Join Theatre 55 as we present Into The Woods in the woods!
Escape into a fantastical fairytale adventure where wishes come true, but not for free. A trove of storybook characters’ paths intertwine as they chase their deepest desires through an enchanted forest. However, once they receive their happily ever after, the unintended consequences of granted wishes unravel their worlds.
Be careful what you wish for because you might just get it!
Into The Woods
Music & Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
Book by JAMES LAPINE
Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Directed for Theatre 55 by Richard Hitchler
Music Direction by Raymond Berg
Details:
When: July 12–21, 2024
Where: Caponi Art Park Amphitheater, Eagan, MN
Price: $15 – Individual Tickets / $40 Carpool (Up to 6 people arriving in the same vehicle)
Into the Woods is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com
Cast
| Amy Dauplaise | Jack’s Mother |
| Bette Block | Cinderella |
| Brenda Starr | Cinderella’s Stepmother |
| Cathy Pineiro | Cinderella’s Stepsister Florinda/ Snow White |
| Daniel Kane | Cinderella’s Prince |
| Elisa Cross | Little Red Riding Hood |
| Jeffery Goodson | Baker |
| Kate Jennings | Baker’s Wife |
| Lawrence Hutera | Wolf/ Steward |
| Lisa Ramos | Witch |
| Lynda Plante | Rapunzel |
| Mark Doerr | Mysterious Man/ Baby/ Cinderella’s Father |
| Naomi Karstad | Cinderella’s Mother |
| Rik Kutcher | Narrator |
| Sara Kosiorek | Giant/ Granny/ Witch U.S./ Swing |
| Scott Dutton | Jack |
| Traci Spano | Cinderella’s Stepsister Lucinda/ Sleeping Beauty |
| Wes McClain | Rapunzel’s Prince |
| The Band | |
| Raymond Berg | Music Director and Keyboards |
| Anthony Afful | Flute |
| Paul Fonfara | Clarinet |
| mick laBriola | Drums |
| Lyra Olson | Bass |
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“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.”
Cabaret
Book by Joe Masteroff, Based on the play by John Van Druten, and Stories by Christopher Isherwood
Music by John Kander
Lyrics by Fred Ebb
Originally Co-directed and Choreographed by Rob Marshall. Originally Directed by Sam Mendes
Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome… to Cabaret!
Set in 1929 Berlin during the twilight of the Jazz Age and the Nazi Party’s ascent to power, the bawdy yet seductive Emcee lures you into the world of the Kit Kat Club where all of your troubles are left at the door. With hit musical numbers including, “Willkommen,” “Cabaret,” “Don’t Tell Mama,” “Two Ladies,” “Maybe This Time,” and many more!
Once again, performed by a cast of actors 55 and up, this Cabaret continues Theatre 55’s work of reinterpreting musical works through the lens of age and aging. If you saw Rent, Rocky Horror, or Hair, you know how very powerful—and fun—this can be!
Performance Location: Mixed Blood Theater, 1501 South Fourth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Cabaret is sold out, but here’s links to a few reviews:
Cherry & Spoon
Stages of MN
Talkin’ Broadway
Star Tribune Conversation with Brian Driscoll
Twin Cities Theatre Chat with Jill Shafer. Conversation with Richard Hitchler & Prudence Johnson
CAST
| Cliff | Jeff Goodson |
| Sally | Prudence Johnson |
| Emcee | Rik Kutcher |
| Schultz | Lawrence Hutera |
| Ernst | Jeff Bieganek |
| Kost | Lisa Ramos |
| Schneider | Brenda Starr |
| Bobby | Mark Doerr |
| Victor | Robert Borman |
| Fritzie | Pamela Scott |
| Texas | Susy Killeen |
| Gigi | Bebe Keith |
| Frenchie | Heather Foxx |
| Helga | Catherine Brennan |
| Max/ Henrich | Brian Driscoll |
| Lulu | Colleen Vickerman |
| Herman | Thomas Ett |
| Hans | Robert Sime |
DIRECTION TEAM
| Director | Richard Hitchler |
| Musical Director | Shirley Mier |
| Choreographer | LaTia Childers |
| Stage Manager | Amanda K. Gehrke |
| Associate Producer | Ross Willits |
ORCHESTRA
| Keys | Shirley Mier |
| Drums | mick laBriola |
| Bass | Lyra Olson |
| Accordion | Bebe Keith |
| Clarinet/ Woodwinds | Brian Handeland |
| Trombone | Jeff Ruhnke |
CREATIVE TEAM
| Costumes Designer | Alicia Vegell |
| Makeup Designer | Amanda K. Gehrke |
| Lighting Designer | Tom Mays |
| Sound Designer | Scott Edwards |
| Props Designer | Marc Berg |
| Set Designer | Michael Gough |
CABARET is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC. www.concordtheatricals.com
“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.”
