The Anderson Universtiy Playhouse of The South Carolina School of the Arts will present "Into the Woods," Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine, at the Henderson Stage of the Rainey Fine Arts Center October 23-26. One of Sondheim’s most popular musicals, "Into the Woods" won three Tony Awards and four Drama Desk awards when originally produced on Broadway in 1987. It has recently been revived in several acclaimed productions and will be made into a movie starring Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp in 2014.
The Anderson production is directed by Robert Homer-Drummond, Associate Professor of Theatre at the South Carolina School of the Arts. Musical Direction is by Associate Professor of Music, Howard Kim. Choreography is by Instructor of Dance, Terrie Poore. Lighting is by Associate Professor of Theatre, Cara Wood. Scenery was designed and developed by Cara Wood and AU Student, Jenni Baldwin. Elizabeth Nelson is the costume designer. Vocal Coaching is by Associate Professor of Music, Tommy Watson and Adjunct Instructor of Music, Rebecca Yates. The Scene Shop Foreman is Dalton Cole. Rehearsal Accompanist is Gloria Wright.
For tickets call 864-231-2080.