Into the Woods

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Summary: Brilliant
Review: The star-studded cast of this brilliant musical produce a devileshly entertaining experience, in which each action the character\actor makes comes with a hilarious or tragic consequence.

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Summary: Fabulous!!!
Review: Yes, I'm using the word "fabulous"! It is no exageration to say that "Into the Woods" is one of the greatest musicals ever. Quite simply one of Sondheim's finest scores, the music varies from whimsical(Prologue,On the Steps of the Palace) to haunting(Your Fault, Last Midnight) to just lovely(No One Is Alone). One must not overlook James Lapine's book which is brilliant; it can be deep and touching one minute than sudden explode into utter hilarity. There is a wonderful assembly of talent in the cast. It goes without saying that Bernadette Peters is absolutely fabulous and Joanne Gleason gives a wonderful performance as the Baker's Wife. But I would like to draw everyones attention to Chip Zien's performance as the Baker. When I first saw this tape, the moment of my highest emotional connection to the show was when he sang the wonderful ballad "No More". I am always on the verge of tears during that scene. This video is definetly a must to anyone who likes theatre. It is wonderfully shot with creative camera angles that bring the viewer into the action. It's how we wish we could see all live theatre. If there were any higher rating than five stars, this would get it. All this can be said in one word: Fabulous!

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Summary: Wonderfully Staged!
Review: I just wanted to say How great this preformance was!...i first saw the last part of it on PBS and wanted to see the whole thing through ever since..well im a senior in High School and we watched it in Drama class and i fell in love with it all over again...the cast, the music, the staging..its all spectacular!...2 very enthusiastic thumbs up :)

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Summary: Who among us is worthy to review such a masterpiece
Review: This is the most life affirming piece of theatre I have ever seen or performed in. Six stars for the video please, but they'll only allow five, o well. Performing as the MM, in the plays most moving scene, as the concience of his son, is a wonderful experience. For allowing mere mortals the chance to presume to be gods I am forever truely thankful to Sondhein and Lapine. If there is a better piece of theatre I long to se it.

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Summary: Simply "MAGIC"!!
Review: This is I have to say the BEST musical I've ever seen, but not ony that, as you already probably read the performances are exquisite and over the top, but the VIDEO EDITION and the sound are EXCELLENT as well, it's not just an open shot of the theatre, and its not a bunch of closeups that doesn't let you see the full scene. And to top thigs off, Stephen Sondheim's music and lyrics are almost Shakespeare level, you HAVE to BUY THIS!!!!

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Summary: I WISH........
Review: man i wish more then anything that i could see this musical live!!!! i love the video...it was so intresting.. when i first found out about it i thought it was gonna be stupid and dragging like some shows can be..but the minute it got on i knew it wasn't just another musical!! nad Bernadet Peters is GREAT!!!! 5 stars baby!!

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Summary: great
Review: I love this video. Being cast as Little Red Ridinghood in this play at a local theatre was wonderful. It's fabulous, buy it!

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Summary: It was a fantastic way to innerlock many fairy tales!
Review: I though that this was a wonderful movie and it is fun to watch

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Summary: The Best
Review: This is my very favorite musical. Buy it

Rating:
Summary: One of the best musicals of all time
Review: I, like so many other reviewers, first saw this play on PBS, and I loved every minute of it! Bernadette Peters is excellent, but it is Joanna Gleason who goes above and beyond with a subtle, brilliant performance. I highly recommend this production to everyone. It proves that S. Sondhiem is The King of the stage.