"James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim explore the darker side of happily ever after in the timeless and ever-relevant Into the Woods. Beloved storybook characters collide as this timeless tale weaves together the stories of a childless Baker and his wife, Cinderella's quest for love, and Jack's journey to giant-slaying fame. With its rich blend of humor, heartache, and unforgettable melodies, Into the Woods reveals that even the most familiar stories hold unexpected twists and profound lessons."
"STEPHEN SONDHEIM (1930-2021) wrote the music and lyrics for Saturday Night (1954), A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (1962), Anyone Can Whistle (1964), Company (1970), Follies (1971), A Little Night Music (1973), The Frogs (1974), Pacific Overtures (1976), Sweeney Todd (1979), Merrily We Roll Along (1981), Sunday In The Park With George (1984), Into The Woods (1987), and many other iconic musicals. He won the Tony Award for Best Score for Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, and Passion, all of which won the New York Drama Critics' Circle Award, as did Pacific Overtures and Sunday In The Park With George, the latter also receiving the Pulitzer Prize for Drama (1985)."
"Don't miss Sondheim & Lapine's modern fairy-tale musical, reimagined. On stage beginning November 20, the San Francisco Playhouse production brings wit, wonder, and a soaring score. Deadline calls Into the Woods "A musical theater masterpiece." Exclusive - $5 off Tickets w/ secret code FUNCHEAP The best seats go quickly. Tickets are subject to availability. "A funny, insightful, and thrilling story about life and death and all that's waiting along the way." - New York Theatre Guide "A musical theater masterpiece." - Deadline"
Into the Woods intertwines familiar fairy-tale characters — a childless Baker and his wife, Cinderella, and Jack — into a single narrative that examines the darker consequences of wish fulfillment. The musical blends humor, heartache, and memorable melodies to reveal unexpected twists and moral complexity beneath classic happy endings. The San Francisco Playhouse production opens November 20 and promises wit, wonder, and a soaring score. The production offers an exclusive $5 ticket discount with code FUNCHEAP and emphasizes limited availability. Stephen Sondheim's extensive body of work and multiple awards underscore the musical’s place within modern musical theatre canon.
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