For many musical theatre fans, a beloved Broadway musical, fairly faithfully, adapted into a stunning big screen success, is their most treasured of Christmas wishes. In recent years, however, the holidays have brought us near misses (LES MISERABLES), underwhelming disappointments (RENT), and outright abominations (NINE). However, Disney's INTO THE WOODS, opening nationwide on Christmas Day, is those musical theatre fans' wish fulfilled. With a cast of Hollywood A-listers and Broadway alums, all of whom prove more than capable of handling Stephen Sondheim's uniquely intricate and intellectual music and lyrics, this very well might be the most effectively adapted movie musical of the past half century. The lush orchestrations, the gorgeous settings, and the spectacular cast had a smile plastered on my face from the film's first note until its last.
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Since opening on Broadway in 1987, Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods has become a musical theatre staple, having been performed in venues big and small all over the world. Based on some of the most enduring fairytales ever told, Into the Woods gives a musical voice to such beloved characters as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack, and countless others, intertwining their stories into one theatrical masterpiece. Though much of the musical is based on the stories that we heard at bedtime, many of the tales have been altered [spoiler alert!] to create a cohesive plot. In anticipation of Disney's upcoming big screen version of the musical, which hits theatres on Christmas day, BroadwayWorld is traveling back to 'Once Upon a Time' to take a closer look at the original fairy tale characters, and how some of their fates differ in Into the Woods!
Today we are analyzing all aspects of the brand new big screen edition of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's INTO THE WOODS.
The Muny announced today the directors, choreographers and music directors for the Muny's 2015 Season, which opens on June 15 with My Fair Lady. 'This is a thrilling roster of artists,' said Muny Artistic Director and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson. 'We look forward to bringing their vision and talent to our grand stage.'
The Collegiate Chorale presents the New York City premiere of Eric Idle and John Du Prez's Not The Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) at Carnegie Hall, tonight and tomorrow, December 15-16, 2014 at 8pm.
Shakespeare Uncovered continues with a second season on PBS, beginning Friday, January 30 at 9 p.m. (check local listings) and continuing the following two successive Fridays.
The highly anticipated film INTO THE WOODS had its premiere Monday night, December 8th at New York's City's Ziegfeld Theatre. The film hits theaters on December 25th, is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for the fairytale premiere and below, you can check out photos of all the red carpet fashions! Plus, check out Part 1 and Part 2 of our photo coverage from inside the event!
The Collegiate Chorale presents the New York City premiere of Eric Idle and John Du Prez's Not The Messiah (He's a Very Naughty Boy) at Carnegie Hall, December 15-16, 2014 at 8pm.
The highly anticipated film INTO THE WOODS had its premiere last night, December 8th at New York's City's Ziegfeld Theatre. The film hits theaters on December 25th, is a modern twist on the beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales, intertwining the plots of a few choice stories and exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for the fairytale premiere and below, you can check out photos from inside the star-studded event, Part2! Click here to check out Part1!
Below, check out a clip in which the Oscar winner talks about her Thanksgiving dinner and explains why she dislikes her oven and had to borrow Gwyneth Paltrow's.
INTO THE WOODS actress Meryl Streep is scheduled to visit LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL today, December 3rd to talk about the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of the Broadway musical. The film hits theaters on December 25th.
Below, watch the appearance as well as a clip from the highly anticipated film, hitting theaters on December 25th.
INTO THE WOODS actress Meryl Streep is scheduled to visit ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA today, December 2nd and LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3rd to talk about the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of the Broadway musical. The film hits theaters on December 25th.
INTO THE WOODS has arrived at last! Disney's big screen adaptation of the classic musical hit theaters on December 25th with a solid $1.1 million performance in midnight showings alone. Below, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge brings you an exclusive interview with INTO THE WOODS stars Tracey Ullman and Christine Baranski, who open up about living in Stephen Sondheim's 'WOODS,' filming on location and more! Click to watch!
INTO THE WOODS has arrived at last! Disney's big screen adaptation of the classic musical hit theaters on December 25th with a solid $1.1 million performance in midnight showings alone. Below, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge brings you an exclusive interview with INTO THE WOODS stars Tracey Ullman and Christine Baranski, who open up about living in Stephen Sondheim's 'WOODS,' filming on location and more! Click to watch! Below, BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge brings you an exclusive interview with INTO THE WOODS stars James Corden (The Baker) and Emily Blunt (The Baker's Wife), who go in-depth on their auditions for director Rob Marshall and the legendary Stephen Sondheim. Click to watch!
Below, check out the actor showing off his impressive singing skills when he serenades a fan with a Frank Sinatra classic!
Meryl Streep is scheduled to visit ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA on Tuesday, December 2nd and LIVE WITH KELLY AND MICHAEL on Wednesday, December 3rd to talk about the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of the Broadway musical.
BroadwayWorld is thrilled to announce that we'll be unveiling an exclusive clip from Rob Marshall's highly-anticipated INTO THE WOODS on Wednesday, December 3 at 12pm EST!
Disney has shared a new social media poster on Twitter from the highly anticipated big screen adaptation of INTO THE WOODS featuring Anna Kendrick.
BroadwayWorld is thrilled to announce that we'll be unveiling an exclusive clip from Rob Marshall's highly-anticipated INTO THE WOODS on Wednesday, December 3 at 12pm EST!
