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Theatre Group Asia announces its next production is "Into the Woods"
Theatre Group Asia
MANILA, Philippines — Theatre Group Asia is adding new show dates for its production of "Into the Woods" this August after initial tickets quickly sold out.
The new shows are from August 28 to 31 all at 7:30 p.m., with a 2:00 p.m. show also on the weekend (August 30 and 31).
Ticket selling for the new dates, announced in response to overwhelming public demand, will be revealed in the coming days.
The initial round of tickets, around 30,000 seats, sold out within the first two hours of box office opening, which is rare in Philippine theater.
"This only illustrates how the Philippine theater scene is so alive!" said executive producer Chris Mohnani.
"More and more, Filipinos are becoming more enthusiastic about theater once again, and this can only be a good thing for the industry and for our Philippine talents and creatives.
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Joining Mohnani's co-producers are John and Joanna Echauz, with Tony winner Clint Ramos serving as overall artistic and creative director.
Previously announced in the cast are the following:
- Lea Salonga - The Witch
- Nyoy Volante - The Baker
- Mikki Bradshaw-Volante - The Baker's Wife
- Arielle Jacobs - Cinderella
- Joaquin Pedro Valdes - Prince Charming/Wolf
- Teetin Villanueva - Little Red Riding Hood
- Nic Chien - Jack (from "Jack and the Beanstalk")
- Rody Vera - Narrator/Mysterious Man
- Mark Bautista - Rapunzel's Prince
- Eugene Domingo - Jack's Mother
- Joreen Bautista - Rapunzel
- Tex Ordoñez - Cinderella's Stepmother
- Sarah Facuri - Florinda
- Kakki Teodoro - Lucinda
- Carla Guevara Laforteza - The Giant, Granny, and Snow White
"Into the Woods" features 18 main characters from popular fairy tales — fronted by a baker, his wife, and an aging witch — come together in one musical.
The original Broadway production was nominated for 10 Tonys, including Best Musical, winning three: Best Score for Stephen Sondheim, Best Book (Musical), and Best Lead Actress (Musical) for Joanna Gleason.
