Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods
Broadway Star Joined: 5/9/12
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#1
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:07pm
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Sara-Bareilles-Christian-Borle-Ashley-Park-Dul-Hill-More-Announced-for-2022-Encores-Season-20210816
Such an exciting cast!
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#2
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:14pmSuper excited for this! Especially Ashley Park and Heather Headley, though I'm curious who they'll get for the rest of the cast.
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#3
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:16pmI do not need another production of this, but I DO need this cast.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/05
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#4
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:21pm
Yeah this is going to be stellar. Sara and Heather?! Damn.
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#5
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:22pm
This is probably a stupid question... but I am going to ask it anyway.
Would this production be Tony-eligible?
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#6
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:30pm
We need to retire Into the Woods forever, but this cast is superb.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#7
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:32pm
I love this cast, I love ITW...however, isn't the point of Encores to do shows that AREN'T produced often?
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#8
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:32pmWith this casting, this production better be seeing green, green, and nothing but green.
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#9
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:33pmMy god, these four leads are absolutely PERFECT. Bareilles is an inspired choice, wow.
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#10
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:35pm
JennH said: "I love this cast, I love ITW...however, isn't the point of Encores to do shows that AREN'T produced often?"
In the BroadwayWorld article they mention it's part of a new tradition to produce an iconic American musical every year. I'm gonna assume they're putting some sort of spin on it though.
And no, City Center productions are not Tony eligible since it's not a Broadway house.
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#11
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:36pm
jlindsey865 said: "This is probably a stupid question... but I am going to ask it anyway.
Would this production beTony-eligible?"
No.
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#12
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:42pm
jlindsey865 said: "This is probably a stupid question... but I am going to ask it anyway.
Would this production beTony-eligible?"
This specific one, no - but I believe it’s been more than 3 years since the last revival, so if it transferred to a full Broadway Revival production, it could be.
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/14/13
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#13
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:46pm
chrishuyen said: "JennH said: "I love this cast, I love ITW...however, isn't the point of Encores to do shows that AREN'T produced often?"
In the BroadwayWorld article they mention it's part of a new tradition to produce an iconic American musical every year. I'm gonna assume they're putting some sort of spin on it though.
And no, City Center productions are not Tony eligible since it's not a Broadway house."
Ah, missed that memo somehow. And I remember VERY well when it was announced that Heather was gonna do The Witch at the MUNY back in what I believe was 2015... just remembered screaming my head off at that inspired AF choice, and I'm so glad she's doing it again!
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#14
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:50pm
Yeah, City Center has been doing these "gala" stagings for the last several years. Last year was Evita, and prior to that they've done A Chorus Line, Sunday in the Park with George (which transferred to Broadway), Annie Get Your Gun, and Brigadoon.
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#15
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:51pmLove that casting, especially Borle.
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/20/13
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#16
Posted: 8/16/21 at 12:54pm
The casting? GODDAMN IT'S GOOD.
I wonder if they will do Encores Off Center next year. I hope so.
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/26/19
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#17
Posted: 8/16/21 at 1:01pm
I will see anything with Christian Borle.
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#18
Posted: 8/16/21 at 1:04pm
WOW. Epic.
Side note: I'm so glad Ashley Park is gonna be back onstage. She's on a roll with TV and Film, which is amazing and I am thrilled for her success. Just glad she isn't leaving the New York stage for an extended time just yet.
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#19
Posted: 8/16/21 at 1:22pmYeeeeeeeeeeessssssssss to all of this.
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#20
Posted: 8/16/21 at 2:23pm
I know it’s early, but what are the chances of this transferring to a Broadway revival?
I know Into The Woods is overdone, but this casting is so amazing. I, for one, would love a Broadway transfer (with this cast).
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#21
Posted: 8/16/21 at 2:26pm
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#22
Posted: 8/16/21 at 5:08pm
Wow, they really hit the bullseye with these 4 roles. Can’t wait to see the rest of the cast! It says they’ll be including NYC public school students. Maybe we’ll have some “star is born” moments with Jack and Little Red?
Sidebar: I think I read somewhere that Sara auditioned for Cinderella in the Central Park production. After seeing her in Waitress and Girls5Eva, I’m certain she’ll nail the humor and the pathos necessary for the Baker’s Wife. I’m so glad she’s doing more theatre. I think she’s a really natural and charming actress.
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#23
Posted: 8/16/21 at 5:38pm
Very Exciting!
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#24
Posted: 8/16/21 at 5:58pm
jlindsey865 said: "I know it’s early, but what are the chances of this transferring to a Broadway revival?
I know Into The Woods is overdone, but this casting is so amazing. I, for one, would love a Broadway transfer (with this cast)."
Way too early, but it’s been almost 20 years since a Broadway revival of the show. Even with the fairly recent Central Park and Off Broadway productions, I’m sure there would be plenty of interest in transferring this cast if it’s well received.
Sara Bareilles, Christian Borle, Ashley Park, and Heather Headley to Lead Encores Into The Woods#25
Posted: 8/16/21 at 10:40pm
The general consensus I'm seeing is that ITW doesn't need a full revival, but I hope they do a cast recording. I know it's somewhat rare for City Center productions. I wish we could've gotten one for Evita too.
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