Main Street Theater Adds Additional Performances of INTO THE WOODS

Main Street Theater has added 2 performances of its current production of Into the Woods, James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's exploration of everyone's favorite fairytale characters. The new performances are on Wednesdays, February 5 and 12 at 7:30pm. Other remaining performances are on Thursdays at 7:30pm, Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm through February 16 at Main Street Theater - Rice Village, 2540 Times Blvd. Performances are. Tickets are $39 - $20, depending on date and section, and are on sale in person at the Main Street Theater Box Office, 2540 Times Blvd., via phone at 713.524.6706, or online at MainStreetTheater.com.

About Into the Woods

Into the Woods brings beloved characters together for a timeless yet relevant piece which has become a rare modern classic. The story follows The 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 The 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. In 1988, Into the Woods won Tony Awards for Best Original Score and Best Book of a Musical.

Recommended for audiences 13 and up.

Remaining Part of the Art Series Events for Into the Woods

Main Street has an audience engagement initiative, the Part of the Art Series, providing special opportunities for people to connect with MST's work in new ways. Remaining Part of the Art Series Events for Into the Woods include:

· After-parties (following Friday and Saturday night shows): Enjoy a free drink with the cast after the show! Included in ticket price; no RSVP required.

· Lunch with Into the Woods director Andrew Ruthven and actor Christina Stroup who is playing The Witch: February 1 at 1pm at Canopy on Montrose. $50 per person.

Email shannon@mainstreettheater.com to book a seat.

· Post-show Discussion following the matinee on February 2:
Be part of - or just listen to! - a discussion with the artists from Into the Woods. No RSVP required; even if patrons have tickets for a different day, everyone is welcome at the discussion. Plan to arrive at 5:45pm.

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