"Into the Woods" - by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim - Weston Friendly Society (Weston, MA.)
Weston Friendly Society
Presents Stephen Sondheim's
"INTO THE WOODS"
Book by James Lapine
Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Performances:
April 5, 2025 through April 12, 2025
(Contact Box Office for Exact Times)
Weston Town Hall, 11 Town House Road, Weston, MA. 02493
TICKETS:
https://www.westonfriendly.org/
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ABOUT THE SHOW
“Be careful what you wish for” seems to be the ongoing theme in Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Brothers Grimm inspired musical, "INTO THE WOODS."
The story follows The Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to go the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give some milk.
When the Baker and his wife are visited by the neighborhood witch, who reveals to them that she placed a curse on their family, the two set off on a journey into the woods to reverse the curse.
Also in the woods, we meet Little Red, who is trying to visit her grandmother, the Wolf who loves tasty little girls, the Witch’s daughter Rapunzel, and the Princes chasing after their loves.
By the end of Act I, everyone has gotten their wish and will seemingly live happily ever after.
But in Act II, when Jack’s beanstalk brings them a visit from an angry Giant, we see how the consequences of their actions haunt them in disastrous ways.
The community must come together to save each other and their kingdom, but sacrifices must be made.
ABOUT THE WESTON FRIENDLY SOCIETY
THE WESTON FRIENDLY SOCIETY OF THE PERFORMING ARTA, INC. is the second oldest theatre group in the United States, and has a rich history of putting on quality musicals for enthusiastic audiences from all over the state. THE FRIENDLY SOCIETY originated as a forum for group readings of classic books, poetry and the Bible in a small theatre on the estate of Mr. Horace Sears. The organization eventually evolved into cabaret-style performances in the beloved Weston Town Hall, a tradition kept even today. Historically, SOCIETY membership was limited to only Weston residents connected with the First Parish Unitarian Church. Today membership is non-sectarian, and is open to all residents of metropolitan Boston and beyond.
Weston, MA.
