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Into the Woods (Tcg Edition) Paperback – January 1, 1993

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 220 ratings

"That joyous rarity, a work of sophisticated artistic ambition and deep political purpose that affords nonstop pleasure."--William A. Henry III, Time
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Stephen Sondheim is generally recognized as one of the most influential and innovative artists working in contemporary musical theatre. He has written lyrics for West Side Story, Gypsy and Do I Hear a Waltz, and the complete scores (music and lyrics) for works such as A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Into the Woods, Company, A Little Night Music, Follies, Sunday in the Park with George, Assassins, Passion, Pacific Overtures and Sweeney Todd. He has won six Tony Awards for Best Score for a Musical, a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, an Academy Award for Best Song, eight Grammy Awards, and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and many other honors.

James Lapine wrote the book for and directed the musicals Into the Woods, Passion, and Sunday in the Park with George (all with scores by Stephen Sondheim) and Falsettos, A New Brain, Muscles, and Little Miss Sunshine (all with scores by William Finn). He has written and directed numerous plays, and has received three Tony Awards, five Drama Desk awards, and the Pulitzer Prize.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Theatre Communications Group; TCG edition (January 1, 1993)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0930452933
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0930452933
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.3 x 0.5 x 8.4 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 220 ratings

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Customers find the musical quality of the book wonderful and helpful for understanding the story. They appreciate that the book provides a quick and easy read with dialogue and lyrics from the show.

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Customers enjoy the musical quality of the book. They find the music helps them understand the story, as each song is a condensed version of the story. The script and lyrics are appreciated by readers, who describe it as a good play.

"...The music provides a great bridge for comprehension since each song is in itself a condensed story...." Read more

"...I absolutely love this story. Sure, the music is what makes this musical so fun, but the storyline is actually REALLY GREAT...." Read more

"I love this script! It helps me understand the musical better." Read more

"...find this book that would allow me to read the dialogue and the lyrics from a show that has meant so much to me over the years." Read more

4 customers mention "Readability"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read. They can read the dialogue and lyrics from the show.

"...They are reading the various parts aloud and listening to the musical parts as intermixed and they are loving it...." Read more

"...It is FANTASTIC and I have enjoyed being able to read the lyrics and understand more than I caught just by watching the DVD. Thanks!" Read more

"...I was so happy to find this book that would allow me to read the dialogue and the lyrics from a show that has meant so much to me over the years." Read more

"Not only is the musical great, but the read is quick and easy...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2013
    I am actually using this as a text for adult ESL students. I teach an advance transitional academic English class for adults. They are reading the various parts aloud and listening to the musical parts as intermixed and they are loving it. It's caused them to recall childhood stories from their own culture and some are similar to those used in ITW. The music provides a great bridge for comprehension since each song is in itself a condensed story. We completed Act I last week and the watched that segment before Easter holiday. They were enthralled and the bursts of laughter really made me understand how deeply this art form goes regardless of your country of origin. Thank you Stephen. Thank you James. Sharing it with my beloved students brings back that magical Friday night long ago when I sat in the Martin Beck theatre and was enraptured for the very first time. Cheers!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024
    A copy of the script, exactly what I was looking for.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023
    I bought this book for my daughter after she performed in her high school production of Into The Woods. She absolutely loved it because she was not able to keep her script. She was thrilled with it and is going to have her cast mates sign it.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2010
    I'm totally biased. I absolutely love this story. Sure, the music is what makes this musical so fun, but the storyline is actually REALLY GREAT. Quite a bit of the story is left out of the music.

    If you're not a HUGE fan of the musical, this is NOT the book for you. But if you think the music is pretty terrific, you really ought to read this book!!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2021
    I love this script! It helps me understand the musical better.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2016
    Bought this for a class, it's a little over played, but Sondheim is always good...
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2014
    I am a huge fan of INTO THE WOODS and this has been a wonderful addition to my library. It is FANTASTIC and I have enjoyed being able to read the lyrics and understand more than I caught just by watching the DVD. Thanks!
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2022
    Exactly as described

Top reviews from other countries

  • Karin
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Brothers Grimm stories seen threw different eyes.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2014
    I had seen the play done by the school my grandson goes to. It was very energetic but I knew I had missed a lot of the words so to actually understand it all, I bought the book. We all know the fairy stories but this is a new way of looking at them.
  • Eloise
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2013
    I bought this to study for my Costume course and it was perfect. It's clearly set out and comes with pictures of the original costume so it was perfect for me! I would definitely recommend!
  • realbampy
    5.0 out of 5 stars good price. quick delivery
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 21, 2019
    many thanks
  • NickG
    5.0 out of 5 stars smooth transaction
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 5, 2019
    Great deal
  • Mr Morgan J Beake
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good script
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2015
    Pocket sized