Into the Woods (TCG Edition)

This is a GREAT musical with excellent music by James Lapine and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. This book gives the ENTIRE script of the the broadway musical, "Into the Woods." It is a very funny musical and great for all broadway musical lovers.

Reading the complete book and lyrics for “Into the Woods” gives one an appreciation for the structure of the musical that the script provides. It also allows the reader to wallow in the intricate lyrics of Stephen Sondheim, which are a joy and an education all in itself. Especially well done is the “love” scene and duet between the Baker’s Wife and Cinderella’s Prince. That scene and the following duet “Moments in the Woods” are astoundingly good and reading and contemplating the song’s lyrics in this text has cemented its brilliance for me.
Readers familiar with the original Broadway production which was preserved on DVD for PBS will hear some of the iconic line readings from that production as you read. That is okay, but take a moment to consider other interpretations as you read. It will enhance the experience.
Sometimes the brilliance of Sondheim’s lyrics are lost in performance because you can’t hear their nuance. Reading this text will neutralize that problem. The lyrics to the “Finale” bring all the symbols and ideas of the show together in a subtle and powerful manner.
There is a lot to Stephen Sondheim’s lyrics, so they are worth the read. You will stop and mull on them now and again as you read. And you will chuckle, and you will pause, and you will be moved.

I've enjoyed this musical from the first time I saw it many years ago. I was so happy to find this book that would allow me to read the dialogue and the lyrics from a show that has meant so much to me over the years.

Not only is the musical great, but the read is quick and easy. This book is great to purchase if you're thinking about performing the musical because it covers everything, but didn't cost very much.
I love Sondheim and this is one of my favorite shows. Would recommend this book with the cast recording featuring Bernadette Peters.

I fell in love with this musical when I saw a video of the Broadway production as a child, and have since had the opportunity to see it live once (performed at a college) and perform in it once myself (in high school) which was a wonderful experience. I'm toying with the idea of directing the first act of it with children at a girl's camp this summer, which should be interesting! Any suggestions?

This is one of the best musicals in the world, and I had to own the script as well for my collection :)

This book is great, but it is not the junior version, and has a strange ending. It helped me keep my mind off of some stressful episodes at work.

I recieved the book as a gift from my aunt. It is so descriptive, so great. Sondheim's lyrics paint the picture that Lapine creates. I would recommend this to anyone!

I love this script! It helps me understand the musical better.

Excellent condition!