Into the Woods at Middletown Arts Center

The MAC Players at the Middletown Arts Center presents INTO THE WOODS over two weekends, October 18–20 and October 25–27, 2024. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick. This will be the ninth production of the Middletown Arts Center’s community theater group and will be led by Director Kathy Connolly with Musical Director Matt Ebersole, Choreographer Samantha Amaral and Assistant Director Victoria Keiser.

SHOWTIMES Fri, October 18 and Sat, October 19 at 7 p.m. | Sun, October 20 at 2 p.m. Fri, October 25 and Sat, October 26 at 7 p.m. | Sun, October 27 at 2 p.m.

Ticket prices range from $15–$30 for adults ($5 student/senior discount) with reserved seating. Purchase tickets online at middletownarts.org or call the MAC Box Office at 732.706.4100. The Middletown Arts Center is located at 36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ (next to the Middletown Train Station). Free parking is available onsite with additional free parking available in the station-metered lot on weekday evenings after 6 p.m. and on weekends.

ABOUT INTO THE WOODS The story follows a 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 they cannot have a child because of a 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.

One of Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy. Designers will especially enjoy highlighting the fantastical elements of this magical word.

The MAC Players production features Lindsay Abbott (Witch), Caitlin Alongi (Baker’s Wife), Vincent Eaton (Baker), Michael Abramov (Jack), Alexandra Varga (Cinderella), Jessica Freeland (Rapunzel), Amanda Winter (Cinderella Mom/Granny and Giant), Jessica Cogan (Jack’s Mom), Caitlin Martin (Little Red Riding Hood), Brenden Kortenhaus (Rapunzel’s Prince), Soren Morici (Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf), Ethan Bryan (Steward), John Paul Durazzo (Narrator/Mysterious Man), Kim Vogel (Florinda), Felicia Russell (Lucinda), Christine Jay (Step Mom) and Trish Tyler (Milky White/Cinderella’s Dad).