Into the Woodsis an award-winning musical featuring a score by Stephen Sondheim and book by James Lapine. It debuted in San Diego at the Old Globe Theatre in 1986, and premiered on Broadway in 1987. Bernadette Peters' performance as the Witch, and Joanna Gleason's portrayal of the Baker's Wife brought acclaim to the production during its original Broadway run. Into the Woods won several Tony awards, including Best Score, in a year dominated by The Phantom of the Opera. The Witch has attracted numerous "name" actresses in major productions, including Ellen Foley, Phylicia Rashad, Nancy Dussault, and Vanessa Williams.
*The following dates offer half-priced tickets(balcony only) for the 8:00pm show. Use coupon code "OPENWOODS" when ordering tickets: June 4th, June 5th, June 18th and June 19th.
*The June 5th 8:00pm performance also celebrates Sondheim's 80th Birthday with a Pre-show event from 6:15pm to 7pm.
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