Kate Fleetwood, Jo Foster, Jamie Parker, and more join cast of 'Into the Woods'
The cast for Jordan Fein's production of Into the Woods includes several musical theatre names such as Katie Brayben, Chumisa Dornford-May, Jo Foster, and Jamie Parker.
Summary
- Into the Woods begins performances at the Bridge Theatre on 2 December
- Musical theatre stars in the cast will include Jo Foster Chumisa Dornford-May and Jamie Parker
- The creative team is led by Jordan Fein and Tom Scutt
Casting has been revealed for a new staging of Into the Woods, which begins performances at the Bridge Theatre in London on 2 December.
The cast includes Valda Aviks (The Addams Family Musical) as Grandmother/Giant, Geoffrey Aymer (The Wizard of Oz) as Cinderella’s Father, Katie Brayben (Tammy Faye) as the Baker’s Wife, Bella Brown (Evita) as Rapunzel, Chumisa Dornford-May (Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812) as Cinderella, Kate Fleetwood (London Road, My Master Builder) as the Witch, Jo Foster (Why Am I So Single?) as Jack, Michael Gould (Oedipus) as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, Jennifer Hepburn (Mamma Mia!) as Cinderella’s Stepmother, Hana Ichijo (The Baker’s Wife) as Lucinda, Julie Jupp (A Christmas Carol) as Jack’s Mother, Gabrielle Lewis-Dodson (42nd Street) as Florinda, Gracie McGonigal (The Little Big Things) as Little Red Ridinghood, Hughie O’Donnell (King Lear) as the Steward, Jamie Parker (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as the Baker, Oliver Savile (Wicked) as Cinderella’s Prince/Wolf, and Rhys Whitfield (The Phantom of the Opera) as Rapunzel’s Prince.
Completing the cast are Standbys Taite-Elliot Drew (Cabaret), Jacob Fowler (Heathers), Sophie Linder Lee (Wicked), and Chloe Saracco (Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812).
Directed Jordan Fein, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s musical weaves together several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, focusing on a Baker and his wife's greatest desire to break a witch's curse and have a child.
Fein commented: "I’m thrilled and honoured to direct this new production of Into The Woods at The Bridge. It’s a musical that speaks to the necessity and power of community through the brilliant music and words of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. To create this production with such an extraordinary cast and creative team is an actual dream come true."
The creative team also includes set and costume designer Tom Scutt, musical supervisor and musical director Mark Aspinall, sound designer Adam Fisher, lighting designer Aideen Malone, video designer Roland Horvath, movement director Jenny Ogilvie, and wigs, hair and make-up designer Sam Cox.
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Photo credit: Jo Foster, Kate Fleetwood, Katie Brayben, Chumisa Dornford-May, and Jamie Parker. (Courtesy of production)
Frequently asked questions
What is Into the Woods about?
Journey beyond “happily ever after” in Into The Woods, Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s most spellbinding musical, which returns to London in a brilliant new revival at the Bridge Theatre. Directed by Jordan Fein (Fiddler on the Roof), this production brings dazzling imagination to one of Sondheim’s greatest works.
Where is Into the Woods playing?
Into the Woods is playing at Bridge Theatre. The theatre is located at 3 Potters Fields Park, London, SE1 2SG.
How long is Into the Woods?
The running time of Into the Woods is 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval.
How do you book tickets for Into the Woods?
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What's the age requirement for Into the Woods?
The recommended age for Into the Woods is Ages 12+. Under 5s will not be admitted.
How much do tickets cost for Into the Woods?
Tickets for Into the Woods start at £32.
Who wrote Into the Woods?
The lyrics and music are by Stephen Sondheim, and the show’ book is by James Lapine.
What songs are in Into the Woods?
There are numerous songs in this show, including “Ever After,” “Moments in the Woods,” and “Last Midnight.”
Who directed Into the Woods?
Jordan Fein is the director.
Is Into the Woods appropriate for kids?
This show is recommended for those ages 12 and up.
Is Into the Woods good?
Into the Woods is one of Sondheim’s most famous shows. With a visionary creative team and a formidable cast, this imaginative new revival imbues an already incredible show with new magic that will continue to captivate audiences.
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