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| Meggie Siegrist, Nick Barakos and Alyssa Chiarello Photo by Brennen Russell |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"Featuring one of Stephen Sondheim's best scores and an ingenious book by James Lapine, Into the Woods is an immensely delightful musical that blends heart and humor. The Phoenix Theatre Company presents a solid and satisfying take on the beloved musical. With a uniformly strong cast, imaginative staging, and rich creative elements, this production perfectly captures the magic and emotional depth of this intricate tale. Those new to the piece will appreciate the cleverness of the material while those familiar with the show will find a fresh appreciation in the crisp pacing, clear storytelling, and dynamic performances. It's a gorgeous production that respects the material while offering a few unique touches of its own." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"astonishingly sharp, brilliantly cast, magnificently sung, stunningly staged by Karla Koskinen, and sharply choreographed by Nicole I. Olson. Be warned that any Sondheim show is far from a conventional contemporary musical. Lapine’s clever combination of several well-known fairy stories is weaved into a show that makes one wonder if the wishes we all have may stymie our hopes. Add Sondheim’s remarkable score that uses his complex but stunningly pleasant melodies to capture the characters’ ups and downs." -Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix (click here to read the complete review)
"Fairy tales have always promised us that once the dragon is slain and the prince is kissed, the story ends in blissful finality. But Into The Woods, now playing at The Phoenix Theatre Company’s Hormel Theatre until July 13, dares to ask, what if that happy ending is only the beginning? In this sumptuous and strikingly realized production, directed by Karla Koskinen, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s intricate musical weaves together classic fairy tale characters and forces them to face the fallout of their own wishes. It’s a dazzling, extremely funny, and ultimately haunting journey, staged with both grandeur and intimacy in a way that lingers long after the final note." - David Appleford, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
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