'Into The Woods' musical is extending its PH run due to overwhelming demand

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If you missed the chance to secure tickets for the "Into The Woods" musical in the Philippines this coming August, here's some good news for you!

On social media, Theatre Group Asia (TGA) announced that more show dates will be added "due to the overwhelming demand during the pre-sale and the general public sale."

Additional show dates will be revealed on March 14.

The Philippines run of hit musical will star Eugene Domingo as Jack's mother (from "Jack and the Beanstalk), as well as Lea Salonga and her daughter Nic Chien as The Witch and Jack respectively.

Other cast members include Mark Bautista as Rapunzel's Prince, Joreen Bautista as Rapunzel, New York-based Fil-Am Broadway star Arielle Jacobs as Cinderella, Joaquin Valdes as Prince Charming and The Wolf, Nyoy Volante and Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante as The Baker and The Baker's Wife.

Based on James Lapine's book, "Into The Woods" is a musical that sees several fairy tales like "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Cinderella," "Little Red Riding Hood" intertwine.

Their adventures are tied together by a baker and his wife who set off on a journey to break The Witch's curse preventing the couple from having a child. What happens is a magical event that portrays the impact and consequences of the characters' actions.

Tony Award-winner Clint Ramos will serve as the overall artistic and creative director, alongside co-producers John and Joanna Echauz and Samsung Performing Arts Theater Executive Director Chris Mohnani.

"Into the Woods" opens at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati on August 7. 

—Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News