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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!

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!

Today's top stories include a new theatre for the upcoming Broadway production of The Piano Lesson, starring Samuel L. Jackson. The revival will now play at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, rather than the previously announced St. James. Plus, casting has been announced for the tour of Tina - The Tina Turner Musical, and more!

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, which was previously set to conclude its 8-week limited run on August 21, will extend an additional eight weeks through October 16, 2022 at the St. James Theatre.

Watch Phillipa Soo on the TODAY Show this morning discussing playing Cinderella in the new Broadway revival of Into the Woods. Soo shared how she put her own spin on the iconic character, her thoughts on the show's viral Milky White character, what it's like working with the cast, and the differences between her voice-over work and stage work.

Watch Patina Miller sit down on CBS Mornings to discuss her current Broadway run as The With in the revival of Into the Woods. During the interview, Miller discussed how the Witch can often be misunderstood and how becoming a mother has changed her perspective of the character.

Concord Theatricals/Craft Recordings will 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 in September on streaming and digital platforms worldwide. Physical release will be announced at a later time.

The New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's beloved musical, Into the Woods will get its very own cast recording!

Cheyenne Jackson will be stepping into the roles of “The Wolf” and “Cinderella’s Prince” from July 24 through August 2 in the New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical, Into the Woods at the St. James Theatre, as Tony Award winner Gavin Creel fulfills a prior commitment.

The star-studded New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's beloved musical, Into the Woods, officially opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. BroadwayWorld was there for the big night and you can check out photos of all of the stars on the red carpet here!

Into the Woods took its first official Broadway bows and we have photos from the big night!

Into the Woods has officially opened on Broadway and BroadwayWorld was there for the special day. Check out photos of the company from the red carpet!

Into the Woods just opened at the St. James Theatre and BroadwayWorld was there for the big night. Check out video coverage from the festivities!

The star-studded New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's beloved musical, Into the Woods, has officially opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. Check out photos of the cast in action!

The star-studded New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's beloved musical, Into the Woods, has officially opened on Broadway at the St. James Theatre. Let's see what the critics had to say about the new revival.

Performances officially began on June 28 for the star-studded New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's beloved musical, Into the Woods, at the St. James Theatre. The cast  took their first bows in front of a sold-out audience and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out the photos here!

Into the Woods just celebrated its first Broadway preview at the St. James Theatre, starring Sara Bareilles, Patina Miller, Gavin Creel, Joshua Henry and more. Check out video footage from inside the big night!

The New York City Center Encores! production of James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s beloved musical, Into the Woods, will provide a digital lottery for every performance in partnership with Lucky Seat for $50 per ticket.

Eleri Ward and Joshua Henry took to TikTok to share a duet of 'Giants in the Sky' from Into the Woods. Watch now!