Into the Woods

Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Book by JAMES LAPINE

Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Directed by Caleb Finley

Cherry Theater
1665 Hampshire Pike, Columbia, TN

March 26, 2026 Preview Performance 7pm, Pay What You Can
March 27 at 7pm, March 28 at 1pm and 7pm, March 29 at 3pm

Favorite storybook characters’ tales are intertwined in this Tony-Award winning musical that warns “Be careful what you wish for.” Cinderella pines to go to the king’s festival, impoverished Jack tends to his pet cow, Little Red Riding Hood sets out to visit her grandmother, Rapunzel longs to see the world, and a Baker and his wife learn they can’t have children because the Witch from next door put a curse on them. All these characters – and more – go into the woods to make their wishes come true. 

Watershed Public Theatre’s reimagined production of the beloved musical features a talented cast of Middle Tennessee performers directed by Caleb Finley, with music direction by Cheri Hughes and choreography by Naomi Laurent. 

Suitable for most ages (rated PG, some violence and mature themes)

Run time: approximately 2 hours, 45 minutes

INTO THE WOODS is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI. www.mitshows.com


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