The critically acclaimed New York City Center Encores! production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s magical musical Into The Woods is heading for Broadway later this month.
Dedicated to the memory of musical theatre legend, Sondheim, the production which was described by the New York Times as “a glorious revival” will begin a strictly limited eight-week season at the St James Theatre on 28 June 2022.
The Broadway company will be headed by Sara Bareilles who will reprise her City Center performance as the Baker’s Wife alongside new artists including Brian d’Arcy James as the Baker (replacing Neil Patrick Harris), Patina Miller as the Witch (replacing Heather Headley), Phillipa Soo as Cinderella (taking over from Denée Benton) and Joshua Henry as Rapunzel’s Prince (taking over from Jordan Donica).
Returning City Center cast members also include: Gavin Creel as the Wolf/Cinderella’s Prince; Ta’Nika Gibson as Lucinda; Annie Golden as Cinderella’s Mother/Grandmother/Giant’s Wife; Albert Guerzon as Cinderella’s Father; Brooke Ishibashi as Florinda; Kennedy Kanagawa as Milky White; David Patrick Kelly as the Narrator/Mysterious Man; Julia Lester as Little Red Riding Hood; Cole Thompson as Jack; and David Turner as the Steward.
Directed by Lear deBessonet, with choreography by Lorin Latarro, the acclaimed production of the classic fairy tale-inspired musical features the Encores! Orchestra led by musical director and conductor Rob Berman.
The creative team also includes scenic designer David Rockwell, costume designer Andrea Hood, lighting designer Tyler Micoleau, sound designers Scott Lehrer and Alex Neumann, puppet designer James Ortiz, and hair, wig and make-up designer Cookie Jordan, with casting by The Telsey Office and production supervision by Cody Richard Renard.
With music and lyrics by Sondheim and a book by Lapine, Into The Woods debuted on Broadway in 1987 with a production that went on to win three Tony Awards including a Leading Actress in a Musical Award for Joanna Gleason for her performance as the Baker’s Wife.
The original West End production in 1990 was nominated for seven Olivier Awards, winning two – the Best Actress in a Musical Award for Imelda Staunton who also played the Baker’s Wife and the Best Director of a Musical Award for Richard Jones.
Angela Thomas
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