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LUSH AND LOVELY FINALE FOR CLO
LUSH AND LOVELY FINALE FOR CLO
F. J. Hartland
Summer draws to a close, and CLO ends its season with a lush and lovely production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods.
Combining a variety of famous fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel, Sondheim not only re-tells the “once-upon-a-time” stories, but then gives us a glimpse into what happens in “happily-ever-after.” Make no mistake—this is NOT children’s theatre. Sondheim gives us a very “adult” take on these childhood favorites.
As has been the case all summer at CLO, the voices are amazing. Adding to Into The Woods is a detailed set, special effects and outstanding lighting. The stage is filled in a way not seen all summer.
Into The Woods is unusual is that there are more principals than chorus—but there is not a weak link in this marvelous cast.
A few manage to stand out.
Pittsburgh’s Tim Hartman is delightful in the dual role of Narrator/Mysterious Man. Elfin Jen Cody is hilarious as a tough-as-nails Little Red Riding Hood. She may be diminutive, but don’t underestimate this Little Red!
I always enjoy the two princes as they share some of the funniest numbers in the show. Kevin Early is a stand-out as Cinderella’s Prince. And speaking of Cinderella, Sara Jean Ford is engaging as the rags-to-riches girl.
Hunter Foster and Brynn O’Malley share great chemistry as the Baker and his wife. Special mention to Kathryn Lin Terza and Tracy Groth for spending the show in a cow costume!
Tony Award-winner Beth Leavel creates a Witch that seems to call upon the style of Chita Rivera.
Act One is long—but there are so many stories to tell and the action moves so quickly (thanks to direction by James Brennan) that the time seems to fly by. Sondheim has not only written beautiful music, but the lyrics are so very witty and clever. However, the pace of Act Two slows and seems to get repetitious. The show ran a full three hours on opening night.
Paul Wosnek’s set is massive and so beautifully detailed; it is complimented completely by John McLain’s lighting.
The evening was not without flaws.
There was difficulty with the microphones…sometimes not turned on in time for the performers to be heard. Scenery malfunctioned. But I am sure these were just some opening night “bugs” that will be worked out.
Into The Woods is a spectacular finale to the 2009 season. It runs through August 9.