INTO THE WOODS Cast Announced for Ahmanson Theatre
The complete cast has been announced for the acclaimed Fiasco Theater production of "Into the Woods" opening April 5, 2017, at the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre and playing through May 14, 2017, with one preview performance on April 4. This celebrated new production of the Tony Award-winning musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine, is directed by Noah Brodyand Ben Steinfeld.
This wildly inventive ensemble piece features versatile actor/musicians who sing, act and play instruments, including Anthony Chatmon II as Lucinda/Wolf/Cinderella's Prince, Eleasha Gamble as Baker's Wife, Evan Harrington as Baker, Lisa Helmi Johanson as Little Red Ridinghood/Rapunzel, Bonne Krameras Cinderella's Stepmother/Jack's Mother, Patrick Mulryan as Jack/Steward, Darick Pead as Milky White/Florinda/Rapunzel's Prince, Evan Rees, Music Director/Pianist, Fred Rose as Mysterious Man,Stephanie Umoh as Witch and Laurie Veldheer as Cinderella/Granny, with Joshua Archer, Sean Peter Forte, Javier Ignacio, Kate Moore and ALanna Saunders.
"The key element in every Fiasco show is the sense of ensemble that the audience sees on stage. What you're seeing is not a group of individuals, but an actual group - like seeing a band or a choir. We're really listening, breathing and thinking together," said Steinfeld, who is also co-artistic director of Fiasco Theater.
Photo Credit: Joan Marcus
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