Tony Award-Winning “Into the Woods” Premieres at Steinmetz Hall with Disney Voice Star
The Tony Award-winning musical "Into the Woods" is being presented at Steinmetz Hall in Orlando, featuring Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel from Disney's "The Little Mermaid," as the Witch. This production marks the first self-produced professional show by the…
Orlando Daytona Beach Melbourne, FL, July 29, 2026 —
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is presenting the Tony Award-winning musical Into the Woods at Steinmetz Hall. This production holds significance as it is the first self-produced professional show by the Dr. Phillips Center.
The cast features Jodi Benson, widely recognized as the voice of Ariel in Disney’s animated classic The Little Mermaid, in the role of the Witch. The musical, known for its intricate narrative weaving together classic fairy tales, is now accessible to audiences in Orlando.
Into the Woods, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by James Lapine, originally premiered on Broadway in 1987. The show explores the consequences of wishes and the complexities of fairy tale characters when their stories intersect. It has garnered critical acclaim and multiple awards throughout its history.
The staging at Steinmetz Hall represents a new venture for the Dr. Phillips Center, indicating an expansion of its programming and production capabilities. The center aims to bring high-caliber professional theatre to the community through its self-produced initiatives.
Further details regarding the performance dates and ticketing information for Into the Woods at Steinmetz Hall were not immediately available in the provided summary.
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