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Closing: December 21, 2025

The Baker's Wife - 2025 Off-Broadway History , Info & More

Classic Stage Company
136 East 13th Street New York City, NY 10003

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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Is The Baker’s Wife Fixable?
5 / 10

Admittedly, they all get short shrift in the text itself, though Greenberg, to his credit, tries to even things out by amping up the fantastical Provençal spirit of the village, with sprigs of lavender laid out on tables in Jason Sherwood’s set and members of the ensemble playing pétanque before the action begins. His supporting cast, too, puts in the effort toward filling out their lightly sketched characters — Nathan Lee Graham is particularly good as the lascivious mayor, and I’ll never complain about seeing Judy Kuhn. Greenberg is banking on atmosphere, which gets him some of the way toward a version of The Baker’s Wife that works. Getting there might require a page-one rewrite. I doubt it would be worth the effort. But hey, the show’s lumpy moral does, finally, come into view: Geneviève and Aimable’s relationship is worth fighting for. In marriage, as in yeast doughs, a little warmth helps things rise.

Ariana DeBose rises above the recipe in ‘The Baker’s Wife’ at Classic Stage Company
7 / 10

Nearly 50 years in, The Baker’s Wife is still unlikely to transfer to Broadway. (Though Schwartz’s royalty checks continue to arrive, thanks to Wicked, and the newly opened The Queen of Versailles.) It feels, at times, anachronistic against Jason Sherwood’s nostalgic scenic design. And yet, the croissant, insubstantial as it is, has a time-honored tradition behind every fold.

THE BAKER'S WIFE Will Be Recorded By The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 15, 2025


A performance of Classic Stage Company's The Baker’s Wife will be recorded by the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts for the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive.

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.

The Baker's Wife FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in The Baker's Wife and what's the order?
Chanson Bread Merci, Madame Gifts of Love [i] Not in the Market Serenade [i] Perfect Every Time It's the Best Thing That's Happened in This Town in Forty Years Any-Day-Now Day The Luckiest Man in the World What's a Man to Do? If I Have to Live Alone Where Is the Warmth? Welcome to Concorde When We Lived in Menton A Little Taste of Heaven Proud Lady Meadowlark When She Comes Home Tomorrow Something's Got to Be Done Romance Endless Delights The Baking Look for the Woman Gifts of Love [ii] Serenade [ii] I Could Never Get Enough of You Voila! Feminine Companionship New Musketeers If It Wasn't for You Plain and Simple Buzz A-Buzz Chanson If It Wasn't For You Merci, Madame Bread Gifts Of Love Proud Lady Serenade Meadowlark Any Day Now Day The World's Luckiest Man Feminine Companionship If I Have To Live Alone Romance Where Is The Warmth Finale

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

The Baker's Wife - 2025 Off-Broadway Awards and Nominations

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The Baker's Wife — awards and nominations
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
2026 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design of a Musical Catherine Zuber
2026 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Direction of a Musical Gordon Greenberg
2026 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical Judy Kuhn
2026 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lighting Design of a Musical Bradley King
2026 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical The Baker's Wife
2026 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Scenic Design of a Musical Jason Sherwood
2026 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design of a Musical Jason Crystal
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Featured Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical Judy Kuhn
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Revival of a Musical The Baker's Wife
2026 Outer Critics Circle Awards Outstanding Scenic Design Jason Sherwood
2026 The Lortels Outstanding Featured Performer in a Musical Judy Kuhn

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