Into the Woods (1987)

This is a seminal piece of theatrical history: an original, official Playbill from the inaugural Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s masterpiece, Into the Woods, staged at the Martin Beck Theatre. As an authentic artifact documenting the legendary 1987 debut of this production, this program stands as a cornerstone of musical theater history.

Key Features

• Elite Broadway Lineage & Elite Principal Cast: The billing page documents an iconic original cast, featuring Phylicia Rashād, Joanna Gleason, and Chip Zien, alongside Tom Aldredge and Robert Westenberg.

• Precise Production & Operational Parameters:

  • Venue: Martin Beck Theatre, New York.

  • Creative Powerhouses: Formally credits the foundational creative team, including director James Lapine, orchestrator Jonathan Tunick, and musical director Paul Gemignani.

• Official Corporate Partnerships: Features institutional support credits, acknowledging the production as a Jujamcyn Theater event and noting its origin at the Old Globe Theater in San Diego.

• Absolute Institutional Verification: Features the classic Playbill yellow-banner branding paired with the distinct, evocative tree illustration that defined the show's aesthetic identity on the cover of the program.

Archival Condition

This artifact is presented in Fair condition, reflecting its age as a vintage 1980s theater program:

• Paper Stock & Ink: While the cover artwork remains striking, there is visible age-toning and mild surface wear consistent with a piece of this vintage.

• Structural Alignment: The spine and interior pages show signs of handling, including expected minor creases to the paper stock.

• Data-Confidentiality & Filing: The interior cast pages remain legible and intact, documenting the full creative and production roster for this historic run.

Disclaimer

Please be advised that the descriptive data and typographical markers mapped in this listing correspond precisely to the exact vintage physical program you will receive. As a scarce, authentic artifact documenting a legendary production, the character of this piece reflects its history within the contemporary theater canon.