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“Into The Woods”
Sometimes I wish I could escape into the woods, especially when it is late in the afternoon and time to fix dinner and the youngins are incessantly whining. But alas, my life is not a fairy tale.
However, Seattle’s premiere Fifth Avenue Theater is currently producing Stephen Sondheim’s most popular musical, “Into The Woods.” This show is sure to help you escape reality for a few hours. It will take you upon an adventure to see what happens when happily ever after isn’t the end of the story.
“Inspired by the timeless tales of the Brothers Grimm, ‘Into The Woods’ tells the story of a Baker and his Wife who journey into the woods on a quest to lift a witch’s curse. On the way they cross paths with Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella and a menagerie of other fairy tale characters. They each pursue their individual wishes until their stories become entangled in a variety of unexpected ways.”
Nearly the entire performance of “Into the Woods” is entertaining. There is plenty of wit and clever humor to keep you laughing for hours, especially when it comes to a cow named Milky White and the leap-happy princes of Cinderella and Rapunzel.
The music itself is enchanting and catchy, and the entire ensemble of actors and actresses is phenomenal. I could have sat and listened to Rapunzel sing forever, her voice is pure magic. And delightful 10 year old Ireland Woods who plays Little Red Riding Hood is simply charming. I am sure we will be hearing her name for years to come.
If you have never experienced the coziness and quaintness of The Fifth Avenue Theater, then now is the time to go. This show is playing through November 10th so hurry and get your tickets.
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I LOVE this musical!! I saw it years ago and hope to see it again! Sondheim rules!
I’m a huge fan of Into the Woods too. Thanks for the review Lucy. I wish the kids were old enough to appreciate it this time around.