Happily ever after . . . and then what? Composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim and book writer James Lapine ask the question in their stunning 1986 musical Into the Woods. The witty, whimsical, poignant show interweaves fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm – Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and Rapunzel – with an original story about a baker and his wife on a quest to break a witch’s curse so they can start a family. Constantine Costi directs the Tony Award-winning musical for State Opera South Australia with an all-South Australian cast including Hugh Sheridan as the Baker, Johanna Allen as his wife and Rosie Hosking as the Witch. (Read our cover feature on page 30.)

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What happens after “happily ever after”?

Step into the spellbinding world of Into the Woods, the Tony Award-winning musical with an unforgettable score and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and masterful storytelling in the book by James Lapine. This witty, whimsical, and deeply moving show intertwines beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales — including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel — with an original story of a baker and his wife on a quest to break a witch’s curse and start a family.

As wishes are made and paths are followed, the characters discover that every choice has consequences, and that the journey is often more revealing than the destination. Into the Woods is a magical theatrical experience that explores love, loss, and the power of families.