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Photos: INTO THE WOODS Celebrates Opening Night Gala at Encores!

Into the Woods runs through May 15 at New York City Center.

By: May. 05, 2022
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Performances officially began last night for New York City Center Encores! production of Into the Woods. Directed by Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet with music direction by Encores! Music Director Rob Berman and choreography by Lorin Latarro, the special two week run of Into the Woods (through May 15) is dedicated to the memory of the legendary Stephen Sondheim. BroadwayWorld was on hand at the opening night gala performance, and you can check out photos of the company below!

Neil Patrick Harris plays The Baker in a cast that also features Sara Bareilles, Denée Benton, Gavin Creel, Jordan Donica, Ta'Nika Gibson, Annie Golden, Albert Guerzon, Ann Harada, Heather Headley, Brooke Ishibashi, Kennedy Kanagawa, David Patrick Kelly, Julia Lester, Lauren Mitchell, Shereen Pimentel, Cole Thompson, and David Turner. Joining the company for a finale that highlights the ways theater connects us across time is a 72 person, multigenerational community chorus of New York City seniors and public school students from City Center's Education Department partners, Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, Louis Armstrong Middle School, and Rosie's Theater Kids.

Encores! single tickets start at $35. Tickets can be purchased online at NYCityCenter.org, by calling 212.581.1212, or at the City Center Box Office. New York City Center is located at 131 W 55th St between Sixth and Seventh avenues.

Photo Credit: Bruce Glikas

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Gavin Creel, Denee Benton, Sara Bareilles and Neil Patrick Harris

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Gavin Creel, Denee Benton, Sara Bareilles and Neil Patrick Harris

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Ann Harada

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Ann Harada

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Shereen Pimentel and Heather Headley

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Shereen Pimentel and Heather Headley

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Shereen Pimentel and Heather Headley

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David Turner

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David Turner

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Gavin Creel and Denee Benton

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Gavin Creel and Denee Benton

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Neil Patrick Harris and Sara Bareilles

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Neil Patrick Harris and Sara Bareilles

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Neil Patrick Harris and Sara Bareilles

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Denee Benton

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Denee Benton

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Gavin Creel

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Gavin Creel

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Neil Patrick Harris

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Neil Patrick Harris

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Brooke Ishibashi, Ann Harada, Kennedy Kanagawa and Albert Guerzon

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Brooke Ishibashi, Ann Harada, Kennedy Kanagawa and Albert Guerzon

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Julia Lester

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Julia Lester

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Jason Forbach and Mary Kate Moore

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Kennedy Kanagawa and James Ortiz

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Heather Headley

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Heather Headley

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David Patrick Kelly

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Margarethe Jane Kelly and David Patrick Kelly

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Margarethe Jane Kelly and David Patrick Kelly

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Sara Bareilles

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Sara Bareilles

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Gavin Creel and Julia Lester

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Gavin Creel and Julia Lester

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Gavin Creel and Julia Lester

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Shereen Pimentel

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Shereen Pimentel

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Cole Thompson

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Cole Thompson

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Lear deBessonet

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Lear deBessonet

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James Lapine

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Lorin Latarro and Dr. Brian Harris Kopell

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Lorin Latarro and Dr. Brian Harris Kopell

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Martavius Parrish, Lear deBessonet and Victoria Davidjohn

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Martavius Parrish, Lear deBessonet and Victoria Davidjohn

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Ta'Nika Gibson, Brooke Ishibashi, Lauren Mitchell and Albert Guerzon

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Ta'Nika Gibson, Brooke Ishibashi, Lauren Mitchell and Albert Guerzon

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Arlene Shuler

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Rob Berman

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Rob Berman

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Clint Ramos

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Clint Ramos

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Gavin Creel, Denee Benton, Lear deBessonet, Sara Bareilles and Neil Patrick Harris







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