Theater for Charity to put on 'Into the Woods' musical Sept. 22-24
Theater for Charity will present the musical "Into the Woods" on Sept. 22-24 at Center Stage Theater in Naperville.
Profits, raffle proceeds and donations will be given to A.D.O.P.T. of Naperville, the local no-kill shelter for dogs and cats.
They will be producing Stephen Sondheim's beloved music masterpiece, "Into the Woods."
Set to captivate audiences, this enchanting production will transport theatergoers on a whimsical journey that intertwines classic fairy tales with a thought-provoking exploration of wishes, consequences, and the power of storytelling.
Performances will be at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 22-23, and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at the theater, 1665 Quincy Ave., Suite 131. The doors open half-hour before show time.
Tickets are $28. For tickets or information, visit www.theaterforcharity.com.
Theater for Charity will showcase a cast of extraordinary performers, each bringing their unique talents to the stage. Audiences will be swept away by the mesmerizing vocals, impeccable acting, and heartfelt performances that breathe new life into beloved characters such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, the Baker and his Wife, and the captivating Witch.
Sondheim's timeless score is a masterpiece, weaving together complex melodies and insightful lyrics that delve into the human condition.
From the poignant ballads to the catchy ensemble numbers, the score of "Into the Woods," has become iconic in the realm of musical theater, and this production promises to deliver an exceptional rendition of Sondheim's genius compositions.
The cast features: Emma Cook as The Witch; Stuart Vance as Narrator/Mysterious Man; Danielle Rothe as The Baker's Wife; Andy Emmerich as The Baker; Rowan Currie as Cinderella; Rogan Jackson as Jack; Geon Ruffin as Wolf/Cinderella Prince; Caleb Hand as Rapunzel's Prince; Liv Benson as Little Red Riding Hood; Sarah Sheehan as Rapunzel; Kate Loeffler as Jack's Mother; Alex Danley as Milky White; Anissa Danley as Cinderella's Stepmother/Ensemble; Trish Domenico as Lucinda; Meredith Strombeck as Florinda; Shannon Dutton as Granny/Ensemble; Jay Hruska as Steward; Kyle Halkerston as Cinderella's Father/Ensemble; Jen Yager as Snow White/Ensemble; Kimberly Cromer as Sleeping Beauty/Ensemble; and Mya Meschi as Ensemble.
The director is Anna Ahonen, with music/vocal director Kate Loeffler, choreography by Liv Benson and Anna Ahonen, and pianist and music support by Matt Loeb.
Lynn Hodak is the producer, and assistant director.
For questions, contact Lynn Hodak at lhodak@theaterforcharity.com.