Into the Woods

Into the Woods intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters’ wishes and quests.

Synopsis

The main characters are taken from Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and Cinderella, as well as several others.

The musical follows a Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk.

When the Baker and his wife learn they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse, and everyone’s wishes are granted.

However, the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.

About the show

• Written by: James Lapine, Stephen Sondheim
• Premiered: 1986
• Genres & themes: 1980s, Adventure, Drama, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Two Act
• Setting:

Songs from Into the Woods

1. Prologue: Into the Woods
2. Cinderella at the Grave
3. Hello, Little Girl
4. I Guess This Is Goodbye / Maybe They’re Magic
5. Our Little World
6. I Know Things Now
7. A Very Nice Prince / First Midnight / Giants in the Sky
8. Agony
9. It Takes Two
10. Stay with Me
11. On the Steps of the Palace
12. Ever After
13. Prologue: So Happy
14. Agony (Reprise)
15. Lament
16. Any Moment / Moments in the Woods
17. Your Fault
18. Last Midnight
19. No More
20. No One Is Alone
21. Finale: Children Will Listen