Into the Woods 1987 - Articles Page 3.4

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

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

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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Review: INTO THE WOODS at Lichgate
by Paula Kiger - Nov 16, 2022

What did our critic think of INTO THE WOODS at Lichgate?

Album Review: A Cast Album For A Magical Musical That Has Not Appeared... Yet - THE VIOLET HOUR
by Bobby Patrick - Nov 5, 2022

Along with creating incomparable music, lyrics, and story, Reynolds & Price have ensured that the lucky listeners of their baby have everything they need to fully enjoy and UNDERSTAND the depth and breadth, and height their show can reach.

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. 

VIDEO: INTO THE WOODS Cast Performs 'Last Midnight' & Title Song on THE VIEW
by Michael Major - Oct 31, 2022

Watch a video of the cast of Into the Woods performing on The View's Halloween episode! The appearance included the cast performing the title number and Patina Miller performing 'Last Midnight.' The performance also featured Stephanie J. Block as the Baker's Wife, Sebastian Arcelus as The Baker, Krysta Rodriguez as Cinderella, and more.

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.

Denee Benton Will Reprise Role of Cinderella in INTO THE WOODS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2022

Denee Benton, who starred as Cinderella in the off-Broadway run of Into The Woods at City Center earlier this year, will reprise her role in the Broadway run of the production next month.

Review: Celebrating Sondheim with The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Musical Hall
by Michael Rabice - Oct 24, 2022

What did our critic think of Celebrating Sondheim with The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Musical Hall?

VIDEO: Watch Gavin Creel & Andy Karl Perform 'Agony' From INTO THE WOODS on TODAY
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2022

Andy Karl and Gavin Creel appeared on The TODAY Show this morning to perform 'Agony' from Into the Woods. Creel currently stars as the Wolf and Cinderella's Prince in Into the Woods. Having briefly filled in for Creel in September, Karl will return to the production as Rapunzel's Prince on October 11. Watch the video performance now!

VIDEO: Watch the Cast of INTO THE WOODS Perform on THE TODAY SHOW
by Michael Major - Oct 6, 2022

The cast of Into the Woods appeared on The TODAY Show this morning to perform the title song from the musical. The performance featured Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, Montego Glover, Krysta Rodriguez, Gavin Creel, Andy Karl, Katy Geraghty, Ann Harada, Kennedy Kanagawa, and Cole Thompson. Watch the video performance now!

INTO THE WOODS to Perform on THE TODAY SHOW This Week
by Michael Major - Oct 3, 2022

The Broadway cast of Into the Woods will perform on The TODAY Show this week. The broadcast will feature two performances, one during the show's 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. hours and the second during its 10:00 a.m. hours. The performances will mark the production's first televised performances.

Video: Go Inside the Recording Studio with the Cast of INTO THE WOODS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2022

The cast recording has been released for the critically acclaimed Broadway revival of the New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's Into The Woods and we've got a video with the cast in the recording studio.

Video: Watch Gavin Creel & Joshua Henry Sing 'Agony' from INTO THE WOODS
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 26, 2022

Concord Theatricals / Craft Recordings will soon 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 on September 30 on streaming and digital platforms worldwide. The CD will be released on December 2, followed by vinyl on March 17, 2023. Check out a video of Gavin Creel and Joshua Henry recording 'Agony' in the studio!

Review: INTO THE WOODS at ARTS Theatre
by Barry Lenny - Sep 23, 2022

Tickets are sure to be in short supply as word spreads.

Brian d'Arcy James Will Return to INTO THE WOODS; Andy Karl Joins Cast as Rapunzel's Prince
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2022

The cast of New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s revival of Into the Woods at the St. James Theatre has been announced through November 20. Into the Woods has now extended for the final time, by popular demand, through January 8, 2023. 

VIDEO: Watch Sara Bareilles Record 'Moments In the Woods' from INTO THE WOODS
by HaleyJane Rose - Sep 15, 2022

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of Into the Woods will be released on September 30 on streaming and digital download. Physical CDs will be available December 2, with a vinyl release planned for March 12, 2023. Watch this video as Sara Bareilles records 'Moments in the Woods'.

Grand Theatre Opens its 2022/2023 Season with the High School Project: INTO THE WOODS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2022

The Grand Theatre’s High School Project – the only of its kind in North America – returns to open the Theatre’s 2022-2023 season with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning musical, Into the Woods. Directed by notable Canadian actor and director, Saccha Dennis, Into the Woods plays September 20 to October 1, 2022 for twelve performances on the Spriet Stage.  

The Disney Bundle Announces Halloween Streaming Lineup
by Michael Major - Sep 14, 2022

This year, Hulu’s iconic “Huluween,” now in its fifth year, and Disney+’s “Hallowstream” celebration make the Disney Bundle the ultimate destination for every kind of Halloween viewer, whether you’re looking for scares, sass, or even sports. Check out the complete lineup from Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN!

Photos/Video: INTO THE WOODS Extends; Montego Glover, Stephanie J. Block, and More Take Their First Bows
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2022

The New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s revival of Into the Woods at the St. James Theatre will be extended one final time through Sunday, January 8, 2023. Check out photos and videos of the new cast's bows below!

TRU to Present 'Meet The Coaches' Workshop To Prepare Actors For TRU Virtual Audition And All Auditions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2022

Theater Resources Unlimited will present Meet the Coaches, during which actors can meet more than 10 monologue and music coaches, plus accompanists, who will share their methods and then meet individuals in breakout rooms.

Video: Gavin Creel and Joshua Henry Talk INTO THE WOODS On New York Live
by Grace Cutler - Aug 13, 2022

Watch a new interview of Joshua Henry and Gavin Creel discussing INTO THE WOODS.

Stephanie J. Block, Sebastian Arcelus, Krysta Rodriguez, and More Will Join INTO THE WOODS
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2022

Joining the company on September 6 are Stephanie J. Block as the Baker’s Wife, Sebastian Arcelus as the Baker, Krysta Rodriguez as Cinderella, Katy Geraghty as Little Red Ridinghood, Jim Stanek as the Steward, and Montego Glover will share the role of The Witch with Patina Miller. Gavin Creel and Joshua Henry extend as the Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince and Rapunzel’s Prince, respectively.

INTO THE WOODS Featuring Entire Original Cast to Extend Broadway Run by Two Weeks
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 4, 2022

The entire original cast of the New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s revival of Into the Woods at the St. James Theatre will be extending for an additional two weeks through Sunday, September 4th. As previously announced, the production has been extended for an additional eight weeks.

VIDEO: Watch a Clip of 'Children Will Listen' From INTO THE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2022

Into the Woods, the first Broadway show of the 2022/2023 season is now open at the St. James Theatre. The production stars Gavin Creel as The Wolf/Cinderella's Prince, Joshua Henry as Rapunzel's Prince, Aymee Garcia as Jack's Mother, and more. Watch a clip of the cast performing 'Children Will Listen' here!

VIDEO: Take a Look Back at the Company of Encores! INTO THE WOODS Meeting Milky White for the First Time
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 27, 2022

New York City Center has revealed a look back at the Encores! rehearsal of Into the Woods. See puppet designer James Oritz introduce the company to Milky White for the first time here!

Sara Bareilles to Return to INTO THE WOODS Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 26, 2022

After missing performances due to sickness, Sara Bareilles will be returning to Into the Woods! Into the Woods is directed by Lear deBessonet (in her Broadway debut), music direction by Rob Berman with The Encores! Orchestra, and choreography by Lorin Latarro. Into the Woods is dedicated to the memory of Stephen Sondheim.

Into the Woods FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the songs are in Into the Woods and what's the order?
Into the Woods
Cinderella at the Grave
Hello, Little Girl
I Guess This Is Goodbye
Maybe They're Magic
I Know Things Now
A Very Nice Prince
First Midnight
Giants in the Sky [i]
Agony
It Takes Two
Stay with Me
On the Steps of the Palace
The Slipper
Ever After
So Happy
Lament
Any Moment
Moments in the Woods
Your Fault
Last Midnight
No More
No One Is Alone
Children Will Listen
Interesting Questions
Have to Give Her Someone
The Plan
Back to the Palace
Just Like Last Night
Second Midnight
Giants in the Sky [ii]
Boom Crunch!
Our Little World
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
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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