(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Summit Playhouse presents Into the Woods across two weekends from July 10-19, 2026. James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic.
The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching. The story 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 with disastrous results.
The Boom Cast performs July 10 @ 7:30pm; July 12 @ 2:00pm; and July 18 @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm. This cast includes Antonia Falanga, Arielle Solomon, Ethan Roosevelt, Fiona Brown, Isabella Ovalles*, Jade Gutierrez, James Lewis, Jamie Cofer, Jonah Callahan*, Maddie Hill, Maddie Yadlon, Maeve Ryan, Malaq Muhammad*, Marcello Bianchi*, Margaret Zehner, Maya Liggio, Ophelia Larkin-Haas, Skylar Gallman, Sloane Alford. *In Both Casts
The Crunch Cast performs July 11 @ 2:00pm & 7:30pm; July 17 @ 7:30pm; and July 19 @ 2:00pm. This cast includes Clare Shuler, Isabella Ovalles*, Joey Colon Jr., Jonah Callahan*, Kavya Arora, Lia Hoang, Lillian Monet Hark, Loren Mercado, Lynx Mautone, Maddie Bobish, Madison Ferreira, Maia Seum, Malaq Muhammad*, Marcello Bianchi*, Max Hollick, Rebecca Finkel, Rebecca Green, Talya Brooks, Tegan Hegarty. *In Both Casts
Tickets are available for purchase online. The theater is located at 10 New England Avenue in Summit, New Jersey.
The production team includes Director: Natalie Pereira; Musical Director: Joseph Mathusek; Choreographer: Alyssa Natale; and Producer: Kristina Yadlon.
The Summit Playhouse is one of the oldest continuously operating community theaters in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a World War I relief organization, they’ve staged over 300 productions and continue to thrive as a vibrant hub for local talent and theater lovers.
Each season, they produce three Main Stage plays -- in the fall, winter, and spring. Their Kaleidoscope Youth Theatre adds to the magic with Junior productions in December plus two summer musicals that showcase the talents of young performers.
Their commitment to the community goes beyond the stage. They offer benefit performances for local causes, award scholarships to students pursuing theater or music in college, and collaborate with other Summit organizations throughout the year.
The Playhouse is located just off Springfield Avenue in a charming historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally built in 1891 as Summit’s first library, the stone structure was transformed into a theater in 1918 and expanded in 1960 with a 120-seat auditorium. It's a living piece of local history and a welcoming space for creativity, learning, and live performance.
