INTO THE WOODS
Book by James Lapine
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
One of Sondheim's most popular stage works, and an Oscar-nominated film in 2014, Into The Woods intertwines the plots of Brothers Grimm fairy tales, bringing them together for a timeless yet relevant piece and a rare modern classic. Enchantingly comedic with a dark twist, the story brings together everyone’s favorite characters from “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Little Red Riding Hood,” “Rapunzel” and “Cinderella,” among many others. Will the baker and his wife get their wish to have a child? Can Cinderella attend the King's Festival, and can Jack feed his family with riches plundered from atop the beanstalk? Will Little Red arrive at Granny’s house? When the bakerand his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch's curse, the two set off on a journey that sees that everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
“But how can you know what you want till you get what you want and you see if you like it? What I want most of all is to know what I want.” - Cinderella
Winner of the 1987 Tony Award for Best Score & Best Book
Performance Dates: Oct. 29-31, 5-7 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m.
Student Matinee: Nov. 6 at 9:30 a.m.
Location: Collins Alumni Auditorium
Rating: PG-13