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Into the Woods

Ages: 13+
Closing: September 03, 1989

Into the Woods - 1987 Broadway History , Info & More


Martin Beck Theatre
302 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036

What happens after Happily Ever After, after all? In Sondheim and Lapine’s beloved musical retelling of the Grimm classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way “Into the Woods” and try to get home before dark—under the guidance of Mark Lamos, who dazzled us with A Little Night Music in 2008.


Into the Woods - 1987 - Broadway Cast

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Into the Woods History

Other Productions of Into the Woods

1986   New York Reading
New York
1986   San Diego, CA (Regional) Old Globe Production (Pre-Broadway)
San Diego, CA (Regional)
1987   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1988   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1990   West End London Production
West End
1997   Broadway Reunion Concert
Broadway
2002   Los Angeles Los Angeles Revival (Pre-Broadway)
Los Angeles
2002   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2007   West End London Revival
West End
2015   Off-Broadway Roundabout Theatre Company Production
Off-Broadway
2015   St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Muny Production
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2016   US Tour Fiasco Theater National Tour
US Tour
2019   Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl Revival
Los Angeles
2019   Immersive Rooftop Musical Society Immersive Production
Immersive
2022   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
2023   US Tour US Tour
US Tour
2025   West End
West End
2026   West End
West End

Into the Woods - 1987 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Into the Woods — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical Robert Westenberg
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Joanna Gleason
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Danielle Ferland
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design Richard Nelson
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Stephen Sondheim
1987 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Stephen Sondheim

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