“Breathtaking visuals and special effects that any Broadway theatre would be fortunate to have“
“Musical Theater West is one of the best local theaters in the nation! I always leave tapping my toes and humming some showtune!!“
FB Comment
“MTW is one of the best games in town and, indeed, sets the mark for musical theatre in Southern California.”
Grunion Gazette
“Talented performances, a live orchestra, and a fair price—yet another MTW triumph!”
Patron survey from "42nd Street"
“Musical Theatre West is at the top of their game. They continue to stage shows that resonate with walkaway buzz. Each production sizzles.“
Grunion Gazette
“Breathtaking visuals and special effects that any Broadway theatre would be fortunate to have“
LA Excites
“Musical Theater West is one of the best local theaters in the nation! I always leave tapping my toes and humming some showtune!!“
FB Comment
“MTW is one of the best games in town and, indeed, sets the mark for musical theatre in Southern California.”
Grunion Gazette
“Talented performances, a live orchestra, and a fair price—yet another MTW triumph!”
Patron survey from "42nd Street"
“Musical Theatre West is at the top of their game. They continue to stage shows that resonate with walkaway buzz. Each production sizzles.“
Grunion Gazette
“Breathtaking visuals and special effects that any Broadway theatre would be fortunate to have“
LA Excites
Into the Woods
Be careful what you wish for...
March 28 - April 13, 2025
Journey into the enchanting world of fairy tales as they collide in the Tony Award-winning Into the Woods, written by legendary musical theatre composer Stephen Sondheim. This bewitching tale follows familiar characters like Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and Jack (of beanstalk fame) as they venture into the mysterious woods to fulfill their deepest wishes. But as their desires intertwine, consequences unfold in unexpected ways as the characters explore the complexities of wishes and the responsibility of storytelling.
Into the Woods has a runtime of 2 hours and 45 minutes with one intermission and has been assigned a rating of PG-13 by MTI (Musical Theatre International). It is worth noting that the characters and stories that are familiar to most audiences through Disney productions, will not be represented in this version. The musical focuses on the original Brothers Grimm versions of the stories which tend to be “darker” and less “happy ending” focused.
Friday, March 28, 2025
8:00 PM
Preview Night
Saturday, March 29, 2025
8:00 PM
Opening Night
Sunday, March 30, 2025
1:00 PM
Limited Availability
Thursday, April 3, 2025
7:30 PM
Friday, April 4, 2025
8:00 PM
ASL Interpretation
Saturday, April 5, 2025
2:00 PM
Limited Availability
Saturday, April 5, 2025
8:00 PM
Sunday, April 6, 2025
1:00 PM
Limited Availability
Sunday, April 6, 2025
6:00 PM
Friday, April 11, 2025
8:00 PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025
2:00 PM
Saturday, April 12, 2025
8:00 PM
Sunday, April 13, 2025
1:00 PM
CREATIVE TEAM
DIRECTOR
Kari Hayter
CHOREOGRAPHER
Christine Abraham
MUSIC DIRECTOR
Anthony Zediker
PRODUCTION STAGE MANAGER
Talia Krispel
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Julian Olive
VIDEOS
PHOTOS
SPONSORS
HONORARY PRODUCERS
Breslauer-Soref Foundation, Joan Wells
ASSOCIATE PRODUCERS
Evalyn M Bauer Foundation, Cindy Costello & Dennis Poulsen, Dr George & Celeste Macer, Craig McManigal
YOUTH PERFORMANCE UNDERWRITERS
Don Black & Judy McNulty Black, Ellen Chase, Brian & Jana Kelly, Sharon Kirkpatrick, Frank & Margie Newell, Edward Parker, Ben & Norena Thompson, WaFd Bank, Dr James & Karen Wells
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Into the Woods is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTW. www.mtishows.com