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 enlarge | Artists: Stephen Sondheim, Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason
Label: RCA
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  115 reviews
Sales Rank: 1396
Format: Cast Recording, Extra Tracks, Original Recording Remastered
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 68636
UPC: 828766863628
EAN: 0828766863628
ASIN: B0009A40MA
Release Date: March 20, 2007
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 See Soundheim live when you can May 2, 2005
2 out of 11 found this review helpful
Small theatre groups are doing fine productions of his work.
The storyline is clever and imaginative. The songs are sentimental as well as sly. Great mix for an evening of fun
and fanciful explorations. Shout out to the Shawano, WI theatre
for their great production in "the box".
 And Happily Ever After! (?) March 4, 2005
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a great musical, as I saw the original with Bernadette Peters and have acted in it. The plot is incredible (where does Sondheim get these ideas?) and the music is surpasses some of the most revered scores shown on Broadway (I won't say which ones or else I will get unecessary hate mail). Great singers are Joanna Gleason as the Baker's wife (Moments in the Woods), and of course, Peter's rendition of the Witch (Last Midnight). The music cuts out a lot of dialouge, but that's only more motivation to go see the play! Or buy the DVD, whatever floats your boat.
Sondheim at His Best January 3, 2005
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
It's safe to say that INTO THE WOODS will go down as one of Broadway's classics. People have analyzed this show and applied it to so many areas of life, including the AIDS epidemic and 9/11. What this proves is the timeless quality of Sondheim and Lapine's musical that incorporates classic fairy tale characters into a story that teaches life lessons for all ages.
The voices on this recording are truly phenomenal. Bernadette Peters is often referred to as the last true Broadway actress as the Great White Way moves toward more Pop Musicals (WICKED, BROOKLYN, AVENUE Q, HAIRSPRAY), and it's true. She delivers a truly stunning performance.
Joanna Gleason deserved the Tony Award she received for her portrayal of The Baker's Wife. On the video recording of this production, she only confirms this.
Chip Zien is a perfect Baker, capturing the true meekness that the character calls for.
Having performed in two productions of this musical, I can say that I have the utmost respect for these actors and their talents. They are truly terrific.
I've listened to the 2002 recording and greatly prefer 1987. I'm sure I'm biased having grown up with the '87, but it is a great buy.
Also, the video recording for the musical is a great buy if you enjoy this CD. And a fun fact: This cast of INTO THE WOODS features cast members from Sondheim and Lapine's 1984 SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE. Common cast members include: Bernadette Peters, Barbara Bryne (Jack's mother), Robert Westenberg (Cinderella's Prince)
This touching musical is extremely clever and meticulous in that Stephen Sondheim way. Definitely a great buy!
Amazing November 21, 2004
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
I saw this show about a week ago and all I have to say is, this show is amazing. Pure genius. Now, the Witch is one of my dream roles.
One of Sondheim's best! July 16, 2004
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
INTO THE WOODS is one of Stephen Sondheim's best musicals! INTO THE WOODS was the first musical that I ever saw (I was six) I caught the acting bug right then and there. Since that time, I've had the priviledge of acting in several productions written by Mr. Sondheim, including INTO THE WOODS.
INTO THE WOODS weaves together two of the most important things in musical theatre: a wonderful story and beautiful music that relates the story to the actor and audience alike. Bernadette Peters is wonderful in this production as the Witch. No other actress could capture the wickedness of the witch in the first act, but also the vulnerability that she feels after she realizes that she's all alone in the world after Rapunzel leaves. Even though this recording does not include the charming "Our Little World" (which was written for the show after this recording), it is still a wonderful showcase of Mr. Sondheim's masterful work. I recommend it for anyone who is a fan of musical theatre and wants to explore their inner child.
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