After such a long hiatus, Katie and I were thrilled to be able to attend the live theatre production, Into the Woods, at City Springs Theatre. What a fabulous show to start the 2021-2022 season!
Performed by an exceptionally talented cast, this show is a delightful romp through some of the most beloved fairy tales, but with some very surprising plot twists. The clever sets easily transported us from cottages, into the woods, and then on to the castle. We loved the costumes, especially Milky White, the cow and of course, Cinderella's ball gown! Enchanting an audience filled with children as well as adults, all of the characters were fantastic. We especially liked the costume and wicked voice of the Witch, the beautiful voice of the Baker, the ominous voice and body language of the Wolf, and the bubbly personally of Little Red Riding Hood. Filled with a wonderful musical score, I have found the theme song, "Into the Woods" traipsing through my mind all day!
With a Tony Award-winning book and score, Into the Woods is both enchanting and touching, as it tells
the magical tale of a Baker and his wife, who in their quest to have a child, make a bargain with a
vengeful witch. Their journey into the woods brings them in contact with a host of fairytale characters
including Cinderella, Jack, Rapunzel, a wolf, a giant, and even a handsome prince, or two. Ultimately, the characters are forced to experience the unintended consequences of their actions. One of Broadway
legend Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods is a masterful, musical journey for audiences of
all ages.
We thoroughly enjoyed this show and think your family will also. Thank you to City Springs Theatre Company for hosting us and as always, the opinions expressed are entirely my own.
NOTE: Into the Woods contains some adult themes but is suitable for all ages.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Presented by City Springs Theatre Company, Atlanta’s home for professional musical theatre and UPS, this show will run this week: July 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Wed - Sat @ 8:00pm, Sat & Sun @ 2:00pm
PURCHASE TICKETS: HERE.
Tickets are $40-$100, with discounts for seniors, students, groups, and active and retired military personnel. Visit www.CitySpringsTheatre.com or call 404-477-4365 for more information.
LOCATION:
Byers Theatre at The Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs.
CAST:
- Terry Burrell as The Witch (Broadway: Three Penny Opera, Thoroughly Modern
Millie, Swinging on a Star, Into the Woods, Honky Tonk Nights, Dreamgirls, Eubie!), - Billy Tighe as The Baker (Broadway: Pippin; West End: The Book of Mormon),
- Felicia Boswell as The Baker’s Wife (Broadway: Shuffle Along, Motown the Musical, Memphis; TV: NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert)
- Colt Prattes as Cinderella’s Prince and The Wolf (Broadway: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, West Side Story, A Chorus Line; TV: ABC’s Dirty Dancing Remake).
- Featuring Leigh Ellen Jones as Cinderella, Jalise Wilson as Little Red Riding Hood, Haden Rider as Jack, Ingrid Cole as Jack’s Mother, Jeff McKerley as The Narrator and Benjamin H. Moore as Rapunzel’s Prince.
- Also in the cast are Rayven Bailey, Beth Beyer, Amber Talley, Lindsey Rae Pawlewicz, Davon Farmer, Lawrence Flowers, Lamont Hill, Ally Duncan, and Arielle Geller.
City Springs Theatre’s production is directed by Kayce Grogan-Wallace and choreographed by Cindy
Mora Reiser, with music supervision by Chris Brent Davis and music direction from S. Renee Clark. The
show features the City Springs Theatre Orchestra conducted by Chris Brent Davis, as well as lighting
design by Mike Wood, sound design by Keith Bergeron, properties design by Russ Williamson, hair and
wig design by George Deavours, and production stage managed by Randy Lawson.
COVID-19 PROTOCOLS FOR “INTO THE WOODS”:
TEMPERATURE CHECKS FOR ALL PATRONS WILL TAKE PLACE PRIOR TO ENTRY. MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES, FOR ALL PATRONS REGARDLESS OF AGE. EVERY SEAT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE.
ABOUT CITY SPRINGS THEATRE COMPANY:
City Springs Theatre Company was formed by Sandy Springs residents and is dedicated to entertaining, educating, and enriching the community while contributing to its cultural and economic development by creating world-class theatre experiences at the new Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Through Broadway-style musical theatre featuring regional and national artists, creating a broad range of arts education programs for the enrichment of the community, and providing entertaining and inspiring productions for diverse audiences, City Springs Theatre Company establishes Sandy Springs as a growing cultural center. City Springs Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit cultural organization.
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