Mark Bautista joins Philippine staging of 'Into The Woods'

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Mark Bautista is the latest star to join the Philippine staging of "Into The Woods!"

Theatre Group Asia (TGA) announced that the Kapuso artist will play the role of Rapunzel's Prince.

"I've never played the role of a prince before, so this is going to be exciting for me. Falling in love with a princess is quite interesting as well," Mark said in a statement.

"It's a musical with so many intriguing characters and loads of references and elements in the story," he added.

He will join Eugene Domingo as Jack's Mother (from Jack and the Beanstalk), Lea Salonga and her child Nic Chien as The Witch and Jack, respectively.

Other cast include Joreen Bautista as Rapunzel, New York-based Fil-Am Broadway star Arielle Jacobs as Cinderella, Joaquin Valdes as Prince Charming and The Wolf, Nyoy 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 in August.

—Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News