Woods is a 1987 musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine.. 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. This production was directed and choreographed with the same principal cast that later ran on Broadway.[21]. [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. 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