The modern classic musical Into the Woods opens at Fountain Hills Theater Friday, Feb. 12.
An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Riding Hood? A prince who’s charming but not necessarily sincere? A witch...who raps? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale.
When a baker and his wife learn they've been cursed by the witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone's wish is granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results.
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'Into the Woods' opens at FH Theater
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The modern classic musical Into the Woods opens at Fountain Hills Theater Friday, Feb. 12.
An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Riding Hood? A prince who’s charming but not necessarily sincere? A witch...who raps? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale.
When a baker and his wife learn they've been cursed by the witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone's wish is granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results.
What begins as a lively, irreverent fantasy in the style of “The Princess Bride” becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children. One of Sondheim's most popular works, this timeless yet relevant piece is a rare modern classic.
Into the Woods is produced by Anne Kelleher, student-produced by Kaitlyn Hohl, directed by Ross Collins and assistant-directed by Sarah Brown. Choreography by Noel Irick and Musical Direction by Jennifer Whiting.
Into the Woods features Summer Beckman, Zolton Bonnenfant, Carly Cairns, Sarah Cihak, Carlee Coulehan, Caleb Delos-Santos, Hunter DiGrazia, Steven Enriquez, Haley Hanni, Sebastian Harris-Wylde, Alexandra Hurney, Haylee Klein, Rachel Larsen, Katie Male, Chloe Rozalsky, Asher Sheppard, Fallon Smith, Morgan Tuazon and David Woods.
Into the Woods will play Feb. 12 through 28. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Individual tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for children 17 and under. Group rates, school rates and student rush discounts are available. Tickets can be purchased through the theater box office at 480-837-9661 x3. Box Office Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Performances are at Fountain Hills Community Theater on its Youth Stage at 11445 N. Saguaro Blvd.
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