Into the Woods
We went to see the new movie of this exceptional musical today. I've seen bits and pieces of it before, and once, a high school production that left me pretty much confused as to the story and goings-on. It was great to finally get the story and understand who was saying what to whom and why. The music (and lyrics) of Stephen Sondheim dance with a great cleverness of rhyme reminding me of the quick brilliance of Gilbert and Sullivan, but the music bounces around in minor keys and unexpected... Sign in to see full entry.