Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by James Lapine

Directed by Rick Lombardo

Does “Happily Ever After” really exist? The musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales, exploring the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests.A Baker and his wife, Cinderella, Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, and even the Witch all wish for something, but they must learn the responsibility that comes with getting what you want in this Tony Award-winning musical. This show takes “a look at the darker--grimmer--side of fairy tales in dealing with the themes of communal responsibility, the importance of showing consideration to others, and the values we pass on to our children.” (Stanley Green)

The musical is tied together by a story involving a childless baker and his wife and their quest to begin a family (the original beginning of the Grimm Brothers' "Rapunzel"), their interaction with a witch who has placed a curse on them, and their interaction with other storybook characters during their journey.

Centre Stage, the Playhouse Theatre at Penn State. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 7:30 PM. RESERVE TICKETS BY FEBRUARY 28, 2023. TO ORDER TICKETS CALL 814 238-0132.