Hamden Community Plans Production Of 'Into the Woods JR.'

Hamden CT

09 March, 2022

5:00 PM

Description

Press release from Hamden Public Library: March 9, 2022 Hamden High School's Department of Fine Arts and Hamden Public Library are pleased to collaborate and to celebrate the enduring appeal of the American musical, "Into the Woods JR." by composer Stephen Sondheim, one of the most important figures in 20th century musical theater. Mr. Sondheim passed away on November 26, 2021 at his home in Roxbury, CT at the age of 91. The musical interconnects the plots of several classic fairy tales, among them "Little Red Riding Hood," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Rapunzel," and "Cinderella." Public performances of the musical by Hamden High School's Main Stage Ensemble under the direction of Marydell Merrill will take place at the Hamden High School Auditorium, 2040 Dixwell Avenue, March 31 – April 2, 7 PM and on April 3, 2022 at 2 pm (for tickets visit: hamdenmainstage.seatyourself.biz). A special sneak peek of the school's "Into the Woods JR." is slated for Thursday, March 24, from 3 to 4 pm, at the Thornton Wilder Auditorium, 2901 Dixwell Avenue. This mini-production gives people who may not be able to make an evening performance the opportunity to enjoy some selected songs of the musical. The sneak peek is free and open to the public. Registration is required to maintain COVID guidelines and masks must be worn. Register online at hamdenlibrary.org (click on "Programs") or call 203-287-2680. Seating is limited. This press release was produced by Hamden Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.