Into the Woods

Into the Woods logo
Into the Woods logo
Into the Woods logo
April 29 - May 15, 2022

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine

Directed by Brent Walker
Assistant Directed by Jacqui Kotula
Music Direction by Ken Preuss
Assistant Music Direction by Holly Weis

Your favorite fairy tales hit the stage for an epic mashup about wishes, family and the choices we make.

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, musical...and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.

Winner of 4 Lou Awards!
Best Performer in Supporting Male Role Musical - Andrew McMath as Cinderella's Prince/Wolf
Best Scenic Design - Lauren M. Nichols
Best Lighting Design - G. "Max" Maxin IV and Derryll Lyall
Best Costume Design - Martha Shuford

Photo: Kat Filipinas

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2pm

Prairie Lakes Theater
515 E. Thacker StreetDes Plaines, IL 60016

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, musical...and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.

Winner of 4 Lou Awards!
Best Performer in Supporting Male Role Musical - Andrew McMath as Cinderella's Prince/Wolf
Best Scenic Design - Lauren M. Nichols
Best Lighting Design - G. "Max" Maxin IV and Derryll Lyall
Best Costume Design - Martha Shuford

Photo: Kat Filipinas

Cast

  • Baker Christopher Johnson
  • Baker's Wife Colleen Bruton
  • Witch Rachelle Kates
  • Narrator/Mysterious Man Stan Austin
  • Cinderella Chamaya Moody
  • Jack Ben Miller
  • Little Red Ridinghood Molly Dibble
  • Jack's Mother Amy Conn
  • Cinderella's Prince/Wolf Andrew McMath
  • Rapunzel Mary Laura Godby
  • Rapunzel's Prince Daniel James Rausch
  • Cinderella's Stepmother Ashley DeBruin
  • Florinda Sarah Jean Mergener
  • Lucinda Jessica Fabal
  • Steward Ray Mindas
  • Featured Ensemble Amanda Donohoe
  • Featured Ensemble Travis Monroe Neese
  • Featured Ensemble Bob Spidale
  • Featured Ensemble Vanessa Vuckovic
  • Boy (5 performances) Garrett Benveniste
  • Boy (4 performances) Nathaniel Stephen Arthur Vodak
  • The Giant Joanna Gleason

Creative

  • Director/Co-Choreographer Brent Walker
  • Assistant Director Jacqui Kotula
  • Music Director Ken Preuss
  • Assistant Music Director Holly Weis
  • Co-Choreographer Tuesdai B. Perry
  • Scenic Design Lauren M. Nichols
  • Costume Design Martha Shuford
  • Assistant Costume Designer Jessi Rodriguez
  • Lighting Design G. "Max" Maxin IV
  • Lighting Design Derryll Layall
  • Sound Design Jared Picchietti
  • Prop Design/Scenic Styling Brianna Consalvo
  • Hair and Wig Design Roberto Puig
  • Master Carpenter Eric Anderson
  • Paint Charge Ben Lipinski
  • Stage Manager Erin Versosky
  • Producer Heather Benveniste
  • Assistant Producer Allison Kasbee