Into the Woods - Stephen Sondheim's Classic Musical in Berwick this April

Stephen Sondiem and James Lapine have woven together the enchanting tales of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, delving deep into the intricate consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. At its heart, the narrative draws from "Little Red Riding Hood", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "Rapunzel", "Cinderella", among others.

The story is elegantly intertwined with the journey of a childless baker and his wife, who are on a quest to start a family—a tale rooted in the original beginning of the Grimm Brothers' "Rapunzel". Their path crosses with a witch who has cast a curse on them, and as they navigate their quest, they interact with a vibrant cast of other storybook characters, each bringing their own magic and trials to the unfolding adventure.

Stephen Joshua Sondheim ( March 22, 1930 – November 26, 2021) was an American composer and lyricist. Regarded as one of the most important figures in 20th-century Musical Theatre he is credited with reinventing the American musical. Sondheim's musicals tackled unexpected themes that ranged beyond the genre's traditional subjects, while addressing darker elements of the human experience. His music and lyrics are tinged with complexity, sophistication, and ambivalence about various aspects of life.

Other works include:"

Gypsy (lyrics)

West Side Story (lyrics)

A Funny thing happened on the weay to the forum

Follies

A little night music

Sweeny todd "the deamon baber of fleet street

Merrirly we roll along

Company

Sunday in the Park with George

Passion