Into the Woods

By James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim

Directed by Steve Nibbe

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. When a Baker and his Wife learn they've been cursed with childlessness by the Witch next door, they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell, swindling, lying to and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red, Rapunzel and Jack (the one who climbed the beanstalk). Everyone's wish is granted at the end of Act One, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later, with disastrous results. What begins a lively irreverent fantasy in the style of "The Princess Bride" becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children. (Description courtesy of MTI)

Produced by Verona Area High School at 300 Richard St

Performances: September 28 - October 1, 2006

Performance Times: 28,29,30 @ 7:30 and 1 @

Ticket Prices: $8

Call 845-4488 for reservations or more information.