Synopsis
Into the Woods intertwines beloved fairy tales — including Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood, and Rapunzel — with the story of a childless Baker and his Wife who set out to break a witch’s curse. As their wishes come true, the characters discover that “happily ever after” comes with unexpected consequences. Exploring ambition, loss, and responsibility, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical moves from comic fantasy to poignant reflection, revealing that no one is alone when faced with life’s tangled paths.
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