'Into the Woods' by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim is a unique take on classic fairy tales, weaving them together to create a complex and engaging storyline. The plot revolves around characters like the Baker and his wife who embark on a quest to break a curse placed upon them by a witch. Through a series of interconnected events, the characters must confront moral dilemmas and face the consequences of their actions. The writing style is described as smart, literate, and rich in themes, capturing the essence of the stage production.
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Content warnings include themes of death, betrayal, parental conflict, and moral dilemmas.
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Romantic elements are present but are often intertwined with themes of betrayal and complexity, contributing to character development rather than serving as the central focus.
From The Publisher:
That joyous rarity, a work of sophisticated artistic ambition and deep political purpose that affords nonstop pleasure.-William A. Henry III, Time
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Stephen Sondheim is generally recognized as one of the most influential and innovative artists working in contemporary musical theatre. He has written lyrics for West Side Story, Gypsy and Do I Hear a Waltz, and the complete scores (music and lyrics) for works such as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Into the Woods, Company, A Little Night Music, Follies, Sunday in the Park with George, Assassins, Passion, Pacific Overtures and Sweeney Todd/ He has won six Tony Awards for Best Score for a Musical, a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, an Academy Award for Best Song, eight Grammy Awards, and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and many other honors. James Lapine has written and directed the plays Twelve Dreams, Table Settings, Luck, Pluck and Virtue, Fran's Bed, The Moment When, Mrs. Miller Does Her Thing, and Act One, an adaptation of Moss Hart's autobiography. He has written the book for and directed the musicals Into the Woods, Passion and Sunday in the Park with George (all with scores by Stephen Sondheim) and Falsettos, A New Brain, Muscles and Little Miss Sunshine (all with scores by William Finn). He has directed numerous plays on Broadway and at leading theatres around the country, and has received three Tony Awards, five Drama Desk awards, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.
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