Into the Woods
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News & Reviews
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Stephen Sondheim, who turned 90 on March 22, was given a birthday celebration to remember when scores of artists came together, virtually, to perform his songs on Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration last night. The two-plus-hour event, a benefit for ASTEP (Artists Striving to End Poverty), was hosted by Raúl Esparza and includes performances and birthday wishes from Esparza, Mandy Patinkin, Audra McDonald, Meryl Streep, Patti LuPone, Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Lane, Kelli O’Hara, Laura Benanti, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Donna Murphy, Alexander Gemignani, and so many more. You can watch it here.
Reasons to celebrate may be hard to come by these days, but the 90th birthday of Stephen Sondheim is certainly one of them. To mark the occasion, we've assembled all of the Sondheim songs and cast albums on Nonesuch recordings in one place, featuring Mandy Patinkin, Audra McDonald, Dawn Upshaw, Jonny Depp, Angela Lansbury, Patti LuPone, Michael Cerveris, Raúl Esparza, Laura Benanti, Nathan Lane, Neil Patrick Harris, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Vanessa WIlliams, Alexander Gemignani, and more. "When his words go through my system," Patinkin tells the Guardian, "they rejuvenate my mind and soul to a point of reminding me what it is I am trying to be alive for."
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About This Album
Into the Woods has "moments that pierce the heart as no other musical this season does ... By all means, go. Admire the view. But, above all, listen."
—Ben Brantley, New York TimesNonesuch Records releases the new Broadway cast recording of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's INTO THE WOODS. The cast recording is conducted by Paul Gemignani, orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick, produced by Steve Epstein and engineered by Todd Whitelock.
Blending five classic Grimms’ fairy tales with an original story of a childless Baker and his Wife, who attempt to reverse a curse on their family in order to have a child, the show features the stories of “Cinderella,” “Rapunzel,” “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Jack and the Beanstalk” as it explores what happens after the “happily ever after.”
The new Broadway production of INTO THE WOODS won the Tony award for Best Musical Revival and stars Vanessa Williams (Witch) and John McMartin (Mysterious Man/Narrator. Additional cast members include Laura Benanti (Cinderella), Gregg Edelman (Cinderella's Prince), Christopher Sieber (Rapunzel's Prince), Melissa Dye (Rapunzel), Kerry O'Malley (Baker's Wife), Stephen DeRosa (Baker), Adam Wylie (Jack), Mary Louise Burke (Jack's Mother), Molly V. Ephraim (Little Red Riding Hood), Chad Kimball (Milky-White), Trent Armand Kendall (Steward), Pamela Myers (Cinderella's Stepmother), Tracy Nicole Chapman (Florinda), Amanda Naughton (Lucinda), Dennis Kelly (Cinderella's Father). Ensemble cast members include Jennifer Malenke, Kate Reinders, Adam Brazier, Linda Mugleston and Stephen Berger.
The creative team for INTO THE WOODS is comprised of Stephen Sondheim (Music & Lyrics), James Lapine (Book and Direction), John Carrafa (Choreographer), Douglas W. Schmidt (Set Design), Susan Hilferty (Costume Design), Brian MacDevitt (Lighting), Dan Moses Schreier (Sound Designer) and Paul Gemignani (Musical Director). The producer is Dodger Theatricals together with Stage Holdings and Theater Dreams.
INTO THE WOODS originally opened on Broadway on November 5, 1987, running for 764 performances; a U.S. national tour was launched in 1988; a London production was staged in 1990 and a television production aired in 1991. Since the first Broadway run, INTO THE WOODS has been the most licensed Sondheim show for professional and amateur production.
Credits
MUSICIANS
Musical Direction: Paul Gemignani
Cast (in order of appearance)
Narrator: John McMartin
Cinderella: Laura Benanti
Jack: Adam Wylie
Milky-White: Chad Kimball
Baker: Stephen DeRosa
Baker's Wife: Kerry O’Malley
Cinderella's Stepmother: Pamela Myers
Florinda: Tracy Nicole Chapman
Lucinda: Amanda Naughton
Jack's Mother: Marylouise Burke
Little Red Ridinghood: Molly Ephraim
Witch: Vanessa Williams
Cinderella's Father: Dennis Kelly
Cinderella’s Mother: Laura Benanti
Mysterious Man: John McMartin
Wolves: Gregg Edelman, Christopher Sieber
Rapunzel: Melissa Dye
Rapunzel's Prince: Christopher Sieber
Grandmother: Pamela Myers
Cinderella's Prince: Gregg Edelman
Steward: Trent Armand Kendall
Horse: Jennifer Malenke
Orchestra
Paul Gemignani, conductor
Violin: Marilyn Reynolds, concertmistress; Mineko Yajima
Viola: Richard Brice, Shelley Holland-Moritz
Cello: Deborah Assael
Bass: John Beal
Woodwinds: John Campo, bassoon; Les Scott, flute, piccolo; Amy Zoloto, clarinet
Trumpet: Dominic Derasse
French Horn: Nancy Billmann; Ronald Sell, orchestral contractor
Percussion: Larry Lelli, Paul Pizzuti
Harp: Beth Robinson
Keyboard: Annbritt du Chateau, associate conductor; Mark Mitchell, assistant conductorPRODUCTION CREDITS
Premiere Performance: February 1, 2002, at the Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles
New York Premiere: April 30, 2002, at the Broadhurst Theatre
Recording produced by Steven Epstein
Engineered by Todd Whitelock
Editing Engineer: Robert Wolff
Recorded May 2002 at Right Track Recording, New York City
Assistant Engineers: Andrew Felluss, Timmy Olmstead and Jason Stasium
Edited and mixed at Sony Music Studios, New York City
Music Preparation: Katharine Edmonds/Emily Grishman Music Preparation
Synthesizer Programmer: Bruce Samuels
Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Design by Gabriele Wilson with Claire Williams
Cover art by Serino Coyne Inc.
Executive Producer: Robert Hurwitz
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Release Date:
Tuesday, June 25, 2002 - 04:00
DescriptionExcerpt:
This Stephen Sondheim / James Lapine musical is a compendium of fairy tales for grown-ups. Following its 2002 premiere, the New York Times said this Vanessa Williams–helmed revival offered "moments that pierce the heart as no other musical this season does."
Description:
Into the Woods has "moments that pierce the heart as no other musical this season does ... By all means, go. Admire the view. But, above all, listen."
—Ben Brantley, New York Times
Nonesuch Records releases the new Broadway cast recording of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's INTO THE WOODS. The cast recording is conducted by Paul Gemignani, orchestrated by Jonathan Tunick, produced by Steve Epstein and engineered by Todd Whitelock.
Blending five classic Grimms’ fairy tales with an original story of a childless Baker and his Wife, who attempt to reverse a curse on their family in order to have a child, the show features the stories of “Cinderella,” “Rapunzel,” “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Jack and the Beanstalk” as it explores what happens after the “happily ever after.”
The new Broadway production of INTO THE WOODS won the Tony award for Best Musical Revival and stars Vanessa Williams (Witch) and John McMartin (Mysterious Man/Narrator. Additional cast members include Laura Benanti (Cinderella), Gregg Edelman (Cinderella's Prince), Christopher Sieber (Rapunzel's Prince), Melissa Dye (Rapunzel), Kerry O'Malley (Baker's Wife), Stephen DeRosa (Baker), Adam Wylie (Jack), Mary Louise Burke (Jack's Mother), Molly V. Ephraim (Little Red Riding Hood), Chad Kimball (Milky-White), Trent Armand Kendall (Steward), Pamela Myers (Cinderella's Stepmother), Tracy Nicole Chapman (Florinda), Amanda Naughton (Lucinda), Dennis Kelly (Cinderella's Father). Ensemble cast members include Jennifer Malenke, Kate Reinders, Adam Brazier, Linda Mugleston and Stephen Berger.
The creative team for INTO THE WOODS is comprised of Stephen Sondheim (Music & Lyrics), James Lapine (Book and Direction), John Carrafa (Choreographer), Douglas W. Schmidt (Set Design), Susan Hilferty (Costume Design), Brian MacDevitt (Lighting), Dan Moses Schreier (Sound Designer) and Paul Gemignani (Musical Director). The producer is Dodger Theatricals together with Stage Holdings and Theater Dreams.
INTO THE WOODS originally opened on Broadway on November 5, 1987, running for 764 performances; a U.S. national tour was launched in 1988; a London production was staged in 1990 and a television production aired in 1991. Since the first Broadway run, INTO THE WOODS has been the most licensed Sondheim show for professional and amateur production.
ProductionCredits:
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Premiere Performance: February 1, 2002, at the Ahmanson Theatre, Los Angeles
New York Premiere: April 30, 2002, at the Broadhurst Theatre
Recording produced by Steven Epstein
Engineered by Todd Whitelock
Editing Engineer: Robert Wolff
Recorded May 2002 at Right Track Recording, New York City
Assistant Engineers: Andrew Felluss, Timmy Olmstead and Jason Stasium
Edited and mixed at Sony Music Studios, New York City
Music Preparation: Katharine Edmonds/Emily Grishman Music Preparation
Synthesizer Programmer: Bruce Samuels
Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine
Design by Gabriele Wilson with Claire Williams
Cover art by Serino Coyne Inc.
Executive Producer: Robert Hurwitz
Cover Art:
Nonesuch Selection Number:
79686
Number of Discs in Set:
1disc
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CD+MP3 (SALE)
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Artist Name:
Stephen Sondheim
MusicianDetails:
MUSICIANS
Musical Direction: Paul Gemignani
Cast (in order of appearance)
Narrator: John McMartin
Cinderella: Laura Benanti
Jack: Adam Wylie
Milky-White: Chad Kimball
Baker: Stephen DeRosa
Baker's Wife: Kerry O’Malley
Cinderella's Stepmother: Pamela Myers
Florinda: Tracy Nicole Chapman
Lucinda: Amanda Naughton
Jack's Mother: Marylouise Burke
Little Red Ridinghood: Molly Ephraim
Witch: Vanessa Williams
Cinderella's Father: Dennis Kelly
Cinderella’s Mother: Laura Benanti
Mysterious Man: John McMartin
Wolves: Gregg Edelman, Christopher Sieber
Rapunzel: Melissa Dye
Rapunzel's Prince: Christopher Sieber
Grandmother: Pamela Myers
Cinderella's Prince: Gregg Edelman
Steward: Trent Armand Kendall
Horse: Jennifer Malenke
Orchestra
Paul Gemignani, conductor
Violin: Marilyn Reynolds, concertmistress; Mineko Yajima
Viola: Richard Brice, Shelley Holland-Moritz
Cello: Deborah Assael
Bass: John Beal
Woodwinds: John Campo, bassoon; Les Scott, flute, piccolo; Amy Zoloto, clarinet
Trumpet: Dominic Derasse
French Horn: Nancy Billmann; Ronald Sell, orchestral contractor
Percussion: Larry Lelli, Paul Pizzuti
Harp: Beth Robinson
Keyboard: Annbritt du Chateau, associate conductor; Mark Mitchell, assistant conductor
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