Unexpected Twist

Last night the most amazing thing happened...I enjoyed "Into the Woods". As many people know, "Into the Woods" is not my favorite show. In fact, I have never really liked it...before. I could tell it was well-written, with some problems (at least I considered them that) in the script and the score. I thought the idea was good, but the execution was sketchy.

Well, last night I saw "Into the Woods" at Hale Centre Theatre, the MWF cast. The first time I saw it I saw the TTHS cast, and quite frankly, the MWF cast, with a couple of small exceptions, is the stronger cast. There was something about the way Jennie Richardson played the Baker's Wife that I suddenly understood. And I really think that is the entire reason that I enjoyed the show last night. I've always loved Jennie, I think she's one of the best actresses Hale has, but now I have even more to be grateful to her for. I finally liked "Into the Woods"! (Still not my favorite, but at least I don't hate it!)