Into the Woods 1987 - Articles Page 5

Ages: 13+
Opened: November 5, 1987
Closing: September 03, 1989

Into the Woods - 1987 - Broadway History , Info & More

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What happens after Happily Ever After, after all? In Sondheim and Lapine’s beloved musical retelling of the Grimm classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way “Into the Woods” and try to get home before dark—under the guidance of Mark Lamos, who dazzled us with A Little Night Music in 2008.


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INTO THE WOODS Cast Recording Will Be Released in September
by Stephi Wild - Jul 19, 2022


Concord Theatricals/Craft Recordings will release the cast recording of the critically-acclaimed Broadway revival of the New York City Center Encores production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Into The Woods in September on streaming and digital platforms worldwide. Physical release will be announced at a later time.

INTO THE WOODS Revival Cast Recording In the Works
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 18, 2022


The New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's beloved musical, Into the Woods will get its very own cast recording!

Cheyenne Jackson to Temporarily Replace Gavin Creel in INTO THE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2022


Cheyenne Jackson will be stepping into the roles of “The Wolf” and “Cinderella’s Prince” from July 24 through August 2 in the New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical, Into the Woods at the St. James Theatre, as Tony Award winner Gavin Creel fulfills a prior commitment.

Review Roundup: INTO THE WOODS Opens on Broadway- What Did the Critics Think?
by Nicole Rosky - Jul 10, 2022


The star-studded New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's beloved musical, Into the Woods, has officially opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. Let's see what the critics had to say about the new revival.

VIDEO: Watch the First Curtain Call at INTO THE WOODS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 29, 2022


Into the Woods just celebrated its first Broadway preview at the St. James Theatre, starring Sara Bareilles, Patina Miller, Gavin Creel, Joshua Henry and more. Check out video footage from inside the big night!

INTO THE WOODS Announces Digital Lottery
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2022


The New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical, Into the Woods, will provide a digital lottery for every performance in partnership with Lucky Seat for $50 per ticket.

Nancy Opel, Aymee Garcia, Alysia Velez & More Join INTO THE WOODS on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022


Additional casting has been announced for the New York City Center Encores! production of Into the Woods, for the strictly limited, 8-week engagement on Broadway. Find out the complete cast and how to get tickets.

VIDEO: INTO THE WOODS Star Joshua Henry Sings, 'No One Is Alone'
by Team BWW - May 26, 2022


New York City Center's Into the Woods is officialy moving to Broadway! BroadwayWorld has just learned that the musical will transfer to Broadway this summer, with first preview set for June 28th and an official opening night set for July 10th.

Encores! INTO THE WOODS Will Transfer to Broadway This Summer with Some Starry New Cast Members!
by Team BWW - May 26, 2022


New York City Center's Into the Woods is officialy moving to Broadway! The musical will transfer to Broadway this summer, with first preview set for June 28th and an official opening night set for July 10th. Tickets are now on sale.

VIDEO: Cynthia Erivo, Rachel Zegler, Ben Platt & Leslie Odom Jr. Sing Sondheim For the GRAMMYs In Memoriam
by Michael Major - Apr 4, 2022


Cynthia Erivo, Rachel Zegler, Ben Platt, and Leslie Odom Jr. took to the stage at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards to sing the music of Stephen Sondheim for the In Memoriam. The medley performance included 'Not a Day Goes By,' 'Send in the Clowns,' and 'Somewhere.' Watch the complete performance now!

BWW Review: Betty Buckley And Christian Jacob Take the Stage at Feinstein's At The Nikko
by Steve Murray - Apr 1, 2022


Betty Buckley is in a league all by herself, perhaps the greatest interpreter of a lyric performing today. Fresh off her smash eight-night engagement at Joe's Pub in NYC, Betty transfixed her fans at Feinstein's with an eclectic selection of tunes each becoming indelibly her own. Backed only by the lyrical soft touch of arranger Christian Jacob on piano, Buckley wove a captivating spell with tender songs of love found, lost, or desired.

Grand Theatre's High School Project Ventures INTO THE WOODS For Its 24th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 24, 2022


Following two years of online programming, the Grand Theatre's renowned youth mentorship program, the High School Project returns to the Spriet Stage for its 24th season with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Tony Award-winning musical, Into the Woods. 

Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler Will Honor Stephen Sondheim at the Grammys
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2022


A special tribute to Stephen Sondheim will take place during this year's Grammy Awards, Variety reports. Sung by Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler, the performance will be part of the show's traditional In Memoriam segment, which honors those we have lost in the past year.

The Guthrie Theater Announces 2022-2023 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2022


The Guthrie Theater today announced 10 ambitious, full-scale productions to commemorate the theater’s 60-year legacy: Qui Nguyen’s love-and-war comedy Vietgone; the world premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks’ Sally & Tom, produced in collaboration with The Public Theater and more. See the full schedule and find out how to get tickets.

The Missoula Community Theatre Presents Stephen Sondheim's INTO THE WOODS
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 9, 2022


The Missoula Community Theatre will produce one of Stephen Sondheim's most beloved shows, Into the Woods, March 10-20, 2022. 

WATCH: Library of Congress Releases Unseen Stephen Sondheim Interviews
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 2, 2022


The Library of Congress has released hours of previously unseen interviews with late composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Sondheim discusses Into the Woods, Assassins,  Sunday in the Park With George, Sweeney Todd and more. 

BWW Review: INTO THE WOODS at Meat Market
by Josh Stent - Jan 23, 2022


Into the Woods was vocally sublime and featured a refreshingly diverse range of performers

Foote In The Door Will Present INTO THE WOODS This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2022


Foote in the Door Productions will return to the stage this January for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic with INTO THE WOODS, the popular Stephen Sondheim penned show celebrating 35 years since its successful Broadway opening. It is directed by Trish van Doornum, with Music Direction by Daniel Belland, Stage Management by Mary-Ellen Perley and Choreography by Melanie Lafleur.

Foote In The Door Presents INTO THE WOODS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 16, 2021


Foote in the Door Productions will return to the stage this January for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic with INTO THE WOODS, the popular Stephen Sondheim penned show celebrating 35 years since its successful Broadway opening. It is directed by Trish van Doornum, with Music Direction by Daniel Belland, Stage Management by Mary-Ellen Perley and Choreography by Melanie Lafleur.

Porchlight's 2022 CHICAGO SINGS Concert Honors The Legendary Stephen Sondheim, May 23
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 14, 2021


Porchlight Music Theatre has announced Chicago Sings Stephen Sondheim, its annual fundraising concert,  Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. 

Photos: First Look at the Inspiring Europop Musical SINGING REVOLUTION
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2021


“Lift it up, lift it up: we can sing our country free!” Twenty triple-threat performers and a five piece band will bring an inspirational new musical based on historical events to life this January. Presented by Dreamtone Productions in association with NewYorkRep, the world premiere of Singing Revolution: The Musical sets a tale of star-crossed lovers against the beautiful, moving and timeless true story of Estonia’s 1987 song-filled, peaceful uprising against the Soviet Union. 

BWW Exclusive: 'Everybody Rise!' - In Honor of STEPHEN SONDHEIM - The 91 GREATEST SONDHEIM SONGS (One For Each Year That He Lived)
by Peter Nason - Nov 27, 2021


The most important figure in musical theatre history is gone; let's celebrate his life by listening to his incredible works. Reviewer Peter Nason gets you started by listing his choices for the 91 greatest Sondheim songs.

Broadway Community Reacts to Stephen Sondheim's Passing
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2021


In the wake of Stephen Sondheim's passing, there has been an outpouring of grief from the Broadway community and beyond. Read them all here.

BWW Review: INTO THE WOODS at Baldwin Wallace Music Theatre Program
by Roy Berko - Nov 12, 2021


INTO THE WOODS is a musical with a book by James Lapine and music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim.

BWW Review: INTO THE WOODS at Fargo North High School
by Brian Michaels - Nov 8, 2021


Directors Tom and Rachel Gillen help bring this modern twist on the Grimm Fairy Tales to life on the stage at Fargo North High School. This Tony Award winning musical made it Broadway debut in 1987. Into The Woods has seen numerous revivals as well as a 2014 Hollywood movie starring Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine, James Corden and more.

Other Productions of Into the Woods

1986   New York Reading
New York
1986   San Diego, CA (Regional) Old Globe Production (Pre-Broadway)
San Diego, CA (Regional)
1987   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1988   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1990   West End London Production
West End
1997   Broadway Reunion Concert
Broadway
2002   Los Angeles Los Angeles Revival (Pre-Broadway)
Los Angeles
2002   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2007   West End London Revival
West End
2015   Off-Broadway Roundabout Theatre Company Production
Off-Broadway
2015   St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Muny Production
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2016   US Tour Fiasco Theater National Tour
US Tour
2019   Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl Revival
Los Angeles
2019   Immersive Rooftop Musical Society Immersive Production
Immersive
2022   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
2023   US Tour US Tour
US Tour

Into the Woods - 1987 Broadway Awards and Nominations

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Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Robert Westenberg
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Joanna Gleason
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Danielle Ferland
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Richard Nelson
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Stephen Sondheim
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Stephen Sondheim

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