The standout performance of the evening came from as the Witch . Commanding the stage with a booming (and shockingly clear) voice, they transformed from a grotesque, rapping antagonist into a glamorous, wounded mother figure with astonishing ease. Their rendition of “Last Midnight” was a showstopper—equal parts terrifying and thrilling.
Despite those minor stumbles, Into the Woods JR is a triumphant success. It is rare to hear young voices tackle Sondheim’s dissonant intervals and rhythmic complexity without sounding shrill, but this cast did so with professionalism and heart. Parents will love the nostalgia, but more importantly, the young actors on stage clearly understood the moral: Careful the things you say… children will listen. into the woods script jr
The set design cleverly used simple, movable trees and a gauzy scrim to create the feeling of a deep, dark forest. The lighting designer deserves a bow for creating sudden “giant” shadows and magical “cow as white as milk” moments on a budget. The costumes popped—Cinderella’s gold dress sparkled, and the Wolf (played with a swaggering glee by ) was suitably sleek and menacing. The standout performance of the evening came from