GORHAM, ME (February 17, 2023) — ‘Into the Woods’ kicks off March 3! Join the USM Dept of Theatre and the Osher School of Music for this beloved modern classic from Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. Directed by Elizabeth Carlson with Musical Direction by Ed Reichert. Runs through March 10th! USM.Maine.edu/Theatre for tickets!

Lapine and Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless piece and a rare modern classic.

Into the Woods follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.