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Photos: Milky White From INTO THE WOODS Is Rooting For The Eagles This Superbowl
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 11, 2023


Everyone’s favorite, Milky White from Into the Woods, is making his Super Bowl pick and it’s the Eagles! Check out photos of Milky in a very stylish Eagles hat with his best friend, Kennedy Kanagawa here!

Video: Get a First Look at Bradley Gibson, Isabelle McCalla & More in HERCULES at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 8, 2023


Get a first look at footage of Disney's Hercules at Paper Mill Playhouse, starring Bradley Gibson, Shuler Hensley, Isabelle McCalla and James Monroe Iglehart.

Dr. Phillips Center Presents INTO THE WOODS In Walt Disney Theater For Its Only Florida Engagement
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2023


Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has announced the hugely acclaimed and much beloved Grammy-winning Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning triumph, Into the Woods, will go on sale for single tickets Friday, February 17.

INTO THE WOODS Tour Starring Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus & More is Coming to the Miller Theater in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2023


The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization will present the Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning Into the Woods, as part of a strictly limited engagement running April 4 through 9, 2023 at the Miller Theater in Philadelphia.

National Tour of INTO THE WOODS Extends Boston Engagement
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2023


The national touring production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award®-winning triumph, Into the Woods, has been extended in Boston by popular demand. The limited engagement will now play for two weeks only from March 21-April 2 at Emerson Colonial Theatre.

Complete Cast and Additional Cities Announced For INTO THE WOODS Tour
by Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023


The complete cast and additional cities have been announced for the highly anticipated limited engagements of across the United States of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods, beginning February 2023 at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, following preview performances in Buffalo, NY. Find out how to get tickets here.

Will HERCULES Ever Make It to Broadway?
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 13, 2023


Disney Theatrical Productions President Thomas Schumacher discussed in a recent episode of D23 Inside Disney that there is speculation about a future life for Hercules, which has been announced as a title for the licensing market.

Charity Angél Dawson, Rashidra Scott, and More Join HERCULES at Paper Mill Playhouse; Full Cast Announced!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2023


Full casting and the creative team have been announced for the all-new musical production of Disney's Hercules at Paper Mill Playhouse. Learn more about who will be starring in the production here!

4 Broadway Shows Close Today
by Nicole Rosky - Jan 8, 2023


Broadway says goodbye to four musicals and BroadwayWorld has the scoop on what comes next for the beloved productions.

Inaugural Mid-Career Director Grant Awarded to Mina Morita
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2023


TheFrontOffice Foundation is awarding a $25,000 mid-career grant to Mina Morita, the Director of Artistic & Artist Development at Crowded Fire Theater Company, that will serve as one of the largest financial awards to an individual director. 

Feature: New Jersey Editor Marina Kennedy's Top 10 Picks for 2023
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 20, 2022


The Garden State has proven that great theatre shines bright from north to south. We are looking forward to bringing you all the news of productions that promise to please in 2023. Check out ten of our picks and be sure to look for some of your own!

Video: Denee Benton Gets Her Wish as INTO THE WOODS' New Cinderella
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 18, 2022


Denee Benton has returned to the woods! Benton, who starred as Cinderella in the off-Broadway run of Into the Woods at City Center earlier this year, is reprising her role in the Broadway run of the production through December 24. In this video interview, she tells Richard Ridge all about stepping into the role!

Sebastian Arcelus to Return INTO THE WOODS; Diane Phelan to Take Over as Cinderella
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 15, 2022


New casting has been announced for the rest of the Broadway run of Into the Woods. Check out who is returning for the final weeks!

INTO THE WOODS Broadway Production is Coming to the Ahmanson Summer 2023
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2022


The Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning triumph, “Into the Woods,” will play a series of exclusive engagements across the U.S. in 2023, including Center Theatre Group / Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.

INTO THE WOODS Will Bring Broadway Cast to Cities Across America
by Stephi Wild - Dec 6, 2022


The Broadway revival of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods, which concludes its engagement at the St. James Theatre on January 8, play engagements in select cities across the United States. Learn more about the cast, where the show will be, how to get tickets, and more!

Joaquina Kalukango Will Play The Witch in INTO THE WOODS Beginning Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022


2022 Tony Award winner Joaquina Kalukango will join the cast of the New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s revival of Into the Woods as ‘The Witch’ beginning Friday, December 16th through the end of the run at the St. James Theatre.

INTO THE WOODS to Offer Rush Tickets Beginning Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 1, 2022


The New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s revival of Into the Woods will now offer general rush tickets for every performance at $59 per ticket. As previously announced, Into the Woods has extended for the final time, by popular demand, through January 8, 2023. 

Bradley Gibson, Isabelle McCalla, Shuler Hensley & James Monroe Iglehart to Lead HERCULES at Paper Mill Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2022


Paper Mill has announced initial casting for the all-new musical production of Disney’s Hercules. See who is in the cast and how to get tickets to Disney's newest stage musical.

INTO THE WOODS to Perform on THE VIEW on Halloween
by Michael Major - Oct 28, 2022


The cast of Into the Woods will perform on The View for their Halloween episode. The production recently made its broadcast television debut, with the cast performing the title number and Andy Karl and Gavin Creel performing 'Agony' on the TODAY Show.

VIDEO: Gavin Creel Helps Make a Breast Cancer Survivor's Broadway Dreams Come True Onstage at INTO THE WOODS on TODAY
by Michael Major - Oct 27, 2022


Gavin Creel helped breast cancer survivor Carina Ranieri fulfill her lifelong dream of dancing on a Broadway stage. After choosing college over pursuing performing Carina Ranieri found peace by dancing through her breast cancer diagnosis and now she was able to live out her dream by dancing onstage at Into the Woods. Watch the video segment now!

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