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 enlarge | Director: James Lapine
Actors: Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, Chip Zien, Tom Aldredge, Robert Westenberg
Studio: Image Entertainment
Category: DVD
List Price: $24.98
Buy New: $14.92
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Avg. Customer Rating:  257 reviews
Sales Rank: 1054
Format: Color, Dvd-video, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 153
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
DVD Layers: 2
DVD Sides: 1
Picture Format: Academy Ratio
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: D5967D
UPC: 014381596724
EAN: 0014381596724
ASIN: B00001PE59
Theatrical Release Date: March 20, 1991
Release Date: August 27, 1997
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 One mixed-up fairy tale January 12, 2008
I'm not usually much for stage productions on DVD. In general, I think the best way to view a play is to go to a theater. Capturing it on film loses a little something, since you're restricted to watching where the camera brings you, and you can't enjoy the surrounding atmosphere. I say this as an explanation of why I gave Into the Woods only 4 stars. If I were able to watch it as intended, it would easily be 5 stars, but there is something that I feel is lost in translation.
That said, Into the Woods is an excellent musical by the legendary Steven Sondheim. It takes a mixture of fairy tales, including Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Cinderella, and puts them all into a blender. The result is a play that has a very quirky first act, and a surprisingly dark second half. The music is excellent, and the songs are at times laugh out loud funny -- especially when it comes to the pair of womanizing Prince Charmings.
Bernadette Peters steals the show with her amazing acting as the evil witch. However, all the performances in this production are spot-on, and the script, music, and timing are perfect. If you're familiar with the fairy tales involved, you already know the plot -- or at least the first half of it. You'll be surprised and delighted to see where the rest of the story leads. Happily Ever After isn't the end of this tale. Into the Woods is a fun production that is both charming and suspenseful. If you enjoy musicals, it's definitely a must-see.
Great Musical December 26, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I took my daughter to see this musical when she was quite young and we just loved it. Unfortunately they never brought it back but now it is on DVD. It is a fascinating fairy tale that is made up of several fairy tales all in one. The acting and singing is just tremendous. One slight warning or negative for those families that hold high moral standards, there are a couple of short scenes that are "sexually suggestive" but in today's rotted culture it is pretty mild. I tell you this so that you may want to review it before you show it to your children and decide for yourselves. All in all it is a very entertaining and clever play/musical that the whole family can enjoy.
 Great musical, poor recording December 24, 2007
This DVD of Into the Woods, a musical by Sondheim, was recorded during the nineties starting Bernadette Peters amongst an awesome cast. The plot pertains several child stories but addressed to an adult audience.
It was nominated (and won) several awards when presented in the Big Apple. The cast includes Joanna Gleason whose performance is awesome and not unlikely, her best. Ms. Peter's is unique when costumed with her weird witch attire.
The video has a simple staging (unlike others such as Victor Victoria) but a great plot. This DVD is superb. Don't expect an awesome staging but is a recording of the actual show performed in NY. Video is adequate (not great) but has a big drawback; the sound. In order to listen it at a descent volume, you need to increase your system by about six (6) decibels.
Nevertheless, is the only way of watching a show that's not playing anymore. A must have to all of us Broadway Fans. When you watch it, memories of your childhood will come to your mind. By all means, get a copy of it.
Happily ever after December 14, 2007
This is an original cast recording of a fantastic play. It is very difficult to explain how truly good this is. The weaving of different characters from different fairy tales into a story is a sheer delight. The music and acting are suberb. Trust me when I say no one dominates the play. Bernadette Peters, whom I love, does not take over the play but shares the stage equally with her fellow actors. JoAnna Gleason and Chip Zien are particularly poignant in their portrayals of the Baker and his Wife, and all the characters are well acted. This is a must have for any serious devotee of fine musicals. The DVD is the way to go if you can find it.
great show December 2, 2007
great show!
saw it on stage and it's great to have this as well.
you gotta see it!
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