Seattle's 5th St Theatre Steps 'Into the Woods' 10/9

Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods beginning October 19.

"Inspired by the timeless tales of the Brothers Grimm, Into the Woods tells the story of a Baker and his Wife who journey into the woods on a quest to lift a witch's curse. On the way they cross paths with Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella and a menagerie of other fairy tale characters. They each pursue individual wishes until their stories become entangled in unexpected ways – revealing what happens after 'happily ever after,'" explain press notes.

Featured in this new production are some of Seattle's favorite actors. Lisa Estridge stars as the Witch, Leslie Law as the Baker's Wife, Bob De Dea as the Baker, Allen Fitzpatrick as the Narrator, Eric Ankrim as Jack, Eric Brotherson as Jack's cow Milky White, Elizabeth Arnold as Jack's Mother, Billie Wildrick as Cinderella, Michael Hunsaker as the Wolf/Cinderella's Prince, Cheryl Massey-Peters as Cinderella's Mother/the Giant/Granny, Carol Swarbrick as Cinderella's Stepmother, Krista Severid and Darla Cardwell as Cinderella's Stepsisters, Allen Galli as Cinderella's Father, Anne Eisendrath as Rapunzel, Logan Benedict as Rapunzel's Prince, Stephanie Miller as Snow White, Laura Thornquist as Sleeping Beauty, and 10-year-old newcomer Ireland Woods as Little Red Riding Hood.

Mark Waldrop directs/choreographs opposite conductor/musical director Ian Eisendrath. The creative team includes Tom Sturge (lighting), Lynda Salsbury (costumes) and Mary Pyanowski (hair/make-up).

Tickets to Into the Woods are priced from $20 - $77. Tickets are available over the phone by calling 206-625-1900 (toll free 888-5TH-4TIX), online at www.5thavenue.org or in person at the box office in downtown Seattle. There is no service charge when purchasing tickets in person at The 5th Avenue Theatre Box Office.

Performances are October 19 through November 10.  Showtimes are Tuesday & Wednesday at 7:30PM, Thursday & Friday at 8PM, Saturdays at 2PM & 8PM, and Sunday at 1:30PM & 7PM.