Into the Woods: Musical Info & Synopsis
Synopsis:
Into the Woods follows your favorite fairy tales as they intertwine in unexpected ways. A baker and his wife, longing for a child, set out to break a witch’s curse. Along the way, they encounter Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Jack, each with their own desires and challenges. As wishes are granted, consequences unfold, reminding us that happily ever after may not always be what it seems.
Musical Information
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1986)
Cast Size: 18
Genre: Fairy Tale
Setting: The Woods
Creative Team
Music/Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Book: James Lapine
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1987)➝
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Licensing: Music Theatre International➝
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1980s, Animals, Child Roles, Family, Fantasy, Magic, Narrator, Popular, Royalty, Tragedy
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