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The Baker's Wife Revival

Closing: December 21, 2025
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Old world charm permeates every moment of this bittersweet, wise and gently offbeat fable of life, love and bread by Joseph Stein ("Fiddler On The Roof") and Stephen Schwartz ("Godspell," "Pippin," "Children of Eden" and the films "Pocahontas," "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame" and "The Prince Of Egypt").brbrThe bickering residents of a small Provencal town at last find peace and contentment in the heavenly bread of the newly arrived baker and his attractive young wife, but when she is lured away by the attentions of a handsome young gigolo, the middle-aged baker loses all zest for life and baking, throwing the community into chaos.


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The Baker’s Wife: Fabled Flop Charms in Amiable Revival
7 / 10

Now that Stephen Schwartz’s latest opus is out of the way—The Queen of Versailles opened Sunday night, to a decidedly mixed reaction—here comes a new production of his half-century-old flop, The Baker’s Wife. Consider the latter without the undertow of its notoriety (as delineated below). What we find at Classic Stage Company is a charming, small-scale affair perfectly suited to chamber-musical size, given a radiant sheen by a team of over-qualified performers who compensate for the patchy material. Considered without all its history, though—and without the ticket-selling potential given the involvement of the composer of Wicked (in league, incidentally, with the bookwriter of Fiddler on the Roof)—it is unlikely that anyone would bother to resuscitate the underbaked Baker’s Wife.

'The Baker's Wife' Off-Broadway review — Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula earn a chef's kiss
9 / 10

As delicious as warm, buttery brioche is the feeling of savoring a blue-ribbon musical. That’s the experience at Classic Stage Company’s beautifully performed, deeply emotional take on The Baker’s Wife featuring Ariana DeBose, Scott Bakula, and a pastry case of theatre aces. Call it “The Great CSC Baking Show.”

Exclusive: Highlights from THE BAKER'S WIFE, Starring Ariana DeBose & Scott Bakula
by Nicole Rosky - December 3, 2025


The Baker’s Wife, starring Scott Bakula and Ariana DeBose, is now playing at CSC’s Lynn F. Angelson Theater for an extended engagement through December 21. Watch highlights of the cast in action in this video.

Steve Rosen To Take Over For Kevin Del Aguila in THE BAKER'S WIFE at CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 2, 2025


Steve Rosen will join the cast of Classic Stage Company's The Baker’s Wife as Antoine. Kevin Del Aguila will play his final performance. The Baker’s Wife features a book by Joseph Stein, music & lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

Savannah Lee Birdsong, Samantha Gershman, and Hailey Thomas Share Backstage Scoop From THE BAKER'S WIFE
by Stephi Wild - November 28, 2025


In this edition of Words From The Wings, we catch up with Savannah Lee Birdsong, Samantha Gershman, and Hailey Thomas who play the nieces in The Baker's Wife off-Broadway, to share some of their favorite pre-show rituals, and more!

Photos: THE BAKER'S WIFE Celebrates Opening Night at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 14, 2025


Classic Stage Company celebrated the opening night of The Baker’s Wife, featuring a book by Tony Award winner Joseph Stein, music & lyrics by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz. See photos here!

Review Roundup: Ariana DeBose and More Star in THE BAKER'S WIFE at Classic Stage Company
by A.A. Cristi - November 11, 2025


See what the critics are saying about Classic Stage Company’s production of The Baker’s Wife, featuring a book by Tony Award winner Joseph Stein, music and lyrics by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz.

Photos: Ariana DeBose and More in THE BAKER'S WIFE at CSC
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 5, 2025


You can now get a first look at photos of Classic Stage Company’s production of The Baker’s Wife, featuring a book by Tony Award winner Joseph Stein, music and lyrics by Oscar, Grammy, and Tony Award winner Stephen Schwartz.

Video: Ariana DeBose Discusses Her Return to Live Theater on THE VIEW
by Josh Sharpe - October 31, 2025


Ariana DeBose returns to the stage in The Baker's Wife, discussing her experience on The View. Catch her excitement for live theater!

Video: Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula Talk Returning to the Stage in THE BAKER'S WIFE
by Josh Sharpe - October 27, 2025


Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula joined TODAY to discuss returning to the stage in the off-Broadway production of The Baker’s Wife, now in previews at Classic Stage Company. Check out the interview now to hear how they are looking at the production.

THE BAKER'S WIFE to Begin Previews Tomorrow at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 22, 2025


Classic Stage Company will present the legendary musical, The Baker’s Wife, featuring a book by Tony Award winner Joseph Stein. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Photos: Classic Stage Company's THE BAKER'S WIFE Company Meets the Press
by Bruce Glikas - October 6, 2025


Rehearsals are underway for The Baker’s Wife at Classic Stage Company. The cast and creative team recently met the press and you can check out photos here!

Video: Ariana DeBose and More Discuss THE BAKER'S WIFE
by Stephi Wild - October 2, 2025


Ariana DeBose discusses her role in The Baker's Wife at Classic Stage Company, exploring themes of love and partnership in this exciting production.

Photos: Ariana DeBose and More in Rehearsals for THE BAKER'S WIFE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 29, 2025


Get a glimpse of Ariana DeBose and the cast in rehearsals for The Baker's Wife at Classic Stage Company. Check out the exclusive photos!

Judy Kuhn, Kevin Del Aguila, Robert Cuccioli and More Join THE BAKER'S WIFE At Classic Stage Company; Full Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - September 12, 2025


Classic Stage Company has announced full casting for Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein’s The Baker’s Wife, starring Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula. Directed by Gordon Greenberg, the musical will open CSC’s 2025–26 season, running October 23–December 14, 2025, at the Lynn F. Angelson Theater.

Scott Bakula Joins Ariana DeBose in THE BAKER'S WIFE at Classic Stage Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 14, 2025


Golden Globe winner Scott Bakula will star in The Baker’s Wife at Classic Stage Company as Aimable Castagnet alongside Ariana DeBose. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

The Baker's Wife History

Other Productions of The Baker's Wife

1976   Broadway Closed on the road
Broadway
1980   Regional (US) Regional Revival
Regional (US)
1982   Regional (US) West Coast Revival
Regional (US)
1983   New York Workshop
New York
1985   Off-Off-Broadway York Theatre Company Production
Off-Off-Broadway
1986   Regional (US) West Coast Revival
Regional (US)
1989   West End London Revival
West End
2005   Milburn, NJ (Regional) Paper Mill Production
Milburn, NJ (Regional)
   West End
West End
2025   Off-Broadway
Off-Broadway

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