February 22, 2012 (Jackson) - The Belhaven University Musical Theatre Production of Into the Woods will premiere on March 1-3 in the Belhaven Center for the Arts Concert Hall.
This musical from Stephen Sondheim, an American composer and lyricist for stage and film, creatively combines a variety of characters from other fairy tales. The story is centered around what happens after the adventures of these fairy tales we know so well.
Bret Kenyon, Director of the musical performance, said, “Stephen Sondheim Into the Woods is a fairy tale musical that goes far beyond the ‘happily ever after.’ Is happiness simply having your wish granted? Or does it only lead to more wishes? This musical theatre explores these and other life questions while following the scattered adventures of the fairy tale cast, and the brilliant combination of Sondheim music and lyrics ensure a show that is not easily forgotten.”
The following students from Belhaven’s Music Department will be performing in Into the Woods:
Andrew Craig - Baker
Jessica Joy Ziegelbauer - Baker Wife
Abby Wiggins - The Witch
Morgan Robertson - Cinderella
Ellie Wise - Little Red Ridding Hood
James Stephens - Jack
Cierra Lee - Jack Mother
John Alford - Narrator / Mysterious Man
John Mathieu - Cinderella Prince
Thaddeus Morris - Rapunzel Prince
Temperance Joi - Rapunzel
Anna Rebman - Stepmother
Lydia Moore - Florinda
Rachel Anderson - Lucinda
Joy Kenyon - Snow White
Sarah Bravo - Grandmother / Giant
Grace Anna Randall - Cinderella Mother / Sleeping Beauty
Danny Pigliavento – Steward
Music Director: Dr. Rebecca Geihsler
Director: Bret Kenyon
The Thursday – Saturday performance will start at 7:30 P.M. and the matinee at 2:00 P.M. Tickets to the play are $10 and $5 for seniors. Students get in free with identification.