The Connecticut Theatre Company is presenting the play “Into the Woods,” a musical with a creative take on well-known, old fairy tales.
The Theatre says that
The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
The book Into the Woods was written by James Lapine, who also directed the original Broadway production. Music an lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim.
Dennis Hull plays the Narrator and Mysterious Man. Victoria Zacharski plays the role of “Cinderella,” Raul Calderon plays “Jack” and Jodi Dickson plays the part of “Jack’s Mother.”
“The Baker” is played by Duane Campbell and Johanna Regan Milani plays the “Baker’s Wife.” Hannah Rubitz plays the part of “Cinderella’s Stepmother,” Kennedy Morris plays the part of “Florinda” and the role ” Lucinda” is played by Kristi Yurko.
Lisa DeAngelis performs the role “Little Red Riding Hood,” Kat Blair plays “The Witch,” Cinderella’s mother is played by Erin Aldrich, Sabrina Reed plays the role of “Rapunzel,” Stephen Michelsson plays “Cinderella’s Prince” and the “Wolf,” Noah Pekari plays “Rapunzel’s Prince,” Henry Quinones plays the role of “Steward,” Nancy Thody plays “Granny” and the Giant and Stephen Maher plays Cinderella’s father.
The play will be performed from May 24, 2019 to June 16th.
"Into the Woods"
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| Fri, May 24th | 7:00pm |
| Sat, May 25th | 7:00pm |
| Fri, May 31st | 7:00pm |
| Sat, June 1st | 7:00pm |
| Sun, June 2nd | 2:00pm |
| Fri, June 7th | 7:00pm |
| Sat, June 8th | 7:00pm |
| Sun, June 9th | 2:00pm |
| Fri, June 14th | 7:00pm |
| Sat, June 15th | 7:00pm |
| Sun, June 16th | 2:00pm |
The Theatre says that its production of the play, “Is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.”
Tickets are available at the Theater’s online box office. The Theater’s website is connecticuttheatrecompany.org.
The Connecticut Theater Company is located at the historic Repertory Theatre of New Britain, which is at 23 Norden Street.
In describing its mission, the Connecticut Theatre Company says that,
Our goal is to stimulate, promote, teach and develop interest in the dramatic arts; to educate the general public in the dramatic arts; to advance the general level of culture in the field of dramatic arts by the production of plays, musicals, readings, dramas, comedies, shows, and dramatic arts in all forms and of the highest standards. Connecticut Theatre Company is a performing arts group that is dedicated to entertaining, educating and supporting our community. Our focus is on providing great, year-round performances and entertainment events for central Connecticut and the surrounding areas.
Connecticut Theatre Company is a 100% volunteer-based organization with a team of dedicated individuals who firmly believe that performing arts can provide a number of benefits to individuals, families, businesses, communities and the state of Connecticut. While all theatres are based around performing arts, Connecticut Theatre Company is dedicated to finding and pursuing opportunities to partner with other entities for the betterment of the community.
