Into the Woods Tour 1988 - Articles Page 18

Ages: 13+
Opened: November 22, 1988
Closing: unknown

Into the Woods - 1988 - US Tour History , Info & More

What happens after Happily Ever After, after all? In Sondheim and Lapine’s beloved musical retelling of the Grimm classics, a parade of familiar folktale figures find their way “Into the Woods” and try to get home before dark—under the guidance of Mark Lamos, who dazzled us with A Little Night Music in 2008.

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Houses on the Moon Theater Company Present 'DE NOVO' - Part 1: Lil' Silent 11/12-14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 10, 2009


The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College presentsthe first show of the Fall 2009 Season The Art of Justice Series, which integrates the performing arts and issues on justice, 'DE NOVO' - Part 1: Lil' Silent, running from November 12-14, 2009 at 7pm at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 899 Tenth Avenue, NYC. Admission is $15 (CUNY Students FREE).

Bernadette Peters: 'A Special Concert for Broadway Barks Because Broadway Cares' Plays The Minskoff 11/9
by BWW News Desk - Nov 9, 2009


Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS has announced the exciting news that Broadway star, Tony, Grammy and Golden Globe Award winner, and long-time BC/EFA friend and Trustee Bernadette Peters will perform a special one night only concert 'Bernadette Peters: A Special Concert for Broadway Barks Because Broadway Cares' on Monday, November 9 at 8 PM at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre (1515 Broadway).

Houses on the Moon Theater Company Present 'DE NOVO' - Part 1: Lil' Silent 11/12-14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Nov 5, 2009


The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College presentsthe first show of the Fall 2009 Season The Art of Justice Series, which integrates the performing arts and issues on justice, 'DE NOVO' - Part 1: Lil' Silent, running from November 12-14, 2009 at 7pm at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 899 Tenth Avenue, NYC. Admission is $15 (CUNY Students FREE).

The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College presents DE NOVO' - Part 1: Lil' Silent 11/12-14
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 28, 2009


The Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College presents the first show of the Fall 2009 Season The Art of Justice Series, which integrates the performing arts and issues on justice, 'DE NOVO' - Part 1: Lil' Silent, running from November 12-14, 2009 at 7pm at the Gerald W. Lynch Theater at John Jay College, 899 Tenth Avenue, NYC. Admission is $15 (CUNY Students FREE).

TheatreWorks Presents West Coast Premiere of A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS Tonight, 12/2
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 27, 2009


TheatreWorks, the nationally acclaimed theatre of Silicon Valley presents a festive holiday offering, the West Coast premiere of A CIVIL WAR CHRISTMAS: AN AMERICAN MUSICAL CELEBRATION, by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Paula Vogel.

Gleason, Moldovan, MacLaughlin Lead The Cast of PHANTOM At The Fox Theatre; Runs 9/30-10/25
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2009


The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince, returning to the Fox Theatre September 30-October 25 has announced casting for the production.

Kaufman Directs Morton, O'Malley, Ragusa & More In KC Rep's INTO THE WOODS, Runs 9/11-10/4
by BWW News Desk - Oct 4, 2009


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, opens the Rep's 2009-10 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim. Broadway director Moisés Kaufman will direct.

San Diego REPertory Theatre Kicks Off The 2009-2010 Season With LONG STORY SHORT 10/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2009


SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE kicks off the 2009-2010 Season with the whirlwind musical LONG STORY SHORT. Written by BRENDAN MILBURN and VALERIE VIGODA of the band GROOVELILY, this audacious musical takes audiences on a beautiful journey through one couple's 50 year relationship.

San Diego REPertory Theatre Kicks Off The 2009-2010 Season With LONG STORY SHORT 10/3
by BWW News Desk - Oct 3, 2009


SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE kicks off the 2009-2010 Season with the whirlwind musical LONG STORY SHORT. Written by BRENDAN MILBURN and VALERIE VIGODA of the band GROOVELILY, this audacious musical takes audiences on a beautiful journey through one couple's 50 year relationship.

Gleason, Moldovan, MacLaughlin Lead The Cast of PHANTOM At The Fox Theatre; Runs 9/30-10/25
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2009


The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince, returning to the Fox Theatre September 30-October 25 has announced casting for the production.

Photo Flash: The Almeida Theatre's Rehearsal of MRS. KLEIN
by Alexandra Johnson - Sep 25, 2009


Thea Sharrock will direct Clare Higgins in the title role of Mrs Klein in the first London revival of Nicholas Wright's play. Mrs Klein previews at the Almeida Theatre from 22 October 2009 with press night on 29 October 2009 and will run until 5 December 2009. Joining Clare Higgins are Nicola Walker as Paula and Kate Ashfield as Melitta. Designs are by Tim Hatley with lighting by Neil Austin and sound by Ian Dickinson.

Billy Crystal's 700 SUNDAYS Comes To The Cobb Center 12/16-20, Tickets On Sale 9/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 24, 2009


As a 2009-2010 season special for Atlanta Broadway Series, Billy Crystal will bring 700 SUNDAYS, his Tony Award-winning Broadway blockbuster, to Atlanta's Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre December 16-20, 2009. 700 SUNDAYS, a play performed and written by Mr. Crystal with additional content by Alan Zweibel is directed by two-time Tony Award winner Des McAnuff.

San Diego REPertory Theatre Kicks Off The 2009-2010 Season With LONG STORY SHORT 10/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 23, 2009


SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE kicks off the 2009-2010 Season with the whirlwind musical LONG STORY SHORT. Written by BRENDAN MILBURN and VALERIE VIGODA of the band GROOVELILY, this audacious musical takes audiences on a beautiful journey through one couple's 50 year relationship.

KC Rep's INTO THE WOODS Opens 9/18
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 17, 2009


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, opens the Rep's 2009-10 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim. Broadway director Moisés Kaufman will direct.

Kaufman Directs Morton, O'Malley, Ragusa & More In KC Rep's INTO THE WOODS, Runs 9/11-10/4
by BWW News Desk - Sep 11, 2009


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, opens the Rep's 2009-10 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim. Broadway director Moisés Kaufman will direct.

San Diego REPertory Theatre Kicks Off The 2009-2010 Season With LONG STORY SHORT 10/3
by Gabrielle Sierra - Sep 3, 2009


SAN DIEGO REPERTORY THEATRE kicks off the 2009-2010 Season with the whirlwind musical LONG STORY SHORT. Written by BRENDAN MILBURN and VALERIE VIGODA of the band GROOVELILY, this audacious musical takes audiences on a beautiful journey through one couple's 50 year relationship.

Gleason, Moldovan, MacLaughlin Lead The Cast of PHANTOM At The Fox Theatre; Runs 9/30-10/25
by Gabrielle Sierra - Aug 19, 2009


The Cameron Mackintosh/Really Useful Theatre Company, Inc. production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, directed by Harold Prince, returning to the Fox Theatre September 30-October 25 has announced casting for the production.

Kaufman Directs Morton, O'Malley, Ragusa & More In KC Rep's INTO THE WOODS, Runs 9/11-10/4
by Charlie Piane - Aug 18, 2009


Eric Rosen, artistic director of Kansas City Repertory Theatre, opens the Rep's 2009-10 season with the Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim. Broadway director Moisés Kaufman will direct.

Bernadette Peters: 'A Special Concert for Broadway Barks Because Broadway Cares' Plays The Minskoff 11/9
by Eddie Varley - Aug 11, 2009


Broadway Cares/ Equity Fights AIDS has announced the exciting news that Broadway star, Tony, Grammy and Golden Globe Award winner, and long-time BC/EFA friend and Trustee Bernadette Peters will perform a special one night only concert 'Bernadette Peters: A Special Concert for Broadway Barks Because Broadway Cares' on Monday, November 9 at 8 PM at Broadway's Minskoff Theatre (1515 Broadway).

Pittsburgh CLO Presents INTO THE WOODS 8/4-8/9 At The Benedum Center
by Charlie Piane - Aug 9, 2009


Find out what happens after 'happily ever after' when Pittsburgh CLO presents Into the Woods. Once Upon a Time, a Baker and his wife embarked on a quest to break a witch's spell. On their journey 'into the woods' they cross paths with Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella and a host of other hysterically flawed fairy tale characters.

Pittsburgh CLO Presents INTO THE WOODS 8/4-8/9 At The Benedum Center
by BWW News Desk - Aug 4, 2009


Find out what happens after 'happily ever after' when Pittsburgh CLO presents Into the Woods. Once Upon a Time, a Baker and his wife embarked on a quest to break a witch's spell. On their journey 'into the woods' they cross paths with Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella and a host of other hysterically flawed fairy tale characters.

Pittsburgh CLO Presents INTO THE WOODS 8/4-8/9 At The Benedum Center
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jul 21, 2009


Find out what happens after 'happily ever after' when Pittsburgh CLO presents Into the Woods. Once Upon a Time, a Baker and his wife embarked on a quest to break a witch's spell. On their journey 'into the woods' they cross paths with Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella and a host of other hysterically flawed fairy tale characters.

KC Rep Will Present INTO THE WOODS During 2009-2010 Season
by Charlie Piane - May 27, 2009


Kansas City Repertory Theatre is adding Stephen Sondheim's acclaimed musical Into the Woods to its upcoming season. Broadway director Moisés Kaufman will direct the Tony Award-winning musical, which will be presented at the Rep for the first time.

HEAVEN'S MY DESTINATION Begins In The Drury Theater 4/24-5/17
by BWW News Desk - Apr 24, 2009


The Cleveland Play House Artistic Director Michael Bloom announces the world premiere production of Thornton Wilder's novel Heaven's My Destination, adapted by award-winning playwright Lee Blessing. The play is the centerpiece of the fourth annual FusionFest, a multidisciplinary performing arts festival.

Fractured Fairy Tale INTO THE WOODS Opens At Lakewood Theatre Co 5/8
by Gabrielle Sierra - Apr 23, 2009


An ambivalent Cinderella? A blood-thirsty Little Red Ridinghood? A Prince Charming with a roving eye? A Witch...who raps? They're all among the cockeyed characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale opening at Lakewood Theatre Company on Friday May 8, 2009.

Other Productions of Into the Woods

1986   New York Reading
New York
1986   San Diego, CA (Regional) Old Globe Production (Pre-Broadway)
San Diego, CA (Regional)
1987   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1988   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
1990   West End London Production
West End
1997   Broadway Reunion Concert
Broadway
2002   Los Angeles Los Angeles Revival (Pre-Broadway)
Los Angeles
2002   Broadway Broadway Revival
Broadway
2007   West End London Revival
West End
2015   Off-Broadway Roundabout Theatre Company Production
Off-Broadway
2015   St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Muny Production
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2016   US Tour Fiasco Theater National Tour
US Tour
2019   Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl Revival
Los Angeles
2019   Immersive Rooftop Musical Society Immersive Production
Immersive
2022   Broadway Broadway Revival Production
Broadway
2023   US Tour US Tour
US Tour

Into the Woods - 1988 US Tour Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Bernadette Peters
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Book of a Musical James Lapine
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Costume Design Ann Hould-Ward
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Director - Musical James Lapine
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Into the Woods
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration Jonathan Tunick
1988 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Set Design Tony Straiges
1988 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical James Lapine
1988 New York Drama Critics Circle Awards Best Musical Stephen Sondheim
1988 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical James Lapine
1988 Tony Awards Best Choreography Lar Lubovitch
1988 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Ann Hould-Ward
1988 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical James Lapine
1988 Tony Awards Best Musical Heidi Landesman
1988 Tony Awards Best Musical Rocco Landesman
1988 Tony Awards Best Musical Rick Steiner
1988 Tony Awards Best Musical M. Anthony Fisher
1988 Tony Awards Best Musical Frederic H. Mayerson
1988 Tony Awards Best Musical Jujamcyn Theatres
1988 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Stephen Sondheim
1988 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Robert Westenberg
1988 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Joanna Gleason
1988 Tony Awards Best Scenic Design Tony Straiges

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