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Into the Woods

by James Lapine, Stephen Sondheim
RM48.02 MYR Now RM40.57 MYR Save 16%
Into the Woods - Thryft
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Fairy tales reimagined with modern, musical twists.

If you're enchanted by the mingling of familiar fairy tales with the complexities of modern life, "Into the Woods" is your backstage pass to experience this innovative narrative. The transformative power of Stephen Sondheim's lyrics blended with James Lapine's storytelling creates a magical journey that reflects on choices, consequences, and the intertwined paths we all walk. It's a read that hums with the energy of the stage and offers a delightful exploration for fans of musical theatre and fairy-tale retellings alike.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Into the Woods

by James Lapine, Stephen Sondheim
RM48.02 MYR Now RM40.57 MYR Save 16%
ISBN: 9781559364997
Authors: James Lapine, Stephen Sondheim
Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
Date of Publication: 2014-12-23
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Drama
Related Topics: Magical Realism, Retellings, Theatre, High Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 4.25
(rated by 11575 readers)

Description

Experience the original musical from Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, which is now a major motion picture from Disney, starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Chris Pine and Johnny Depp, and directed by Rob Marshall.Winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Score"It is that joyous rarity, a work of sophisticated artistic ambition and deep political purpose that affords nonstop pleasure." - William A. Henry III, TimeInto the Woods brings to musical life Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Ridinghood, Rapunzel and other well-known fairy-tale characters. Interwoven with these classic tales is the story of the baker and his wife, whose longing for a child is thwarted by the mischievous witch who lives next door. Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine have fashioned a modern musical classic which has been performed countless times all over the world since its Tony Award-winning debut in 1987. Sondheim's songs, seamlessly melded into Lapine's text, are perfect expressions of character and action, which reflect the complications of living in modern society and the difficult choices we encounter on the paths of our lives. Into the Woods is now brought vividly to life for the first time on screen by director Rob Marshall, the filmmaker behind the Academy Award-winning musical Chicago.Includes eight full-color pages of photographs from the movie.Stephen Sondheim wrote the lyrics for West Side Story and Gypsy, and the complete scores (music and lyrics) for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Into the Woods, Company, A Little Night Music, Follies, Sunday in the Park with George, Assassins, Passion, Pacific Overtures, and Sweeney Todd, among others. He has won seven Tony Awards, eight Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and many other honors.James Lapine wrote the book for and directed the musicals Into the Woods, Passion, and Sunday in the Park with George (all with scores by Stephen Sondheim) and Falsettos, A New Brain, Muscles, and Little Miss Sunshine (all with scores by William Finn). He has written and directed numerous plays, and has received three Tony Awards, five Drama Desk awards, and the Pulitzer Prize.Please note that this is the script of the original musical from which the film was adapted, not the film's screenplay.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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Fairy tales reimagined with modern, musical twists.

If you're enchanted by the mingling of familiar fairy tales with the complexities of modern life, "Into the Woods" is your backstage pass to experience this innovative narrative. The transformative power of Stephen Sondheim's lyrics blended with James Lapine's storytelling creates a magical journey that reflects on choices, consequences, and the intertwined paths we all walk. It's a read that hums with the energy of the stage and offers a delightful exploration for fans of musical theatre and fairy-tale retellings alike.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.