Williamsburg Regional Library

Into the woods, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim ; book and direction by James Lapine ; producer, Iris Merlis ; Brandman Productions, Inc

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videorecording

Into the woods

videorecording

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Taped in 1989 at the Martin Beck Theater shortly before the end of the Broadway run. Members of the original cast who had left the production returned for the special taping

music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim ; book and direction by James Lapine ; producer, Iris Merlis ; Brandman Productions, Inc

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The fairy tale characters of Little Red Ridinghood, Cinderella, and Jack (and the Beanstalk) are linked together with the characters of a baker and his wife. Their stories intertwine as they all search for something different in the woods. After they have all found happiness, they must band together to fight a giant

Act one. Once upon a time -- Into the woods -- Fly birds, back to the sky -- The witch's entrance -- Jack, Jack, Jack. Head in a sack -- You wish to have the curse reversed -- Ladies, our carriage waits -- The spell is on my house! -- Cinderella at the grave -- Hello, little girl -- I guess this is goodbye -- Maybe they're magic -- Rapunzel and the witch -- Little Red Riding Hood at Grandmother's -- I know things now -- A very nice prince -- First midnight -- Giants in the sky -- Agony -- It takes two -- Two midnights gone -- Stay with me -- On the steps of the palace -- There's a dead giant in my backyard! -- The witch is transformed -- Ever after -- Act two. So happy -- An earthquake? -- Agony -- The giant is a woman! -- Lament -- Any moment -- Moments in the woods -- The baker's tragedy -- Your fault -- Last midnight -- No more -- No one is alone -- The giant gets hers -- Finale -- No one is alone -- Children will listen -- Into the woods

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