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Into the Woods

Ages: 13+
Closing: February 23, 1991

Into the Woods - 1990 West End History , Info & More


Phoenix Theatre
(Tottenham Court Road) Charing Cross Road London

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.


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Review: SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED Hits the High Notes at 54 Below
by Sharon Ellman - Apr 30, 2026


Sondheim's music soars at 54 Below in the final season of the celebrated series, SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED. The show returns 6/28. The late maestro himself would have been proud of this special night of his works!

Sutton Foster and More Named to Center Theatre Group Board of Directors
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 20, 2026


Center Theatre Group has added ten new members to its Board of Directors: Stephen Cheung, Nancy Dennis, Sutton Foster, Jennifer Lewis, and more, bringing the number up to 56.

INTO THE WOODS Will Transfer to the West End from the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2026


Marking the first West End transfer for The Bridge, the multi-award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into The Woods will run in the West End this Autumn.

Rachel Tucker, John Owen-Jones, & Melanie La Barrie Will Join INTO THE WOODS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2026


London Theatre Company has announced new cast members joining the company of Into The Woods. Learn more about the show, how to get tickets, and the new cast members here!

Meet the Cast of CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2026


Performances are now underway for  CATS: The Jellicle Ball, which begins preview performances Wednesday, March 18 at the Broadhurst Theatre ahead of a Wednesday, April 7 opening night. Meet the cast here!

Laura Benanti and Linda Benanti to Perform in MOTHERS KNOW BEST at Westport Country Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026


Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will join forces with her mother, Linda Benanti, for a special performance of MOTHERS KNOW BEST at Westport Country Playhouse on February 28.

Photos/Video: INTO THE WOODS at the Bridge Theatre in London
by Stephi Wild - Jan 14, 2026


London Theatre Company has released a trailer and new production photos from Into The Woods. The major new production, directed by Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt, is now playing the Bridge Theatre.

John Cunningham, Broadway Legend and COMPANY, CABARET Actor, Dead at 93
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026


BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor John Cunningham died on Tuesday, January 6 at the age of 93. Learn more and read his obituary here.

Photos: INTO THE WOODS Sitzprobe at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Dec 4, 2025


London Theatre Company has released photos from the Sitzprobe of Into The Woods. The production, helmed by director Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt, is now in previews.

54 Below to Celebrate the Holiday Season with Joe Iconis, Norm Lewis, Joy Woods and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 24, 2025


54 BELOW will celebrate the happiest time of the year with an incredible lineup of performances by Tony winner Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” star Darius de Haas, and more.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For INTO THE WOODS at the Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025


London Theatre Company has released photos from the rehearsal room of Into The Woods. The production, helmed by director Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt, will begin previews in December. Check out photos here!

Meet the Cast of OEDIPUS, Now Playing on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 30, 2025


The Olivier Award-winning Oedipus, an adaptation created and directed by Robert Icke, will begin performances on Broadway on Thursday, October 30, 2025. Meet the cast of Oedipus here!

Katie Brayben, Kate Fleetwood, Jamie Parker Will Lead INTO THE WOODS At The Bridge Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2025


Casting has been announced for a brand-new staging of Into The Woods at the Bridge Theatre. The production is helmed by director Jordan Fein with set and costume designer Tom Scutt.

Lincoln Theatre Reveals 2025 Walk of Fame Inductees
by Stephi Wild - Jul 3, 2025


Presented by State Auto Insurance, the Lincoln Theatre Association will hold its annual Walk of Fame induction ceremony at the Lincoln Theatre this month. Learn more here!

Karl E. Held, Tony Award-Nominated Broadway Producer, Passes Away at 63
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 30, 2025


Karl E. Held, a Tony Award-nominated Broadway producer whose wide-ranging career in the performing arts spanned more than four decades, died on June 23 in New York City.

Honorees Revealed For the Stage Managers' Association Del Hughes Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 11, 2025


The Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) has announced its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management. Learn more here!

Lesley Garrett Debuts With Northern Ireland Opera in FOLLIES
by Stephi Wild - Jun 5, 2025


Lesley Garrett CBE is the newest cast member to join Northern Ireland Opera’s historic revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman’s Follies at the Grand Opera House in Belfast this Autumn.

Who Will Win at the 2025 Tony Awards?
by Sidney Paterra - Jun 2, 2025


Which Best Musical and Best Play nominees will take home the ultimate prize? BroadwayWorld has rounded up the winners of the Tony Awards, the Drama Desk Awards, the Drama League Awards and the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the last fifty years to compare winners year by year.

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by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2025


Knot Free Productions will present the Los Angeles premiere of Pump Up the Volume, A New Rock Musical at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in the 2025 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below in June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 30, 2025


Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Tracie Thoms, Jenn Colella and more. See the full lineup here!

Cast Set For FOLLIES at the Northern Ireland Opera
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2025


Northern Ireland Opera has announced the first members of the Cast for Follies, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Goldman. Learn more here!

28th BROOKLYN FILM FESTIVAL Announces Film Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2025


Brooklyn Film Festival (BFF) has announced the film lineup for its 28th edition, themed Pause. The 2025 edition will feature 36 World Premieres, 17 US premieres, 28 east coast debuts, and 44 first-time screenings in NY.

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by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - May 20, 2025


The new musical Goddess can currently be seen in its New York premiere production at the Public Theater on Lafayette Street. Directed by the Public’s associate artistic director and resident director Saheem Ali, who is currently Tony Award-nominated for directing Buena Vista Social Club, Goddess is playing at the Public’s largest space by capacity, the Newman Theatre.

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by A.A. Cristi - May 5, 2025


Broadway's Anthony Norman will lead the Los Angeles premiere of the new Rock Musical, PUMP UP THE VOLUME, in a staged concert production at Hudson Backstage Theatre.

TheatreZone Reveals Cast For GHOST: The Musical
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2025


TheatreZone has announced the talent for its summer production of Ghost: The Musical, running in June at the G&L Theatre in North Naples. Learn more about the show and cast here!

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 - 1990 West End Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners are highlighted with a background.
Into the Woods — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1999 Olivier Awards Best Actress in a Musical Sophie Thompson
1991 Olivier Awards Best Costume Designer Sue Blane
1991 Olivier Awards Best Director of a Musical Richard Jones
1991 Olivier Awards Best Supporting Performance in a Musical Clive Carter
1991 Olivier Awards Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actor in a Musical Ian Bartholomew
1991 Olivier Awards Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical Imelda Staunton
1991 Olivier Awards Outstanding Performance of the Year by an Actress in a Musical Julia McKenzie
1991 Olivier Awards The American Express Award for Best New Musical Stephen Sondheim
1990 Evening Standard Awards Ned Sherrin Award for Best Musical 0

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