Bridge Theater has announced the complete casting for resuscitation of Into the forest, which opens in December.
Initial casting was shared over a number of theater platforms this morning before the role of its entirety was revealed.
The stacked cast includes Valda Aviks as Grandmother/Giant, Geoffrey Aymer as Cinderella’s Father, Katie Brayben as the Baker’s Wife, Bella Brown as Rapunzel, Chumisa Dornford-May as Cinderella, Kate Fleetwood as Witch, Jo Foster as Jack, Michael Gould as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, Jennifer Hepburn as Cinderella’s Stepmother, Hana Ichijo as Lucinda, Julie Jupp as Jack’s mother, Gabrielle Lewis-Dodson as Florinda, Gracie McGonigal as Little Red Ridinghood, Hughie O’Donnell as steward, Jamie Parker as Baker, Oliver, Oliver, Oliver, Oliver, Oliver, Oliver, Oliver, Oliver, Oliver, Oliver, Oliver, Oliver, Oliver, Oliver, Oliver, Oliver. Whitfield as Rapunzel.
Sophie Linder-Lee and Chloe Saracco, Sophie Linder-Lee and Chloe Saracco, which complete the role and Chloe Saracco.
This production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine Musical is directed by Jordan Fein with set and costume design by Tom Scutt. Fein talked about production: “I am happy and honored to direct this new production of Into the forest by the bridge. It is a musical that speaks to the necessity and power of Community through Stephen Sondheim’s and James Lapine. Creating this production with such an extraordinary role and creative team is a real dream. “
Into the forest Follows Baker, Baker’s wife, The Witch, Jack, Little Red Riding Hood, Askepott and Rapunzel when they take us beyond lucky ever after to discover what really matters. The musical weaves together several brothers Grimm Fairy Tales and will be a must when it opens at the Bridge Theater later this year.
Further creative includes: Musical supervisor and musical director Mark Aspinall, Sound designer Adam Fisher, Lighting Designer Aideen Malone, Video designer Roland Horvath, Movement Director Jenny Ogilvie and Wigs, Hair and Make-up designs Sam Cox.
Tickets for Into the forest are available now. The musical runs at the Bridge Theater from December 2, 2026 to April 18, 2026.
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