PERRY THEATER FIELD GUIDE
Into The Woods: A Tony‑Winning Tale of Wishes and Consequence in Perry
Heritage Theatre stages James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods in Perry, Utah — this guide distills the show’s arc, its themes, and what to expect at a three‑hour performance.
Into The Woods: A Tony‑Winning Tale of Wishes and Consequence in Perry.
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods stitches together familiar storybook characters—Cinderella, Jack, and a baker’s family—into a single, Tony Award–winning musical that follows wishes granted and the costly consequences that follow; Heritage Theatre presents this modern classic in Perry, Utah.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sondheim’s music and Lapine’s book
The production showcases a Tony Award–winning book and score by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim—lyrical, darkly comic, and emotionally resonant—anchoring the show’s blend of fairy tale whimsy and adult consequence.
Wishes granted, prices paid
Cinderella, Jack, and a Baker and his wife each pursue a simple wish—attendance at a festival, a milking cow, a child—and when the Witch’s curse is confronted their fulfilled wishes return to haunt them, driving the musical’s moral tension.
A rare modern classic staged locally
Into The Woods is presented by Heritage Theatre in Perry, bringing a Tony‑winning, emotionally layered piece of American musical theatre to a regional audience.
What the day feels like
What the evening feels like
Across roughly three hours, the evening moves from fairytale desire to unsettling consequence: a Baker and his wife set out to lift a Witch’s curse, intertwined encounters with Cinderella and Jack escalate into quests, and the second half tracks the aftermath when wishes come true and the cost becomes unavoidable.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who will get the most from Into The Woods — and who should check further details before booking.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for a performance of approximately 3 hours total running time.
Presented by Heritage Theatre in Perry, Utah; contact the theatre for exact venue details and arrival suggestions.
Standard items for an evening at the theatre—your ticket, and any personal essentials; check Heritage Theatre for any venue‑specific policies.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is Into The Woods?
The performance runs approximately three hours.
What is the musical about?
It brings several storybook characters together—Cinderella, Jack, and a baker’s family—whose wishes are granted and then return to haunt them with significant consequences.
Who wrote Into The Woods?
The book is by James Lapine and the score by Stephen Sondheim.
Has the show won awards?
The piece is a Tony Award–winning musical, noted for its book and score.
Who is presenting this production?
This staging is presented by Heritage Theatre in Perry, Utah.