Into the Woods

The Brothers Grimm hit the stage with an epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make.

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.

The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

One of Sondheim's most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy. Designers will especially enjoy highlighting the fantastical elements of this magical word.

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Show Essentials

Book by

James Lapine

Music and Lyrics by

Stephen Sondheim

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Songs

Into The Woods

Hello, Little Girl

I Guess This is Goodbye

Maybe They're Magic

Our Little World

I Know Things Now

A Very Nice Prince

Giants In the Sky

Agony

It Takes Two

Stay With Me

On The Steps Of The Palace

Ever After

So Happy

Lament

Any Moment

Moment In The Woods

Your Fault

The Last Midnight

No More

No One is Alone

Children Will Listen

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Introduction to an depth conversation between authors Stephen Sondheim and James...
Composer Stephen Sondheim discusses the opening number of Into the Woods
Highlights from Into The Woods at The Muny
Authors Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine discuss how Into the Woods can be designed...
Clips of Fiasco Theater's Into The Woods
Librettist James Lapine gives insight for directing Into the Woods
Highlight from Shakespeare in the Park's Into The Woods
Authors Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine discuss casting and characterization for...
Librettist James Lapine talks about the fairy tales that influenced Into the Woods
Composer Stephen Sondheim explains the importance of 5 notes in Into the Woods
Composer Stephen Sondheim discusses the legendary role of the Witch in Into the Woods
Composer Stephen Sondheim discusses the legendary role of Cinderella in Into the...
Composer Stephen Sondheim discusses the song "Hello Little Girl"...
Authors Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine discuss the Princes and their song...
Composer Stephen Sondheim discusses the "Bean theme" in Into the Woods
Stephen Sondheim on "No More" and "No One is Alone"
Authors James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim give final thoughts on Into the Woods

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