Roy Berko
INTO THE WOOD is a well-conceived script, which gets a fine GLT production! There has been, and will be many presentations of this musical, but few will match this one! Go…enjoy musical theatre at its finest!
To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.
Mark Horning
If you are a fan of Stephen Sondheim then you will probably flock to this show and love every minute of it. Good for you. As for me there is not enough aspirin in the world that could get me back to see this show in any form but that is just me. The audience loved it and you will probably love it also.
To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's Review here.
Howard Gollop
Director Victoria Bussert charges though the dark proceedings with clarity and style. With the craftsmanship of choreographer Jaclyn Miller and musical director Matthew Webb, the able ensemble moves assuredly through production numbers and pathos with equal alacrity. It's an engaging forest of light and dark undertones that beckon the willing audience to get lost into.
To see a full review of this show, read Howard Gollop's review here.
Chris Howey
This Great Lakes Theater production of the much-loved Stephen Sondheim musical bristles with invigorating movement and features a raft of fine singing voices. And aside from a couple wrinkles, it is a richly involving treat.
To see a full review of this show, read Chris Howey's Review here.
Laura Kennelly
Stephen Sondheim’s classic Into the Woods, now at the Playhouse Square’s Hanna Theater, offers a blissful, exuberant, dangerous — and deliciously musical — expedition into the forest.
As director Victoria Bussert pointed out in the program notes, “Be careful what you wish for, you may get it.” And that’s what Into the Woods’ two full acts are all about. It’s an enchanting production shining with exceptional performances.
To see a full review of this show go here or read Laura's posts at Cool Cleveland.
Kate Klotzbach
Busser's direction is quick-paced and well-timed, making this production a whimsical whirlwind well worth entering Into the Woods for.
To see a full review of this show, read Kate's posts here.
Dr. Yuko Kurahashi
Into the Woods is not a typical happy musical. During the “natural disaster,” three mothers die, leaving Little Riding Hood, Jack, and the baby motherless. Two adolescents may be under the parental guidance of the Baker and Cinderella for several years. The third mother, the witch, is left “childless” as the Giant’s Wife kills Rapunzel. The multiple deaths, along with philosophical quests in the story, transform this musical into a social parable, offering the possibility of multiple interpretations about humans, their relationships, and the environment. Underneath the vivacious, colorful, cheerful presentation, The Great Lakes Theater production of Into the Woods compelling maintains Sondheim and Lapine’s revisional work, which came out of an intellectual and aesthetically challenging twist on the traditional fairytales.
To see a full review of this show, read Yuko's posts here.
