Into the Woods is based on familiar fairy tales. Many things happen simultaneously on stage in this musical.
A long time ago, the Baker’s father stole from the Witch’s garden to feed his pregnant wife. As punishment, the Witch took their baby girl when she
was born and locked her away in a tower. The baby’s name is Rapunzel. The Witch also placed a curse on the Baker’s entire family
so they cannot have children.
he Baker and the Baker’s Wife now live in the family house. They wish to have children but cannot because of
the Witch’s curse. The Witch tells the Baker and the Baker’s Wife if they find four specific things she will remove the curse.
They need: a cow as white as milk; he hair as yellow as corn; the cape as red as blood; the slipper as pure as gold.