Into the Woods
Musical - Revival
Broadhurst Theatre
- First Preview: April 13, 2002
- Opening Date: April 30, 2002
- Closing Date: December 29, 2002
- Previews: 18
- Performances: 279
Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim
Music: Stephen Sondheim
Book: James Lapine
Synopsis
A childless baker and his wife endeavor to lift their family curse by journeying into the woods, where they encounter Rapunzel (and her witchly "mother"), Cinderella, Jack (of Beanstalk fame), Little Red Riding Hood and other classic fairy tale characters, and they all must learn the responsibility that comes with getting what you want.
Opening Night Cast
| Vanessa Williams | Witch | |
| John McMartin | Narrator Mysterious Man |
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| Laura Benanti | Cinderella | |
| Gregg Edelman | Wolf Cinderella's Prince |
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| Stephen DeRosa | Baker | |
| Kerry O'Malley | Baker's Wife |
Opening Night Production Credits
| James Lapine | Book | |
| Stephen Sondheim | Music | |
| Stephen Sondheim | Lyrics | |
| James Lapine | Director | |
| John Carrafa | Choreographer | |
| Douglas W. Schmidt | Scenic Design |
Awards
Drama Desk Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Vanessa Williams | Nominee |
| 2002 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Laura Benanti | Nominee |
| 2002 | Outstanding Costume Design | Susan Hilferty | Nominee |
| 2002 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | James Lapine | Nominee |
| 2002 | Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical | Gregg Edelman | Nominee |
| 2002 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Kerry O'Malley | Nominee |
| 2002 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Winner | |
| 2002 | Outstanding Set Design of a Musical | Douglas W. Schmidt | Winner |
| 2002 | Outstanding Sound Design | Dan Moses Schreier | Winner |
Drama League
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Distinguished Production of a Revival | Nominee |
Outer Critics Circle
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Outstanding Actress in a Musical | Kerry O'Malley | Nominee |
| 2002 | Outstanding Director of a Musical | James Lapine | Nominee |
| 2002 | Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical | Laura Benanti | Nominee |
| 2002 | Outstanding Revival of a Musical | Nominee |
Tony Award
| Year | Category | Name | Winner/Nominee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Actor in a Musical | John McMartin | Nominee |
| 2002 | Actress in a Musical | Vanessa Williams | Nominee |
| 2002 | Choreography | John Carrafa | Nominee |
| 2002 | Costume Design (Play or Musical) | Susan Hilferty | Nominee |
| 2002 | Direction of a Musical | James Lapine | Nominee |
| 2002 | Featured Actor in a Musical | Gregg Edelman | Nominee |
| 2002 | Featured Actress in a Musical | Laura Benanti | Nominee |
| 2002 | Lighting Design (Play or Musical) | Brian MacDevitt | Winner |
| 2002 | Revival of a Musical | Winner | |
| 2002 | Scenic Design (Play or Musical) | Douglas W. Schmidt | Nominee |
Grosses
| Week Ending | Week # | This Week Gross Potential Gross | Diff $ | Avg Ticket Top Ticket | Seats Sold Seats in Theatre | Perfs (Prev) | % Cap This Week | Diff % Cap |
| Dec. 29, 2002 | 31 | $510,403 $760,960 |
$92,619 | $70.57 $100.25 |
7233 1135 |
8 0 |
79.66% | 10.28% |
| Dec. 22, 2002 | 30 | $417,784 $760,960 |
$23,486 | $66.31 $100.25 |
6300 1135 |
8 0 |
69.38% | -4.85% |
| Dec. 15, 2002 | 29 | $394,298 $760,960 |
-$14,245 | $58.50 $100.25 |
6740 1135 |
8 0 |
74.23% | 2.62% |
| Dec. 8, 2002 | 28 | $408,543 $760,960 |
- | $62.83 $100.25 |
6502 1135 |
8 0 |
71.61% | - |
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Totals |
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| Last 4 Weeks |
$1,731,028 $3,043,840 |
$64.55 | 26775 36320 |
32 0 |
73.72 % | |||
| Cumulative |
$14,731,618 $28,267,697 |
$63.21 $100.25 |
233472 337095 |
279 18 |
69.26 % | |||

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