See Cast of Encores! Into the Woods Celebrate New York City Center's Spring Gala

New York City Center Encores! began its production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Into the Woods at New York City Center May 4 with a gala performance honoring Arlene Shuler for 19 years of leadership and extraordinary service as president and CEO of New York City Center. The special extended engagement, directed by new Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet, is set to run through May 15.

The cast is led by Heather Headley as the Witch, Neil Patrick Harris as The Baker, and Sara Bareilles as the Baker's Wife, alongside Denée Benton as Cinderella, Cole Thompson as Jack, Ann Harada as Jack's Mother, Julia Lester as Little Red Ridinghood, Shereen Pimentel as Rapunzel, Gavin Creel as Cinderella's Prince/Wolf, Jordan Donica as Rapunzel's Prince, Annie Golden as Grandmother/Cinderella's Mother/Giant's Wife, and David Patrick Kelly as Narrator/Mysterious Man.

Look inside the evening below.

Celebrate New York City Center's Spring Gala With The Cast of Encores! Into The Woods

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Phoebe Lapine, James Lapine, Sarah Lapine, and Charlie Moffett_HR — Phoebe Lapine, James Lapine, Sarah Lapine, and Charlie Moffett

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Melissa Errico_HR — Melissa Errico

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Martavius Parrish, Lear deBessonet, and Victoria Davidjohn_HR — Martavius Parrish, Lear deBessonet, and Victoria Davidjohn

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Louisa Jacobson_HR — Louisa Jacobson

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Jonathan Higginbotham and Louisa Jacobson_HR — Jonathan Higginbotham and Louisa Jacobson

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Joel Grey_HR — Joel Grey

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Kelli O'Hara_HR — Kelli O'Hara

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Kelli O'Hara and Jessica Vosk_HR — Kelli O'Hara and Jessica Vosk

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Lauren Patten_HR — Lauren Patten

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Kennedy Kanagawa and James Ortiz_HR — Kennedy Kanagawa and James Ortiz

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Ken Ithiphol and Anthony Rapp_HR — Ken Ithiphol and Anthony Rapp

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Jessica Vosk_HR — Jessica Vosk

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Jason Forbach and Mary Kate Moore_HR — Jason Forbach and Mary Kate Moore

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Rob Berman_HR — Rob Berman

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Rob Berman — Rob Berman

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Clint Ramos_HR — Clint Ramos

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_David Turner_HR — David Turner

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Adrienne Arsht_HR — Adrienne Arsht

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Arlene Shuler_HR — Arlene Shuler

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Jeanine Tesori and Arlene Shuler_HR — Jeanine Tesori and Arlene Shuler

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Arlene Shuler and Richard Witten_HR — Arlene Shuler and Richard Witten

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Adrienne Arsht and Arlene Shuler_HR — Adrienne Arsht and Arlene Shuler

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_James Lapine_HR — James Lapine

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Lear deBessonet_HR — Lear deBessonet

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Ta'Nika Gibson, Brooke Ishibashi, Lauren Mitchell, and Albert Guerzon_HR — Ta'Nika Gibson, Brooke Ishibashi, Lauren Mitchell, and Albert Guerzon

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Gavin Creel_HR — Gavin Creel

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Gavin Creel and Julia Lester_HR — Gavin Creel and Julia Lester

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Julie Lester_HR — Julie Lester

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Julia Lester_HR — Julia Lester

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Shereen Pimentel_HR — Shereen Pimentel

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Shereen Pimentel and Heather Headley_HR — Shereen Pimentel and Heather Headley

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Heather Headley_HR — Heather Headley

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Neil Patrick Harris_HR — Neil Patrick Harris

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Sara Bareilles_HR — Sara Bareilles

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Neil Patrick Harris and Sara Bareilles_HR — Neil Patrick Harris and Sara Bareilles

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Gavin Creel and Denee Benton_HR — Gavin Creel and Denée Benton

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Erica Swindell_HR — Erica Swindell

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Denée Benton_HR — Denée Benton

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_David Patrick Kelly_HR — David Patrick Kelly

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Cole Thompson_HR — Cole Thompson

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Brooke Ishibashi, Ann Harada, Kennedy Kanagawa, and Albert Guerzon_HR — Brooke Ishibashi, Ann Harada, Kennedy Kanagawa, and Albert Guerzon

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Ann Harada_HR — Ann Harada

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Into The Woods_New York City Center Gala_2022_Gavin Creel, Deneé Benton, Lear deBessonet, Sara Bareilles, and Neil Patrick Harris_HR — Gavin Creel, Deneé Benton, Lear deBessonet, Sara Bareilles, and Neil Patrick Harris

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Rounding out the cast are Ta'nika Gibson as Lucinda, Albert Guerzon as Cinderella's Father, Brooke Ishibashi as Florinda, Kennedy Kanagawa as Milky White, Lauren Mitchell as Cinderella's Stepmother, and David Turner as Steward. Jason Forbach and Mary Kate Moore are the production's understudies.

The production also features music direction by Rob Berman, choreography by Lorin Latarro, scenic design by David Rockwell, costume design by Andrea Hood, lighting design by Tyler Micoloeau, sound design by Scott Lehrer, puppet design by James Ortiz, and hair, wig, and makeup design by Cookie Jordan. Casting is by The Telsey Office's Craig Burns.

Celebrate New York City Center's Spring Gala With The Cast of Encores! Into The Woods

Celebrate New York City Center's Spring Gala With The Cast of Encores! Into The Woods

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