Ocean State Theatre Company Extends INTO THE WOODS

Ocean State Theatre Company (OSTC), currently celebrating its third season in its state-of-the-art theatre in Warwick, has announced that due to popular demand, the run of the enchanting musical, Into the Woods, the closing production of the 2014-15 season, has been extended through May 23.

"When we chose to include Into the Woods this season, we had no idea how popular it would be," said Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner. "It seems clear that the unprecedented popularity of the Disney film, which had the best box office opening ever for a Broadway-inspired movie musical, has had a positive effect on our ticket sales. Successful film adaptations of musicals have typically led to increased tickets sales for their Broadway counterparts, so it isn't that far-fetched to think it could happen in Rhode Island."

Stephen Sondheim's popular Tony Award-winning musical, Into the Woods, brings together everyone's favorite storybook characters for a timeless, grown-up musical. This epic fairytale follows a Baker and his wife who wish to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King's Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child, because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later. From storybook to stage to screen to OST, this is Sondheim at his most charming.

Into the Woods will be presented at Ocean State Theatre from April 29 - May 23. Previews are scheduled for Wednesday, April 29 at 7:30 pm and Thursday, April 30 at 2:00 and 7:30 pm. All other performances will be held Wednesday (except May 6), Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 pm, with matinees on Thursdays (except May 13 & 21), Saturdays at 2:00 pm (except May 2 & 23) and Sundays at 2:00 pm. The theatre is located at 1245 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI. Tickets are $39 for preview performances and $39-$54 for all other performances. Discount rates for groups of 20 or more are available by calling (401) 921-1777 x112. $30 "Rush" tickets are available on a limited basis one hour prior to curtain on the day of the performance. Tickets are on sale at the box office Monday through Friday from 12 noon - 6:00 pm, Saturdays from 12 noon - 4:00 pm, and from 12 noon until curtain time on performance days. Tickets are also available online 24 hours a day at www.OceanStateTheatre.org and via telephone during normal box office hours by calling (401) 921-6800.

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