Into the Woods
Sara Bareilles in Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Into the Woods’: Theater Review
The 1987 revisionist fairy-tale musical that debunks the happy ending returns to Broadway in a minimalist production, also starring Brian d’Arcy James, Patina Miller and Phillipa Soo.
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How Deaf Broadway’s ‘Into the Woods’ Offers a Clear Vision for Accessible Musical Theater
As Deaf Broadway’s creative team made the pivot from virtual performances to their inaugural live stage event for this fall, there were several production changes they had to consider. Among the first, says Deaf actress Alexandria Wailes, were pants. “You’ve got to understand that on Zoom, no one dresses from the waist down,” the Deaf […]
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How ‘Sunday in the Park With George’ Almost Became a Movie Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Meryl Streep
While he may not be a household name in Hollywood, on Broadway, James Lapine has achieved near-deity status, due in large part to two collaborations with another theater giant, Stephen Sondheim. Their 1987 musical, Into the Woods (Lapine wrote the book and Sondheim the music and lyrics), is their best known work, having been adapted […]
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James Corden Started a Rumor on ‘Into The Woods’ Set That Meryl Streep Was Fired
James Corden on Tuesday revealed on his late-night show that he played a prank while working on the 2014 Disney film Into The Woods — and none other than Meryl Streep was the focus. "It was one of the best ruses I've ever had in my life and people really went for it," the late-night host says.
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Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda and James Corden Perform 22 Musical Numbers in 12 Minutes
Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda and James Corden performed songs from 'Cabaret,' 'Chicago,' 'Mamma Mia!,' 'Into the Woods,' 'Mary Poppins Returns' and more during 'The Late Late Show's' 22 musicals in 12 minutes segment Tuesday.
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Japan Box Office: ‘Birdman’ Opens No. 2 in Limited Launch
Cold weather and political elections made for a generally quiet weekend in theaters.
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Japan Box Office: ‘Into the Woods’ Has Best Opening for Live-Action Musical Since Millennium
Six new entries hit the top 10 as the Disney film had the biggest opening weekend for an import in the country this year.
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The Secret Formula Behind Disney’s ‘Cinderella’
The movie tests the studio's unique skill in modernizing animated hits as live action.
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Oscars 2015 Snubs: ‘Foxcatcher’ Shut Out, ‘American Sniper,’ ‘Boyhood’ Win One Each
Surprise winners include best animated feature 'Big Hero 6,' upsetting favorite 'How To Train Your Dragon 2,' and 'The Imitation Game' winning best adapted screenplay over 'Whiplash.'
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Oscars 2015: ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ Wins Best Production Design
The film, which is nominated for nine Oscars, scored its third win of the night.
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Oscars 2015: ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ Wins Best Costume Design
The awards are being handed out Sunday night in Hollywood.
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‘Birdman,’ ‘Into the Woods’ Win at Costume Designers Guild Awards
The annual ceremony honored the industry's most talented costume designers on Tuesday evening.
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