Do North 2019

24 | DO NORTH INTO THE WOODS Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick Music Direction and Re-Orchestrations by Matt Deitchman Directed by Gary Griffin August 14 – September 22, 2019 Alexandra C. and John D. Nichols Theatre See the classic fairy tale characters you think you know come to magical life in this smart and subversive musical theatre masterpiece by American icons Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine! When a childless baker and his wife set out to lift their family curse by journeying into the woods, they encounter Jack (with his beanstalk), Cinderella (and her prince) and Little Red Riding Hood (and her wolf)! These familiar characters must brave the darkness of the woods in an effort to break the curse, conquer their fears and find out what happens AFTER "happily ever after..." This epic fairy tale adventure will be staged “in the round,” drawing audiences into the musical theatre event of the summer! A DOLL'S HOUSE Written by Henrik Ibsen Adapted by Sandra Delgado and Michael Halberstam Directed by Lavina Jadhwani September 25 – December 15, 2019 The Gillian Theatre This celebrated drama by the playwright of WT’s smash hit Hedda Gabler receives a sleek, streamlined interpretation that is unpredictable, fresh and captivating. This focused one-act adaptation of the Ibsen classic reinvigorates the compelling story of the vibrant young Nora Helmer, deeply devoted to her husband Torvald. However, all is not as it appears: when Nora takes action to protect her husband, she unwittingly puts them both in jeopardy, testing the bonds of their marriage and forcing them to take stock of their relationship and ask themselves how well they truly know one another… Given an intensely intimate staging in the Gillian Theatre, A Doll’s House invites the audience to navigate truth and deceit, as husband and wife discover whether their seemingly perfect life is truly the one they want. An epic fairy tale musical, a newly adapted Ibsen, exciting new works plus Chicago Tribune’s “Company of the Year” Manual Cinema— Don't miss a moment! Our home in downtown Glencoe is just minutes from Chicago, the North Shore and the Northwest suburbs by train on Metra’s Union Pacific North Line or via the Edens Expressway (I-94/US-41). Come visit our theatre center for an evening of enlightening entertainment! SEASON SPONSOR The Writers Theatre 2019/20 Season Writers Theatre is located at 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe.