Into the Woods 1987 - Articles Page 20

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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Stephen Sondheim In Negotiations for Film Adaptations of FOLLIES, 'WOODS'
by Eddie Varley - Nov 8, 2009


Nine time Tony Award winner Stephen Sondheim will hold an onstage discussion about his life and works at Long Center for the Performing Arts in Austin, Texas.

The Pinckney Players Presents INTO THE WOODS 10/24 - 11/1
by BWW News Desk - Oct 31, 2009


The Pinckney Players will present Into the Woods. Show dates are Oct. 24th and 30th at 7:30 PM and Oct. 25th and Nov. 1st at 2:00 PM.

The Canadian Stage Co Presents 7 STORIES 11/9-12/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 27, 2009


The Canadian Stage Company continues its 2009.2010 Season with the 20th anniversary production of 7 Stories, the first bona fide international hit play by two-time Governor General's Award-winner Morris Panych.

Frank Rich Talks Sondheim, Music and the Nature of Media to Dan Savage
by Eddie Varley - Oct 26, 2009


Tonight, Monday, October 26, 2009 musical theater's living legend, Stephen Sondheim, will make this first momentous journey to Seattle; and will hold what promises to be an enormously entertaining and informative onstage conversation with his friend and respected New York Times columnist Frank Rich. In advance of this once-in-a-lifetime event Rich spoke to famed writer Dan Savage about Sondheim, the current state of Broadway and the ever evolving business of news coverage in this modern age.

The Pinckney Players Presents INTO THE WOODS 10/24 - 11/1
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 23, 2009


The Pinckney Players will present Into the Woods. Show dates are Oct. 24th and 30th at 7:30 PM and Oct. 25th and Nov. 1st at 2:00 PM.

Sondheim to Hold Onstage Discussion at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 10/24
by BWW News Desk - Oct 24, 2009


9-time Tony Award winner Stephen Sondheim will hold an onstage discussion about his life and works at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 24th. Sondheim will sit down with host Peter Stein as part of the Copperfield's Books Renowned Speakers Series.

Sondheim to Hold Onstage Discussion at Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 10/24
by Jeff Dennhardt - Oct 19, 2009


9-time Tony Award winner Stephen Sondheim will hold an onstage discussion about his life and works at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 24th. Sondheim will sit down with host Peter Stein as part of the Copperfield's Books Renowned Speakers Series.

Kaufman Directs Morton, O'Malley, Ragusa & More In KC Rep's INTO THE WOODS, Runs 9/11-10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2009


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, opens the Rep's 2009-10 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim. Broadway director Moisés Kaufman will direct.

KC Rep's INTO THE WOODS Opens 9/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 17, 2009


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, opens the Rep's 2009-10 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim. Broadway director Moisés Kaufman will direct.

Kaufman Directs Morton, O'Malley, Ragusa & More In KC Rep's INTO THE WOODS, Runs 9/11-10/4
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2009


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, opens the Rep's 2009-10 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim. Broadway director Moisés Kaufman will direct.

Kaufman Directs Morton, O'Malley, Ragusa & More In KC Rep's INTO THE WOODS, Runs 9/11-10/4
by Charlie Piane - Aug 18, 2009


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, opens the Rep's 2009-10 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim. Broadway director Moisés Kaufman will direct.

Broadway's Danielle Ferland Accentuates the Positive in BCT Master Class
by Jan Nargi - Aug 12, 2009


The original 'Red' in Stephen Sondheim's 'Into the Woods' shares her wit and wisdom with 100-plus students of the Boston Children's Theatre Summer Studio Program held at The Governor's Academy in Byfield, Massachusetts

Pittsburgh CLO Presents INTO THE WOODS 8/4-8/9 At The Benedum Center
by Charlie Piane - Aug 9, 2009


Find out what happens after 'happily ever after' when Pittsburgh CLO presents Into the Woods. Once Upon a Time, a Baker and his wife embarked on a quest to break a witch's spell. On their journey 'into the woods' they cross paths with Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella and a host of other hysterically flawed fairy tale characters.

Pittsburgh CLO Presents INTO THE WOODS 8/4-8/9 At The Benedum Center
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2009


Find out what happens after 'happily ever after' when Pittsburgh CLO presents Into the Woods. Once Upon a Time, a Baker and his wife embarked on a quest to break a witch's spell. On their journey 'into the woods' they cross paths with Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella and a host of other hysterically flawed fairy tale characters.

Pittsburgh CLO Presents INTO THE WOODS 8/4-8/9 At The Benedum Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 21, 2009


Find out what happens after 'happily ever after' when Pittsburgh CLO presents Into the Woods. Once Upon a Time, a Baker and his wife embarked on a quest to break a witch's spell. On their journey 'into the woods' they cross paths with Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella and a host of other hysterically flawed fairy tale characters.

Les Miserables Comes To Pittsburgh 7/7-7/19 At The Benedum Center
by BWW News Desk - Jul 7, 2009


Experience a timeless story of revolution and love when Pittsburgh CLO presents the smash-hit musical Les Misérables for the first time, July 7 through July 19 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Currently the longest-running musical in history, Les Misérables has been seen by more than 54 million people around the world.

Photo Flash: LES MISERABLES Comes To Pittsburgh 7/7-7/19 At The Benedum Center
by Reynard Loki - Jun 29, 2009


Experience a timeless story of revolution and love when Pittsburgh CLO presents the smash-hit musical Les Misérables for the first time, July 7 through July 19 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Currently the longest-running musical in history, Les Misérables has been seen by more than 54 million people around the world.

Les Miserables Comes To Pittsburgh 7/7-7/19 At The Benedum Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 23, 2009


Experience a timeless story of revolution and love when Pittsburgh CLO presents the smash-hit musical Les Misérables for the first time, July 7 through July 19 at the Benedum Center in the heart of Pittsburgh's Cultural District. Currently the longest-running musical in history, Les Misérables has been seen by more than 54 million people around the world.

KC Rep Will Present INTO THE WOODS During 2009-2010 Season
by Charlie Piane - May 27, 2009


Kansas City Repertory Theatre is adding Stephen Sondheim's acclaimed musical Into the Woods to its upcoming season. Broadway director Moisés Kaufman will direct the Tony Award-winning musical, which will be presented at the Rep for the first time.

INTO THE WOODS To Replace COMPANY In 10/09
by Reynard Loki - May 24, 2009


Directed by Brad Rondeau, this tale begins with three stories, two of them well-known fairy tales, and one not quite as recognized, all involving wishes. Dirty and hard-worked Cinderella wishes to go to the festival, Jack (from the beanstalk story) wishes his cow would give milk, and the baker and his wife wish their futile attempts at starting a family would finally result in a pregnancy. Though many characters? stories come and go in the first act, they all revolve around the baker and his wife trying to reverse a curse set on them by an ugly witch, who sends them on a wild goose chase to find three coveted items that will bring her what she?s been longing for: youth. Join these and other characters like, Rapunzel, The Wolf, Red Riding Hood, Prince Charming, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty and the Three Little Pigs, on a grown-up journey through times greatest fairy tale. Memorable songs from the show include: Children Will Listen, Agony, Your Fault and Giants in the Sky. This show is being Assistant Directed by Stephanie Heslip and Heidi Miles, Produced by Laura Clark, Ann Langford, Lisa Stahl and Lynn Wilde and Music Direction by Jill Quagliata.

Barbara Cook's 6/2 Performance Of AN EVENING WITH BARBARA COOK Cancelled
by Reynard Loki - May 20, 2009


Broadway legend Barbara Cook will return to the New York Philharmonic for a one-night-only performance Saturday, May 30, at 8:00 p.m., conducted by her acclaimed music director, Lee Musiker. Ms. Cook plans to bring to the Avery Fisher Hall stage songs she has never before performed with the New York Philharmonic, such as Stephen Sondheim's 'Send in the Clowns' from A Little Night Music, selections from Meredith Wilson?s The Music Man, and Sondheim?s ?No One Is Alone? from Into the Woods.

FINIAN'S RAINBOW To 'Shine' on Broadway at the St. James for Fall 2009, Cast and Creative Announced Shortly
by Eddie Varley - Apr 2, 2009


Finian's Rainbow, which just ended a critically acclaimed five-performance run at New York City Center's Encores! series last weekend, will move to Broadway's St. James Theatre in the fall. Producers David Richenthal and Jack Viertel announced that the show, which hasn't been seen on Broadway since 1960 (it premiered in 1947), will be adapted from the Encores! concert presentation into a full production.

The MAC/ASCAP Songwriter Showcase Comes To The Met Room 3/21
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2009


ASCAP, in association with the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, presents THE MAC/ASCAP SONGWRITER SHOWCASE, Saturday, March 21st @ 2:00PM at the Metropolitan Room The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, in association with MAC present another installment in their recurring Songwriter Showcase series.

The MAC/ASCAP Songwriter Showcase Comes To The Met Room 3/21
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 6, 2009


ASCAP, in association with the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs, presents THE MAC/ASCAP SONGWRITER SHOWCASE, Saturday, March 21st @ 2:00PM at the Metropolitan Room The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, in association with MAC present another installment in their recurring Songwriter Showcase series.

Francolini, Waldhorn, Rowe, Etc. Set for London 'Woods'
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2007


Anna Francolini and Gary Waldhorn will be joining the Royal Opera House's new production of Into the Woods next month

Into the Woods FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Into the Woods have there been?
Into the Woods has had 19 productions including New York which opened in 1986, San Diego, CA (Regional) which opened in 1986, Broadway which opened in 1987, Broadway which opened in 1987, US Tour which opened in 1988, West End which opened in 1990, Broadway which opened in 1997, Broadway which opened in 1997, Los Angeles which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2002, Broadway which opened in 2002, West End which opened in 2007, Off-Broadway which opened in 2015, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2015, US Tour which opened in 2016, Los Angeles which opened in 2019, Immersive which opened in 2019, Broadway which opened in 2022 and US Tour which opened in 2023.
What awards has Into the Woods been nominated for?
Into the Woods has been nominated for several awards. These include Outstanding Lighting Design at the Drama Desk Awards for Richard Nelson, Outstanding Lyrics at the Drama Desk Awards for Stephen Sondheim, and Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards for Stephen Sondheim.

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