DETROIT – The Bonstelle Theatre brings classic fairy tale characters to life in the award-winning musical "Into the Woods," opening at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 20. Combining the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim with the text of James Lapine, "Into the Woods" explores the very real consequences that traditional fairly tales often ignore.
"Into the Woods" is on stage at the Bonstelle Theatre from April 20-22 & 27-29.
Jack and the Beanstalk, Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood and Rapunzel are just some of the familiar characters whose stories intersect as they each try to reach their dream of living "Happily Ever After." Along the way, they encounter the baker and his wife, who have been left childless due to a family curse. To break the curse, the couple must rely on the magic of their next-door neighbor, a conniving witch. Just when they think a happy ending is in sight, a new threat forces the community to examine the choices they've made along the way.
"Into the Woods" is directed by Michael J. Barnes, stage managed by Hilberry graduate student Candace Hemphill and includes the following cast: Ashlee Armstrong (Jack's Mother); E.J. Assi (Steward); Madeleine Bien (Cinderella's Mother, Granny, Giant); Rachel Chesley (Lucinda); Branden Chowen (Baker); Laura Downes (Cinderella); Melissa Harrison (Little Red Ridinghood); Murphy M.M. Hendy (Jack); Jeremy Kucharek (Milky White); Katie Lietz (Snow White); Rachel McCauley (Sleeping Beauty); Kristen L. Parise (Cinderella's Stepmother); Kristen Pickthall (Baker's Wife); Holly Portman (Florinda); Bree Amber Rafferty (Rapunzel); John Nicholas Rattray (Wolf, Cinderella's Prince); David Roberts (Rapunzel's Prince); Cal M. Schwartz (Narrator, Mysterious Man); Lauren Mae Shafer (Witch); Dave Woitulewicz (Cinderella's Father).
The production team includes Stan Harr (Vocal Music Director); WSU faculty member Fred Florkowski (Scenic Designer); Hilberry graduate students Andrea Bear (Costume Designer) and Chad Croteau (Lighting Designer); and WSU undergraduate students Kevin Beltz (Technical Director), Christopher Binkowski (Orchestra Music Director), Katy O'Brien (Properties) and Rahme Rayes (Sound Designer).
Advance tickets are available in person through the Wayne State Theatre Box Office, located at 4743 Cass Ave. on the corner of Cass and Hancock, or by phone at 313-577-2960. The box office is open Tuesday – Saturday from noon-6 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased at the door at the Bonstelle Theatre (3424 Woodward Ave.) beginning one hour prior to each performance.
Regular tickets are available for $18, with $14 discount tickets available for students with ID, seniors 62+, and Wayne State University faculty, staff and Alumni Association Members. Group discounts are also available.
For more information, please visit the theatre's website at http://www.bonstelle.com.
Fairy tales come to life in 'Into the Woods'
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