Into the Woods. [DVD]: Amazon.co.uk: Bernadette Peters, Joanna Gleason, Chip Zien, Tom Aldredge, Robert Westenberg, Kim Crosby, Danielle Ferland, Ben Wright, Barbara Bryne, Merle Louise, Chuck Wagner, Pamela Winslow, James Lapine, Girish Bhargava, Iris Merlis, Michael Brandman, Stephen Sondheim: DVD

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5.0 out of 5 stars An outstanding piece of musical theatre, 11 Sep 2001

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This review is from: Into The Woods [DVD] [1988] (DVD)

Bernadette Peters shines in the role of the witch in this (accessible) Sondheim tour de force of fairytale meets human foibles action. Have you ever thought what would happen if a dizzy blonde Red Riding Hood met up with Jack (from the beanstalk) and the Baker's Wife had an affair with Prince Charming? Or how about Rapunzel's problems relating to her mother? A typically complex Sondheim storyline which still manages to appeal on many different levels. Some of his most beautiful music (Children Will Listen, Giants in the Sky), ingenious lyrics ("the end justifies the beans") and very funny dialogue, this is a must for lovers of musicals if only to see Bernadette Peters playing the role she was born for. Suberb musical theatre ( and is a member of the cast of Frasier involved? Answers on a postcard please, Daphne...)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning version of Sondheim's classic., 9 Mar 2001

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This is a wonderful video. So often videos of shows can lose the spark that appears on stage, but thankfully this has kept everything. The singing and acting are outstanding, in particular Bernadette Peters as the witch. It is a bright and showy production, and very very funny. It also retains the elegance that matches Sondheim's complex music, which was lost in the almost 'panto' style British version. All in all, this is a far better recording, and does full justice to Sondheim's show.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Once Upon a Time. Musically., 18 Feb 2003

By	Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This musical takes several fairy tales and combines them for a fresh, fun journey. A baker and his wife have learned that they are under a curse and can't have any children. To lift the curse, they must find the cape as red as blood, the cow as white as milk, the hair as yellow as gold, and the slipper as pure as glass. Fortunately for them, they are going into the same woods that Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, and Rapunzel are entering.

The second act picks up "Later." Things don't quite work out as well as everyone expected them to, and they once again find themselves entering the woods to deal with their new challenges.

The first act is a perfect musical comedy with some wonderful moments, but the second act is much darker in tone. While it still has it's funny moments, it is much more serious. But the dramatic turn works well, and what started out as a fun romp turns into a powerful story. Still, because of this, I have a hard time recommending it for children.

The cast does a wonderful job. It's really hard to pick out a highlight because everyone works well together to make it so good. The format, video recording of a live stage performance by the original Broadway cast, took me a little time to get used to when I first watched it, but soon I forgot all about that. The camera captures everything on stage; can't imagine a better seat in the house.

The DVD is just a bare bones version; there's nothing outside of the musical. But it's still worth getting since you will want to watch it many times.

Teens and adults will love this musical's sense of humor and be moved by its emotion. It provides all the joys of a stage play in the comfort of your own home. Buy it today and get ready to journey "Into the Woods."

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sondheim at his best
Wonderful production of Sondheims version of traditional fairy tales showing the darker meaning of the usual sugar sweet versions. Read more

Published 22 months ago by sandiann

5.0 out of 5 stars Sondheim at his very best.
I apologise in advance for the persistent use of superlatives in my review but I can't sum up how much I enjoy watching this DVD!!! Read more

Published on 22 Oct 2005 by Steff

5.0 out of 5 stars Into The Woods!
I am a huge fan of Musical Theatre and i have seen many shows that most Musical Theatre fans havn't even heard of. Read more

Published on 5 Jul 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic!
This is a large scale production! as with most sondheim, a small cast, but all of them are just so good! Read more

Published on 12 May 2004 by Sweeny

4.0 out of 5 stars Into The Woods-Another Sondhiem Winner
I was lucky enough to see Into The Woods with the origanal London cast,and while Bernadette Peters is good, Julia Mckenzie as the witch is brilliant,but unfortunately there is... Read more

Published on 23 Nov 2002 by ss-torm

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing charaterisations, wonderfully filmed,FANTASTIC!!!
I bought the video of into the woods with much trepedation and reluctancy. I needed to see the show as i am currently rehersing for a production of it in stafford. Read more

Published on 1 Feb 2002 by Helen Smith (bighair_do@hotmai...

4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the money for a true fan!
Sondheim's Into the Woods has to be one of his most accesible works and for those of us who own the Broadway CD this video is excellent and well worth the money, It also is a... Read more

Published on 30 Dec 2001 by willz15

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Dissapointing.....
When I found this recorded stage version of Sondiems classic, I had to buy it! Although the set and scenery is amazing, I found this original Broadway version very dissapointing... Read more

Published on 13 Jan 2001

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