Into the Woods

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Summary: this is an awesome show!
Review: I was involved in a production of this show and I just have to say that so far, it's one of my favorite shows out of all the ones that I've been involved with. The music is enchanting and the story is one that we should all carry in our hearts:Everywhere we look, we are affected by or are affecting someone else by the choices that we make. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the show.

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Summary: Into the Woods, the most memorabl;e fairy tale of them all!
Review: Into the Woods is the most spectacular play I have ever been in, and the book is just as great! This tale is about all of the common fairy tales, from 'lil Red, to Jack and the Giant, To Cinderella, and tons more characters. This story combines tons of laughter, sad parts, and a book that you just can't put down! So get this fabulous book, or even just read the script to be taken to a magical world, and into the woods!

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Summary: Perhaps the Greatest Musical Ever Written... Now in a Book!
Review: Into the Woods...How can you forget the name and all of its characters if you've seen it before, and if you have not, then it includes such timeless fairy tale names as: Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack (of Beanstalk fame), Little Red Riding Hood, and many others. James Lapine's brilliant script and Stephen Sondheim's astounding score are all in this book! Don't miss out on reading this fantastic book with your kids or for pleasure! This book is great for pleasure reading or if you are looking for an amazing musical to put on. Once you start reading this book, you won't be able to put it down! And if you liked the book...you won't hesitate to buy the video of the original Broadway cast and the CD or cassette! Having all 3 mentioned items and watching, listening, and reading over and over still isn't enough! You will love it too.

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Summary: Simply the best...
Review: The first time I saw this, I was only 9 years old, but I thought it was great then and I still believe it is today. Then, I thought it was extremely funny to see so many fairy tales wrapped up in one story. Now, I realize the importance each story played in another one. There are so many relationships going on at the same time. Bernadette Peters is hilarious as the Witch. You share in Joanna Gleason's confusion and happiness. Little Red Ridinghood just makes you want to slap her, I think that just makes her all the more endearing. Robert Westenberg will make you howl as the Wolf. Over all, this Sondheim and Lapine collaboration has become one of my favorite videos to watch, and soundtracks to listen to.

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Summary: Not what it appears to be
Review: The play "Into the Woods" not only contains sinister elements, but has an overall dark message to convey. It preaches moral relativism as blatantly as any catechism teaches religious doctrine. It teaches is that lying, stealing, cheating, and even murder can be justified as long as it is not against one's perspective on life. Also, that life is grim and experiencing things forbidden will help you. This religious doctrine of corruption is conveyed through the story and through specific lyrics of the songs.

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Summary: LOVED IT
Review: The play was so awesome. It involed easy to understand lyrics, and even if you're not into Broadway, you can view the surface. Just about everything in the play is leading to a moral. I am only beginning to scratch the surface of the underlining theme. Awesome musical. Best yet that I have seen. I HIGHLY reccomend it!

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Summary: this is an awesome show!
Review: This book is great to have before seeing the show or listening to the soundtrack... you'll completely understand what's happening in the story. I should also say, just in general.... Into the Woods is back on Broadway now, and I just saw it yesterday on its opening day with front row seats in the orchestra. I was worried the new production might not surpass the original, and that I would be disappointed since I love love Bernadette Peters and all... but it really blew my mind! The set and costumes were so much more appropriate, more fairytale-esque. There were lyric and staging changes, a little more dancing around, and Milky-White was alive this time which made her like another character. The musical has a lot of catchy tunes but also a good storyline, and though there is a lot of symbolism that if seen literally might not be appropriate for kids, they usually are too young to notice or understand it at all. So anyone can see it, and everyone finds it funny, everyone likes it. And the current production is better than you could have dreamed.

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Summary: I Love Into the Woods...
Review: This book is great to have before seeing the show or listening to the soundtrack... you'll completely understand what's happening in the story. I should also say, just in general.... Into the Woods is back on Broadway now, and I just saw it yesterday on its opening day with front row seats in the orchestra. I was worried the new production might not surpass the original, and that I would be disappointed since I love love Bernadette Peters and all... but it really blew my mind! The set and costumes were so much more appropriate, more fairytale-esque. There were lyric and staging changes, a little more dancing around, and Milky-White was alive this time which made her like another character. The musical has a lot of catchy tunes but also a good storyline, and though there is a lot of symbolism that if seen literally might not be appropriate for kids, they usually are too young to notice or understand it at all. So anyone can see it, and everyone finds it funny, everyone likes it. And the current production is better than you could have dreamed.

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Summary: A Great Musical
Review: This is a GREAT musical with excellent music by James Lapine and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. This book gives the ENTIRE script of the the broadway musical, "Into the Woods." It is a very funny musical and great for all broadway musical lovers.

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Summary: A Wonderful Book
Review: This is a novelization of the smash Broadway hit. It follows along with the show perfectly and has amazing illustrations by Hudson Talbott. It was rereleased just in time for the Broadway revival which starts in April. This book is a must have for any Sondheim fan.