Prologue: Into the Woods (From “Into the Woods”) (Audio)

[@joshmills5219]

This is so much more than a Prologue, obviously. In fourteen minutes, a genius composer and lyricist introduces a large cast, sets the plot in motion including intricate backstory, defines the stakes of failure, offers some poetic images and fiendish counterpoint. Rest In Peace, Maestro Sondheim.

[@chichichichichichiOwO]

This was actually based off the play "into the woods". I've watched it when I was in elementary and the prolonged song is about the same. Though I do think they made the song much better.

[@XenonFlow08]

@@chichichichichichiOwO For sure!

[@tarabracken26]

"Genius" is putting it lightly, obvi. It's like if ANYone ever understood the human condition, it was this man.

[@thecomedian9852]

Shut up

[@benedictwood4924]

I love how the baker just says: "It's the witch from next door." It's like, "Yeah, everyone has a witch living next door."

[@lolawalker9605]

Smitty64 ikr I thought that 😂

[@amayaroyster]

Smitty64 SAME

[@JoshMuveeProductions]

Who's that?! Oh oh it's alright it's just the witch from next door!

[@cybertronguy98]

i mean yeah, doesnt everyone have a witch for a neighbor?

[@vicky6184]

I think I AM the witch next door to my neighbour 😅😅

[@TeddieSage1987]

Red Riding Hood is hilarious. I love her lines.

[@CJR33D]

She was one of my favourites in this :P

[@SomeHarbourBastard]

***** Agreed. She was the one who made the movie for me. Some interesting notes: She was played by stage actress Lilla Crawford, who played Annie on Broadway at age 11. She auditioned over Skype, was handed the role within two hours, and was on the plane to England the very next day.

[@jonathangrierson4433]

She's too naive gullible 😊

[@nadyaelmenoufi6654]

Teddie Sage in my school play I’m little red riding hood

[@inezlouisa6169]

"For all i can tell she's already dead"😂

[@samsingsthings]

The Witch's Rap is life.

[@MorganBennett]

Charlotte Faulkes yep

[@strawberryderpcake1499]

She knows how to bloody spit them bars

[@irismonique7092]

yes

[@somethingaboutthewoods]

Especially the beans

[@roachbuddy8841]

i love a queen who raps about veggies

[@Silverlyn]

My school is doing this musical and I'm the only viola player in the orchestra doing it and this song alone is 12 pages long out of a 91 page book lol wish me luck

[@C.Seuthe]

Silverfrost55 good luck, you will do amazing!

[@Silverlyn]

So far we've gotten 3 of our 6 shows done and its going really well!

[@tzvia1878]

I play the viola as well and I am the ONLY one in the WHOLE orchestra! To be fair I go to a school of approximately only 80 people so..

[@kinzw8430]

Our school just did this musical lol

[@saylor6853]

Silverfrost55 are u in high school

[@yike_ss]

The tiny "Nice Cinderella, Good Cinderella" part is so good, could listen to just that part on repeat for sure

[@Ollierhehe]

time stamp?

[@Pengin-yg1qx]

5:33

[@yike_ss]

@@Pengin-yg1qx goat

[@Pengin-yg1qx]

@@yike_ss and I love you, random citizen

[@stonedseer]

That moment when you realize the Baker was probably telling this story to his son...*SOBS VIOLENTLY*

[@majetteduncan]

DivaThinMuffinPigeonZappa Probably? He starts doing exactly that at the end of the musical.

[@dumbinic2118]

But I thought the same thing but some things didn't make sense, like how did he know the Rapunzel and Prince story?

[@2013Fangirl]

At the end of the movie, they all sit with him as he tells his son the story

[@dumbinic2118]

2013Fangirl not to be rude but we don't get to see the prince or Rapunzel again and they didn't really interact with the main characters

[@2013Fangirl]

Dominic Garcia oh. My bad, and you weren't rude. Thanks for clearing that up😉

[@fleurhz]

I can literally perform this entire prologue by myself because i memorized everything I love this so much i have no life

[@GIGI-pd1ur]

Army ❤️😍

[@GloZombie_]

kookie

[@christinahmakondo9157]

same I can't help it cause we're not bragging we're saying our possibilities plus it is kinda easy to sing😂I'm running my mouth again

[@ariaseymour9634]

SAME THOUGH!!!!!!!

[@wiltingwillow]

ikr. Ik.

[@likefrancenothilton5437]

Meryl Streep is a national treasure. Her performance in this song cracks me up every time.

[@codyx5882]

Paris Rollins *international

[@DylanRomanov]

I want to do a drag performance of the witches part! It’s fabulous!

[@joshbogtrotter4449]

@@DylanRomanov do places allow gender bending or other people playing the role? I’d love to play little red

[@amywasson4238]

Don't ever never EVER mess around with my greens Especially the beans Yes, Queen!

[@jadenjames1177]

Ever never ever*

[@billy2904]

Anna Kendrick's voice is amazing. She is the best :)

[@kenkenrednalloh2490]

ikr

[@kimiko8826]

No wonder why Anna Kendrick was the lead role in Pitch perfect

[@allison3852]

YES SHE IS ABC

[@arcadegamestv218]

YES

[@loganidol]

Her voice is sooooooo beautiful. At 3:00, I just can't help wondering if she can do arias. If the appropriate time ever came where she sings Time to Say Goodbye, or O Mio Babbino Caro, or anything like that, she'd truly lift us all up to heaven. 💓🎶

[@Arusha109]

Into the woods [NARRATOR] Once upon a time In a far-off kingdom There lay a small village At the edge of the woods [CINDERELLA] I wish... [NARRATOR] And in this village [CINDERELLA] More than anything... [NARRATOR] lived a young maiden, [CINDERELLA] More than life... More than jewels... [NARRATOR] A carefree young lad... [JACK] I wish... More than life... [NARRATOR] And a childless baker... [BAKER & WIFE] I wish... [NARRATOR] with his wife. [BAKER] More than anything... [WIFE]More than the moon... [BAKER'S WIFE] I wish... [CINDERELLA] The King is giving a Festival. [BAKER & WIFE] More than life... [JACK] I wish... [CINDERELLA] I wish to go to the Festival. [BAKER & WIFE] More than riches... [CINDERELLA] and the ball... [JACK] I wish my cow would give us some milk. [CINDERELLA & BAKER'S WIFE] More than anything... [BAKER] I wish we had a child. [JACK] Please, pal- [BAKER'S WIFE] I want a child... [JACK] Squeeze, pal... [CINDERELLA] I wish to go to the Festival. [JACK] I wish you'd give us some milk or even cheese... I wish... [BAKER & WIFE] I wish we might have a child. I wish... [STEPMOTHER] You wish to go to the Festival? [NARRATOR] The poor girl's parents had died, [STEPMOTHER] You, Cinderella, the Festival? You wish to go to the Festival? [FLORINDA] What, you, Cinderella, the Festival? The Festival?! [LUCINDA] What, you wish to go to the Festival? [ALL THREE] The Festival? The King's Festival? [NARRATOR] And now she lived with her stepmother [STEPMOTHER] The Festival...HA! [NARRATOR] who had two daughters of her own. [FLORINDA] Look at your nails! [LUCINDA] Look at your dress! [STEPMOTHER] People would laugh at you- [CINDERELLA] Nevertheless, I still want to go to the Festival And dance before the Prince. [STEPMOTHER & STEPSISTERS] Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha... All three were beautiful of face, but vile and black of heart. The young lad had no father and his mother- [JACK'S MOTHER] I wish... [NARRATOR] Well, she was at her wit's end- [JACK'S MOTHER] I wish my son were not a fool. I wish my house was not a mess. I wish the cow was full of milk. I wish the walls were full of gold- I wish a lot of things... What in heaven's name are you doing with the cow inside the house? [JACK] I thought if he got nice and warm, he might produce some milk. [JACK'S MOTHER] It's a she... How many times do I have to tell you, only shes can give milk? [NARRATOR] And then there was a hungry little girl who always wore a red cape. [LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD] I wish... It's not for me, It's for my Granny in the woods. A loaf of bread, please- To bring my poor old hungry Granny in the woods... Just a loaf of bread, please... [STEPMOTHER] Cinderella, if you can pick up these lentils, and finish your chores in time, then you may go to the ball with us. Come along ladies... featured video Jack Johnson, Phoenix, Thirty Seconds to Mars, and Karmin share their most commonly misheard lyrics... featured video Imagine how different these songs might have been! [STEPSISTERS] Yes, Mother. Good luck. [CINDERELLA] Come, little birds, Down from the eaves And the leaves, Over fields, Out of castles and ponds... [JACK] Now, squeeze, pal... [CINDERELLA] Ahhhhhhhhhh... Quick, little birds, Flick through the ashes. Pick and peck, but swiftly, Sift through the ashes, Into the pot... [JACK'S MOTHER] Now listen to me well, son. Milky-White must be taken to market. [JACK] But, mother, no- he's the best cow in the world- [JACK'S MOTHER] Was- She has been dry for weeks now, with no food or money, we've got no choice but to sell her. look at her. [JACK] But, Milky-White's my best friend [JACK'S MOTHER] Look at her... There are bugs on her dugs. There are flies in her eyes. There's a lump on her rump Big enough to be a hump- [JACK] But- [JACK'S MOTHER] We've no time to sit and dither, While her wither's wither with her- And no one keeps a cow for a friend! Sometimes I wonder what's goin' on in that head of yours. [LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD] Into the woods, It's time to go, I hate to leave, I have to, though. Into the woods- It's time, and so I must begin my journey. Into the woods And through the trees To where I am Expected ma'am, Into the woods To Grandmother's house- Into the woods To Grandmother's house- [BAKER'S WIFE] Now you're certain of your way? [LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD] The way is clear, The light is good, I have no fear, Nor no one should. The woods are just trees, The trees are just wood. I sort of hate to ask it, But do you have a basket? [BAKER'S WIFE] Yes, we do. [BAKER] I don't suppose you're planning on buying any of these- [BAKER'S WIFE] Oh, shhhhh... Now, don't stray and be late, alright? [BAKER] You might save some of those sweets for Granny? Oh my- [BAKER'S WIFE] Just, leave it... [BAKER] She's a thief! [LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD] Into the woods And down the dell, The path is straight, I know it well. Into the woods, And who can tell What's waiting on the journey? Into the woods To bring some bread To Granny who Is sick in bed. Never can tell What lies ahead. For all that I know, She's already dead. But into the woods, Into the woods, Into the woods To Grandmother's house And home before dark. [FLORINDA] Cinderella! [LUCINDA] Get up here! [CINDERELLA] Fly, birds, Back to the sky... [FLORINDA] We're waiting! [CINDERELLA] Back to the eaves And the leaves And the fields And the- [FLORINDA] Hurry up and do my hair, Cinderella! Are you really wearing that? [LUCINDA] Here, I found a little tear, Cinderella. Can't you hide it with a hat? [CINDERELLA] You look beautiful. [FLORINDA] I know. [LUCINDA] She means me. [FLORINDA] No she didn't. [CINDERELLA] Mother said be good, Father said be nice, That was always their advice. So be nice, Cinderella, Good, Cinderella, Nice good good nice- [FLORINDA] Tighter! [CINDERELLA] What's the good of being good If everyone is blind Always leaving you behind? Never mind, Cinderella, Kind Cinderella- Nice good nice kind good nice- [FLORINDA] OW- Not that tight! God! [BAKER] Who might that be? [BAKER'S WIFE] We've sold our last loaf of bread! [BAKER] It's the witch from next-door. [BAKER'S WIFE] We have no bread... [WITCH] I don't want your bread... [BAKER] Then what is it you wish? It's not what I wish, It's what you wish. Nothing cooking in that belly now is there? And there will never be, Unless you do exactly as I say. In three days time a blue-moon will appear, Only then can the curse be, undone... [BAKER'S WIFE] What curse? [WITCH] The one I placed on this house. [BAKER] What are you talking about? [WITCH] In the past, when you were no more than a babe, Your father brought his young wife and you to this cottage. They were a lovely couple, But not lovely neighbors. You see... Your mother was with child, And she developed an unusual appetite. She admired my beautiful garden, And she told your father that What she wanted more than anything, In the world, was... Greens, greens, nothing but greens: Parsley, peppers, cabbages and celery, Asparagus and watercress and Fiddleferns and lettuce-! He said, "All right," But it wasn't, quite, 'Cause I caught him in the autumn In my garden one night! He was robbing me, Raping me, Rooting through my rutabaga, Raiding my arugula and Ripping up the rampion My champion! My favorite!- I should have laid a spell on him Right there, I could have turned him into stone Or a dog... Or a chair... But I let him have the rampion- I'd lots to spare. In return, however, I said, "Fair is fair: You can let me have the baby That your wife will bear. And we'll call it square." [BAKER] I had a brother? [WITCH] No. But, you had a sister. [BAKER] Where is she? [WITCH] She's mine now! And you'll never find her, Small price to pay for what Else your father stole from me. It cost me my youth, my beauty. My mother warned me, She would punish me With the curse of ugliness, If I ever lost any of them. [BAKER'S WIFE] Lost what? [WITCH] The beans... [BAKER & WIFE] Beans? [WITCH] The special beans... I'd let him go, I didn't know, he'd stolen my beans. I was watching him crawl, Back over the wall-! Then bang! Crash! A lightning flash! Well, that's another story, Never mind- Anyway, at last The big day came, And I made my claim. "Oh, don't take away the baby," They shrieked and screeched, But I did, And I hid her Where she'll never be reached. And your father cried, And your mother died. When for extra measure- I admit it was a pleasure- I said, "Sorry, I'm still not mollified." And I laid a little spell on them- You, too, son- That your family tree Would always be a barren one... [BAKER] How could you do that? [WITCH] And when your mother died, Your father deserted you. Your father was no father so why should you be? So there's no more fuss And there's no more scenes And my garden thrives- You should see my nectarines! But I'm telling you the same I tell kings and queens: Don't ever never ever Mess around with my greens! Especially the beans. [JACK] Yeah, but why do we have to go to the next village? [JACK'S MOTHER[ Because, everyone in this village, knows the cow hasn't given a drop of milk in weeks. [JACK] That's cheating! [JACK'S MOTHER] We're starving, Jack! Don't you understand that? Now, you're not to accept less than five pounds for her. Are you listening to me? [JACK] Yes. [JACK'S MOTHER] How much are you to ask? [JACK] No more than five pounds. [JACK'S MOTHER] Less than five! [JACK] Than five! [JACK'S MOTHER] Into the woods, The time is now, We have to live, I don't care how. Into the woods to sell the cow, You must begin the journey! Straight to the woods and don't delay- We have to face The marketplace. Into the woods to journey's end- [JACK] Into the woods to sell a friend- [WITCH] You wish to have The curse reversed? I'll need a certain Potion first. Go to the woods and bring me back One: the cow as white as milk, Two: the cape as red as blood, Three: the hair as yellow as corn, Four: the slipper as pure as gold. Bring me these Before the chime Of midnight, In three day's time. Tis' then the blue moon reappears. Which comes but once each hundred years. Just bring them and I guarantee, A child as perfect As child can be. Go to the wood! [STEPMOTHER] Ladies, Our carriage waits. [CINDERELLA] Now may I go to the Festival? [STEPMOTHER] The Festival-? Darling, those nails! Darling, those clothes! Lentils are one thing but Darling, with those, You'd make us the fools of the Festival And mortify the Prince! [CINDERELLA] The Festival lasts three nights. Surely, you could let me be there for one of them. [STEPMOTHER] The King is trying to find his son a wife! Not a scullery maid! We must be gone! GO! [CINDERELLA] I wish- [BAKER'S WIFE] Beans? These must be the witch's beans! We'll take them with us. [BAKER] We? [BAKER'S WIFE] Yes! [BAKER] We? You're not coming, It's not safe out there. [BAKER'S WIFE] I can help you! [BAKER] No! I can do this on my own. The spell is on my house. Only I can lift the spell, The spell is on my house. [BAKER'S WIFE] No, no, the spell is on our house. We must lift the spell together, The spell is on our house! [BAKER] Now tell me what am I to return with? [BAKER'S WIFE] Ugh, You don't remember? The cow as white as milk, The cape as red as blood, The hair as yellow as corn, The slipper as pure as gold- [BAKER] The cow as white as milk, The cape as red as blood, The hair as yellow as corn, The slipper as pure as gold... [CINDERELLA] I still wish to go to the Festival, But how am I ever to get to the Festival? [BAKER] The cow as white as milk, The cape as red as blood, The hair as yellow as corn- [CINDERELLA] I know! I'll visit Mother's grave, The grave at the hazel tree, And tell her I just want to Go to the King's Festival... [BAKER] The slipper as pure as gold... The cow, the cape, The slipper as pure as gold- [BAKER'S WIFE] The hair-! [CINDERELLA & BAKER] Into the woods, It's time to go, It may be all In vain, you/I know. Into the woods- But even so, I have to take the journey. [CINDERELLA, BAKER & WIFE] Into the woods, The path is straight, You know it well, But who can tell- [BAKER & WIFE] Into the woods to lift the spell- [CINDERELLA] Into the woods to visit Mother- [JACK'S MOM] Into the woods to sell the cow! [JACK] To get the money! [CINDERELLA] To go to the Festival! [LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD] Into the woods to grandmother's house! [ALL] The way is clear, The light is good, I have no fear, Nor no one should. The woods are just trees, The trees are just wood. No need to be afraid there- [BAKER] There's something in the glade there... [ALL] Into the woods, Without delay, But careful not To lose the way. Into the woods, Who knows what may Be lurking on the journey? Into the woods To get the thing That makes it worth The journeying. into the woods- [STEPMOTHER & STEPSISTERS] To see the King- [JACK & MOTHER] To sell the cow- [BAKER & WIFE] To make the potion- [ALL] To see- To sell- To get- To bring- To make- To lift- To go to the Festival-! Into the woods! Into the woods! Into the woods, Then out of the woods, And home before it's dark! Read more: Into The Woods - Prologue Into The Woods Lyrics | MetroLyrics

[@funandlala]

Wow! That's a lot!

[@chanceqw7210]

Thank you really, I've been searching for the lyrics.

[@cupcakevidyummy1711]

Its the grave at the willow tree not hazel tree!

[@WhovianUnderlander]

Cupcakevid Yummy The original lyric was Hazel tree

[@josephyml]

great copy and paste skills

[@veggiet2009]

I just realized that I think much of the pain in this movie could have been avoided if the baker and his wife had thought to just give the beans back to the witch. Her anger might have been appeased, she might have allowed them to have a child (perhaps not so quick, the normal 9 month method,) the beanstalk wouldn't have grown and Jack would have learned the hard truth that pets get old and die...

[@howareyoumoreofaclownthanme]

You also have to realize that all the information we are given is that if the Witch loses the beans, she's cursed with ugliness. The Witch was desperate to regain her beauty, so wouldn't you think that she would research what could possibly revert her? Her conclusion was a potion. If she thought that the curse would be lifted by regaining the beans, don't you think she'd task the Baker and his Wife with finding them or just rip apart the house as the most likely hiding spot?

[@cityuser]

So, who's fault was it? The baker who didn't give the beans, the baker's father who took the beans or the witch who put the beans there, or the witch's mother who put the curse on the witch? This is why I love this movie

[@amywyvill362]

veggiet2009 BUT that wouldn't have made a good film would it? I know yall thinking realistically but this is all fiction and a musical

[@cityuser]

I know, it's my favorite song. I've even memorized it, against all odds.

[@idkhehe6367]

cityuser Ik! The baker's mother! :D

[@daviddavidson1090]

5:00 I love how she sings "to Granny who is sick in bed"

[@maxkropf9310]

me too

[@noname-xc4ej]

samee

[@aleeyahwoodward9557]

Me too

[@gato3440]

SAMEEEEEEEEE

[@iasmimborn9655]

"For all I know she's already dead"

[@miawasbrd]

lol forgot tht was a line "for all I know she's already dead ... but into the woods!!" lol

[@kikiscookieedition2143]

LOL XD

[@roseof_alltrades3809]

mia barrett that was my favorite line to do 😂

[@Lucy-y932]

XD

[@SansUndertale88]

Lol

[@lizzigilmore5813]

My brother took me to see Frozen after people told him it had a lot of singing and when he got back he was like, "I knew it had a lot of singing but, SERIOUSLY, that was a lot." Then I asked him to watch Into the Woods with me and I warned him it had a lot of singing, and he said, "I suffered through Frozen, I can definitely get through anything else." The next day my bother started talking to the kid who warned him about Frozen and the kid said, "Oh come on, it can't be worse than Frozen," and my brother asked me to explain to the kid. I said, "Okay, the first 14 1/2 minutes of the movie is one pure song." He responded, "You win."

[@chazofalsa]

He should watch Les Miserable that's a full movie with singing in it. Or he should listen to The Great Comet like Les Miserable there's full on singing 24/7.

[@grape2337]

Hadestown

[@Your_local_vampire_14]

Evita

[@laurena1958]

@@rozbar5607 i was gonna say that

[@jackdonohue7893]

Watch Phantom of the Opera. That is all singing.

[@beckiejbrown]

This is a great song to put on to get ready with in the morning!

[@MelissaNgai]

I totally agree! Hehe their voices will really sing me awake.

[@nicogutierrez1363]

I agree. I listen to this every morning! It wakes me up

[@rexcabrera8398]

Hi, Beckie I send you force . I also love this song!. Bye I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS Bye from México.

[@maruphilippe]

Totally!!!

[@irismonique7092]

i don't think so

[@firefalcoln]

It really irritates me when people say this story has nothing of value. I'd say the story of the musical really shows that life is hard. Sometimes being selfish or careless can result in terrible things. And it's important to be careful what you wish for. Sometimes one's troubles can really get one down. But if you can bond and fight back you can undo much of the damage caused and live to learn from your mistakes. Really the story has a lot of applicable information for kids and adults. It's a bit dark for little kids, but it was rated PG and anyone who knows anything about Into the Woods, going in, knows it's a mature look on fairytale stories. In a way I value this type of story a lot more than typical Disney animated stories because usually those stories have protagonist characters that make mistakes. But their mistakes almost never lead to permanent trouble. That's not how life always works, and kids should a get a dose of the nastiness of reality. However the story also displays that getting through these nasty troubles is still a possibility. It's also irritating and amusing when people complain that Into the Woods' fairytale stories are inaccurate because they are darker than the Disney versions they're familiar with. Newsflash: The fables originally were written with many of the gruesome details of Into the woods. Including the blinding of the step sisters, the cutting of their toes and heel, and the creepiness of the wolf.

[@irismonique7092]

this story has nothing of value

[@irismonique7092]

hahahaha

[@queerlibtardhippie9357]

i thought this story was always a actions have consequences thing

[@vanessacg1611]

And Cinderellas Dresses, And the story of Rapunzel’s Birth. (Except the real fable has no beans)

[@trotoxd6827]

the movie wasn't that good, just a game of tag, IMO

[@skyecarrington7668]

"I have a brother?" "No. But, you had a sister." "Where is she?" "She's MINE, and you will never find her." How broken up can you expect him to be? He only just heard about it.

[@imnothappywithyouson9249]

Skye Carrington cinemasins

[@kaszpiorek2020]

Is Baker's lost sister Rapunzel? I wanna make sure and I watched the movie today.

[@annefrank2265]

kaszpiorek yes

[@thundrrcloud6838]

Seriously they never got to see each other lol

[@leahbisley9720]

Isn’t it rapunzel

[@junnidoll]

i love the actress’s voice for little red, it’s cute and sounds fresh every time I listen to it.

[@AbraminWonderland]

If this doesn't get you excited to see the movie, than nothing will.

[@AbraminWonderland]

Maren Jensen YUSSSS

[@AbraminWonderland]

ツMiå The Mooseツ I saw it again last night XD

[@AbraminWonderland]

ツMiå The Mooseツ XD YUS

[@PhampyTrompy]

I jusy finished watching the movie its awesome

[@cassie.gillcrist1205]

How do u post the videos from other youtubers?

[@VladSicoe]

I loved this movie! The idea of combining classic fairy tales with dark and mature elements is brilliant for me!

[@GTLugo]

+Vlad Sicoe The Broadway play is better, since it was originally written as a play.

[@rachelmarie5048]

+Gabe Lugo : Musical*

[@GTLugo]

Rachel Marie Technicalities. :P

[@micahb8483]

They're actually grim story takes. A lot of fairytale are originally darker. I've read a few

[@GTLugo]

Micah B Exactly.

[@BasedSuccuboi]

Why so much hate for this movie? I'm starting to think people just don't understand musicals in general.

[@josephyml]

probably. they complain that there's too much singing

[@LegendsP137]

Lot of it was that the movie needed to be split into 2 movies for Act 1 and Act 2. Many of the reviewers complain about how that 2nd act was rushed and that many things were lost from Stage too screen. I think the movie is okay. Its not perfect and Into the Woods is hard show to nail down if you dont do it right.

[@yourgaycousin9533]

@@josephyml It's called a musical for a reason 🤦‍♀️

[@unluckyomens370]

@@LegendsP137 It might just be cause I was like 5th grade when i watched the musical but the second act was kinda boring (might just be the show I watched/my age tho

[@MikaelaCher]

I once went to see this movie online and someone commented 'GREAT MOVIE IT WOULD BE BETTER IF THEY DIDN'T SING THAT MUCH AM I RIGHT ?' and i was like... No? It's a ... musical ?

[@adrianlee.28]

I love how the music allows you to visualize what is happening without the movie there in front of you.

[@nkirukaj2384]

12:32 "The spell is on OUR house" I love that so much for some reason

[@licorice8355]

movie was so good I cried at the end

[@licorice8355]

omg

[@licorice8355]

Aww Nice

[@benitomlinson8734]

I love this movie!!

[@licorice8355]

1) that made no sence 2) everyone has their own opinions

[@etcetera1995]

+sofia leal Hey, nobody forced you to see it, buddy. :D

[@nikolaizandreicabalo934]

Its seriously hard to not sing this every time

[@spaceboy2095]

+Nikolai Zandrei Cabalo You're right! I've discovered this 3 days ago and it won't leave my head!

[@mrsquirtlee1035]

same

[@mslexy1905]

+Nikolai Zandrei Cabalo ....I've been singing Into the Woods for the past few days... I think everyone I know hates me now.

[@aqilahkirana1983]

AHAHA ikr ^

[@christinahmakondo9157]

+mslexy1905 I tend to sing into the woods ALONE just incase hate lurks around

[@saphslife83]

Don't fuck with meryl streeps greens.

[@MatchaxLover]

especially the beans. XD

[@bowlofbakedbeans]

lol

[@jkerr962]

Exao

[@carlosalejandroalvarenga4913]

in the obc soundtrack, The witch starts rapping in that part

[@carrmern1805]

ikr

[@katieminicucci2878]

"O my, she's a thief!" Lol! 😂😂

[@rithe07]

THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I SAID WHEN I SAW IT IN THE THEATRES

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

@Sophia Smits yeah😊

[@Lucetheloser]

I just realized why Repunzal's hair was so long. Her mother ate those beans which made extra long bean stalks, so the baby's hair was extra long.

[@bradywakens3904]

But...the beans were in the dad's pocket

[@austinnnnkeller]

@@bradywakens3904 She could of had multiple, plus those might not been all of them

[@BagPipePlayer]

Or she didn’t cut them

[@jennetkenobi2059]

@@bradywakens3904 the mother never ate the beans

[@anifefaria1355]

How do you know

[@Sun-ke7pl]

longest but best song ever

[@VAKYRIE1435]

Still shorter than “Finale” from Hunchback of Notre Dame

[@SnorriSnibble]

I love the bakers voice as narration and at the end when he sings, It sounds so freaking calm.

[@irismonique7092]

jam orndon

[@fartgoespsst]

IK

[@Freakyball01]

*james corden

[@zeeryptid5504]

Little Red Ridinghood's parts are the best

[@lenacirkovic175]

kazuiis yaaas😍

[@lilo4000]

OMG YESSSS hers is my fav

[@Moviebitesforyou]

I've memorised the whole of Cinderella's part for my towns annual play hope it goes well

[@breannasterling7399]

wishing you the best of luck!! you'll nail it!

[@christinejoyperalta1288]

Oh! Good luck!

[@dastandana4640]

How did it go?😂😁

[@marcossantiagobecerra2512]

R.I.P Stephen Sondheim (1930-2021). Broadway musical legend forever

[@mamafuncool]

My favorite part is Anna's high note around 5:48. Perfect cast.

[@adamhawks3460]

00:31 to 00:54. Such beautiful harmonies ☺️

[@lumpingawesome]

You are not alone has the best harmony in the entire movie imo. The last two lines of the song "Someone is on your side. You are not alone." Makes me melt every time i hear it

[@hlubideetz7614]

I am glad that I am NOT the only one that thinks so.

[@waxpaper3030]

5:40 my heart just melted, I really love this part

[@JoanaFerreira-rh7zp]

Once upon a time In a far-off kingdom There lay a small village At the edge of the woods I wish And in this village More than anything Lived a young maiden More than life More than jewels A carefree young lad I wish More than life And a childless baker I wish With his wife More than anything More than the moon I wish The king is giving a festival More than life I wish I wish to go to the festival More than riches And the ball I wish my cow would Give us some milk More than anything I wish we had a child Please, pal I want a child Squeeze, pal I wish to go to the festival I wish you'd give us some Milk or even cheese I wish I wish we might have a child I wish You wish to go to the festival? The poor girl's parents had died You, cinderella, the festival? You wish to go to the festival? What, you, cinderella, the festival? The festival? What, you wish to go to the festival? The festival? The king's festival? And now she lived with her stepmother The festival... ha! Who had two daughters of her own Look at your nails! Look at your dress! People would laugh at you Nevertheless I still want to go to the festival And dance before the prince All three were beautiful of face but vile and black of heart The young lad had no father and his mother I wish Well, she was at her wit's end I wish my son were not a fool I wish my house was not a mess I wish the cow was full of milk I wish the walls were full of gold I wish a lot of things What in heaven's name are you doing with the cow inside the house? I thought if he got nice and warm He might produce some milk It's a she How many times do I have to tell you Only shes can give milk? And then there was a hungry little girl Who always wore a red cape I wish It's not for me It's for my granny in the woods A loaf of bread, please To bring my poor old hungry Granny in the woods Just a loaf of bread, please Cinderella, if you can pick up these lentils And finish your chores in time Then you may go to the ball with us Come along ladies Yes, mother Good luck Come, little birds Down from the eaves And the leaves Over fields Out of castles and ponds Now, squeeze, pal Ahh Quick, little birds Flick through the ashes Pick and peck, but swiftly Sift through the ashes Into the pot Now listen to me well, son Milky-white must be taken to market But, mother, no- he's the best cow in the world Was She has been dry for weeks now With no food or money We've got no choice but to sell her Look at her But, milky-white's my best friend Look at her There are bugs on her dugs There are flies in her eyes There's a lump on her rump Big enough to be a hump But We've no time to sit and dither While her wither's wither with her And no one keeps a cow for a friend! Sometimes I wonder what's goin' on in that head of yours Into the woods It's time to go I hate to leave I have to, though Into the woods It's time, and so I must begin my journey Into the woods And through the trees To where I am Expected ma'am Into the woods To grandmother's house Into the woods To grandmother's house Now you're certain of your way? The way is clear The light is good I have no fear Nor no one should The woods are just trees The trees are just wood I sort of hate to ask it But do you have a basket? Yes, we do I don't suppose you're planning on buying any of these Oh, shh Now, don't stray and be late, alright? You might save some of those sweets for granny? Oh my Just, leave it She's a thief! Into the woods And down the dell The path is straight I know it well Into the woods And who can tell What's waiting on the journey? Into the woods To bring some bread To granny who Is sick in bed Never can tell What lies ahead For all that I know She's already dead But into the woods Into the woods Into the woods To grandmother's house And home before dark

[@joeychris3123]

joana ferreira whyyyyyyy

[@lenacirkovic175]

Joana Ferreira saaaaame i literally memorized this entire song😂

[@tonorosol]

5:00 "She's already death". XD

[@Julie43845]

Joana Ferreira im

[@emvi4117]

Joana Ferreira yey thanks

[@elise6970]

I am the only one who adores the way Meryl Streep says "I don't want your bread"?

[@adamsdriver339]

i just got to that part when i read this comment and i was like "omg"

[@krronos7]

How cool would it be if they performed this whole song for the intro to the academy awards XD.

[@cassie.gillcrist1205]

That would be so cool and they need to get a Oscar for this

[@daisymae7775]

We need to hold pepetition

[@edwin1520]

I wish my school was an academy to start with!!!!!!

[@tunasub9910]

***** YES

[@The2001alba]

SAME

[@LewToons]

Who is the voice of the narrator?

[@davidselwood2338]

James Corden- the same actor who plays the baker! :)

[@swimmolly]

And he played crag from doctor who

[@keirac.419]

And Smithy in Gavin and Stacey from the UK.

[@dapugsdatplaygeneandjamesg701]

James corden

[@nnehila9379]

wow, how knew you liked into the woods?!!?

[@genericyoutuber3300]

well I guess the baker and his wife can't bake together can they ?

[@Samantha-fu7td]

no more bread for little red!!!

[@lockettheart1309]

wait in what way?

[@Samantha-fu7td]

+TigerGirl Wolf babies i think....

[@lovelikethereisnotomorrow4817]

Am I the only one who is very addicted to INTO THE WOODS, that you keep singing every song and every line everyday? Which eventually annoys your teacher and classmates? XD

[@taylor5917]

omg yes haha

[@maegicalgirl4502]

Love Like there is no Tomorrow Same

[@lovelikethereisnotomorrow4817]

iiCrayyTayyii I’m still watching it now, still doesn’t get old HAHA

[@Ava6448]

No your not

[@d0cturr]

Love Like there is no Tomorrow I’m Real Addicted I Have The Book!

[@supersaraqxz548]

When I first watched this movie in Disney + I didn't know anything about it so when Cinderella got married I thought it was a beautiful and happy ending... Then I realised I had more than 30 minutes left of movie

[@supersaraqxz548]

@Sophia Smits it is available on Disney + Spain idk about other countries

[@kinkshamer9799]

Same-

[@twyla9559]

This was me with my mother watching this haha

[@lunarskys2645]

Welcome to Broadway. Act 1 = the fun Act 2 = the horrors

[@BeckyMD26]

Emily Blunt is such a good singer

[@violettem.1597]

This movie was the best movie ever ever. The musics are to die for and it's great that it is not a kinda stereotype fairytale movie with stupids happy ending (mariage + eternal love + 1000 childrens). This story is much more subtle and beautiful ! I loved the fact that characters hesitated about their feelings, about what they want or who they love. It's not just poorly Manichean.

[@BillyTheToast]

I've seen "Into the Woods" and absolutely LOVED it!

[@cassie.gillcrist1205]

Same I saw it today

[@edwin1520]

Cassviper I see it almost everyday

[@Isaacthebiggestmoviefan57]

Same so good one of my favorite Disney movies

[@ESketchbo0k]

I’ve been in it! :)

[@violet1329]

The orchestra is beautiful in this. Outstanding!

[@musicignitesme074]

I suddenly remembered the prince and the baker's wife. 😭

[@czarenallyzamonisit4642]

MusicIgnitesMe 07 ye...

[@bills7595]

MusicIgnitesMe 07 same 😭

[@ctrled1350]

MusicIgnitesMe 07 ikr... Srsly why did the prince kiss her - what was sad was that was her last kiss before she died :/

[@fallingcrane1986]

Thy Random User Well I think the whole kissing the baker’s wife thing was to show that the Prince is a cheating bastard. The movie doesn’t show it (cuz Disney), but in the play this is based on, they actually commit adultery. Also in the play, by the time the Giant’s Wife comes down, the Prince is already tired of Cinderella and eventually settles down with Sleeping Beauty. Yeah, it’s messed up, but well, that’s the woods for ya!

[@twyla9559]

That was me and I was so confused like what?-

[@ShigarakiTomura03]

Witch: I curse you to never have children. Wife: That's fine. Baker: We can just adopt. Witch: And I changed your Wifi password. Baker & Wife: *NO!* Get the reference random person scrolling through the comments?

[@Cakeh3ad]

Yes Thomas

[@charadreamuur7229]

Thomas!!

[@adriannasebastian1994]

Yep

[@dyn6522]

Storytime!!!!!

[@gracemulroy726]

Virgil Napier yes

[@ynahp573]

Meryl Streep is the QUEEN OF EVERYTHING. SUCH A MULTI-TALENTED ACTRESSSSSSSSSS, A LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I SAW THIS MOVIE

[@dudakill01]

'Your father cried, and your mother died' 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@inlow8807]

😕🙊💩💏💑

[@whos.rafael]

'-'

[@EnzoFoove]

I have to admit I love the extension to the ending they did for this version

[@atotalfiasco4213]

I'm so proud of Meryl Streep, going from Mama Mia to THIS! Her singing voice has improved so much it's insane!

[@mAcroFaze]

"It's the witch from next door." I can relate, my dude.

[@gem_614]

lord- I have to rewatch this movie. This song brings back so many memories.

[@finn6368]

same i can’t believe it came out 6 years ago :00

[@samsingsthings]

I saw this musical yesterday, and it was incredible.

[@担任-o1u]

日本人だけどこの歌本当に大好き。曲調も歌詞も全てが良い

[@bethhill2621]

Anna Kendrick though. She is the perfect Disney princess

[@emmabelle8181]

I HAVE NEVER AGREED WITH A COMMENT MORE IN MY LIFE

[@3ghostsinatrenchcoat]

Stephen Sondheim, man. He's a genius, but he cray.

[@frenchfryofthesea]

Liz Jones was that the maker of the movie? cause this was a play long before it was a movie. it pulls to gather the brothers grim fairy tails dark virtions

[@gemmalouise712]

James Ellenburg Sondheim wrote the score and lyrics to the play :)

[@thegemgeek2871]

Lit

[@jazmynbloomfield-nishimura7640]

Sondheim is basically the Shakespeare of Broadway

[@StarrChild.]

I love how casual they are about a witch living next door to them.

[@xtrafries123]

"You wish to go to the festival!?" Me: :D *"The poor girl's parents had died."* Me: *D:*

[@BagPipePlayer]

In the musical it’s just the mom died. There forth the tree with the mother

[@Emma-rj4nd]

Am I the only one here 3 years later? Cause I am still absolutely in love with this soundtrack! 😍🥰

[@themadhatress319]

I am here too

[@rorito_dorito]

Now it’s 6 years 😯

[@cosmicboom8319]

now 7 💀

[@gonzalezm511]

I LOVE the beginning of this movie. Their voices are so mesmerizing! Especially Red Riding Hood and Cinderella! Dynamic and majestic.

[@dariadaniellemusic]

I was in a cooking class recently and the teacher was like "OK. The beans." and my friend looked at me and whispered "The beans." And then, because I never learned what a socially acceptable volume is when it comes to musicals and public settings, I responded "tHe SpEcIaL bEaNs" and everyone just gave me a blank stare

[@Ziaberry]

Something similar happened in my chorus class one time lol. I forget what the context was, but the instructor said "beans" and half the class said "beans??" and without missing a beat I whispered "the special beans" into the silence and everyone turned around to look at me

[@axolotlsarecute6764]

the songs in this musical are so underrated 😭 i swear this entire movie is underrated

[@anifefaria1355]

I agree

[@francineala]

God, most of my childhood was locked up in this movie. So glad to come back to this after so many years

[@katiepope7710]

I wish More than anything More than the moon More than jewels More than riches I wish I could sing like Cinderella in this

[@jellymary4509]

I love part "nice Cinderella, good Cinderella..." ^-^

[@littlelemon3465]

5:41 Timestamp :D

[@arilovessimba]

@@littlelemon3465 THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@littlelemon3465]

No problem 👌

[@stevenkyle4350]

Rest In Peace Stephen!! You were a gem!

[@charrapunzel]

my school play this year is into the woods. i got little red riding hood ! haha

[@abbypease4137]

Nice job!! Please tell me how it goes ;)

[@charrapunzel]

Abby Pease thank you so much :))

[@ShashaDivine]

Congrats!!!

[@charrapunzel]

iamgames3 crafter aww thanks :3

[@charrapunzel]

Ravenn the llama thank you so much :)) and don't be shy. u can still join this year's play right?

[@katrinarowan72]

Don't mind me jamming out to the full soundtrack. I'm playing the Witch for my school's musical this year !!

[@sleepyhoe6452]

Katrina Rowan That's so cool! I'm playing Cinderella in mine!!

[@katrinarowan72]

Awesome! Best of luck to you :))

[@jellivish]

My biggest flex is memorizing literally every single line and cue due to me being obsessed with this movie as a kid- 😭💕

[@CarleyTWD]

Same!!

[@ninjawarriorgirl1]

Gavroche lives! And he got the cow from the barricades!

[@NOONE-cd4gu]

Omg yay

[@snoosemoose469]

sometimes i try to sing this song all by myself and i get pissed off when i cant

[@NoahLindquist96]

I LOVE the change they made for the ending of this Prologue. It sounds much more adventurous and epic.

[@kirstenanderson3406]

this is lowkey my favorite musical

[@roosakallio1303]

The movie is Into The Woods (2014) Its a musical about few of the childrens lores like red ridinghood and snow white and hansel and gretel and such.

[@madeniquevanwyk]

for all that I know she's already dead XP

[@nicogutierrez1363]

XD

[@krispatina2652]

😂😂😂

[@destineeb2652]

+Madenique van Wyk hehe

[@purplekittay8291]

LOL!! 😂😂

[@maxneary7926]

Madenique van Wyk it's XD not XP

[@fionahiggins6394]

I participated in a production of this and honestly I love this version too Meryl Streep absolutely slays as the witch and I adore this musical and everything about it

[@isaacerrypagogo98]

"The songs don't even rhyme!" Um "Darling those nails, darling those clothes The lentils are one thing but darling with those' 'Agony far more painful than yours When you know she'd go with you If there only were doors" "Its the last midnight Its the last wish Its the last midnight Soon it will be boom squish' "Mother said be good Father said be nice That was always there advice' Need I go on?

[@somebodyoncetoldmetheworld8795]

Where they supposed to rhyme?

[@isaacerrypagogo98]

I don't care if they did But far too many people are complaining for my liking

[@yagocampos9604]

Also "QUICK, little birds FLICK through the ashes PICK and peck But swiftly SIFT through the ashes Into the pot" And "We've no time to sit and DITHER While her WITHERS WITHER WITH HER" And "But I let him have the rampion I had lots to SPARE In return, however, I said "Fair is FAIR" You can let me have the baby that you wife will BEAR And will call it SQUARE" And "So there's no more fuss And there's no more SCENES And my garden thrives You should see my NECTARINES But I'm telling you the same I tell kings and QUEENS Don't ever never ever mess around with my GREENS! Especially the BEANS" And "So I'll pry up my SHOE... Wait, though, thinking it THROUGH Things don't have to colide I know what my decision is Which is not to decide I'll just leave him a CLUE For example... a SHOE And then see what he'll DO Now is he and not YOU Who is stuck with a SHOE In a STEW In the GOO And you've learned something TOO Something you never KNEW On the steps of the palace" And "Darling, be STILL Cut off a bit of the HEEL And it WILL" And "It's your father's fault That the curse got PLACED And the place got cursed In the first PLACE" And "Plant 'em and they'll SOAR Here you want some MORE? Listen to the ROAR Giants by the SCORE Oh, well, you can blame another witch!"

[@isaacerrypagogo98]

Brilliant! Thank-you for backing me up :P

[@celinadomingo8795]

SRSLY?! They are rhyming!!!!

[@nedlee7375]

The song by the two princess’s Agony is my absolute favorite song. I adore Chris Pine. IDK he had such a beautiful singing voice.

[@fishflowww]

Am I the only who loves when they say "I wish"?

[@Mr.happy689]

Theater kids... We unite here 🤪🫴

[@K1TTYX333]

YESSS

[@SunakowDawson]

Oh yeah

[@MaryGrace-zi2us]

Yass 💅

[@cybergrove743]

I GOTCHU

[@fand0m_Randm]

*starts descending angelicly*

[@tessadougherty813]

The baker is the narrator because at the end he was telling them a story

[@penguincool2726]

This is the ending part of the song [CINDERELLA & BAKER] Into the woods, It's time to go, It may be all In vein, I know. Into the woods- But even so, I have to take the journey. [CINDERELLA, BAKER & WIFE] Into the woods, The path is straight, You know it well, But who can tell- [BAKER & WIFE] Into the woods to lift the spell- [CINDERELLA] Into the woods to visit Mother- [JACK'S MOM] Into the woods to sell the cow! [JACK] To get the money! [CINDERELLA] To go to the Festival! [LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD] Into the woods to grandmother's house! [ALL] The way is clear, The light is good, I have no fear, Nor no one should. The woods are just trees, The trees are just wood. No need to be afraid there- [BAKER] There's something in the glade there... [ALL] Into the woods, Without delay, But careful not To lose the way. Into the woods, Who knows what may Be lurking on the journey? Into the woods To get the thing That makes it worth The journeying. into the woods- [STEPMOTHER & STEPSISTERS] To see the King- [JACK & MOTHER] To sell the cow- [BAKER & WIFE] To make the potion- [ALL] To see- To sell- To get- To bring- To make- To lift- To go to the Festival-! Into the woods! Into the woods! Into the woods, Then out of the woods, And home before it's dark!

[@aqua_larxenesgamingchannel]

Penguin Cool 272 And home before it's dark! [Cinderella] I wish.

[@BnanaJoGam3s]

Absolutely underrated movie, seeing characters in a different way does not detract from the original stories. P.S. Emily Blunt has the voice of an angel.

[@Adventures_with_GEOFFERY]

*It has been ten years since this dropped and I keep coming back to it*

[@ashtreesystem5265]

5:40 I rap this verse to myself while i'm at work ;) X)

[@NakedTraction]

+ashton simpson no one cares

[@justess797]

You call yourself Cinderella?!? I'm just kidding, aint nothing wrong with that!

[@noellefritz5678]

ashton simpson but it's not a rap....

[@petererer3501]

@@NakedTraction I do

[@upperscorecharlie]

@@petererer3501 remus

[@maxinegallo2466]

My school did a play of this years ago when I was a kid. I played little red ridding hood. I'm back years later and I still know all the lines.

[@tatemahar6960]

"but don't ever ever ever fuck around with my greens" ESPECIALLY THE FUCKING BEANS

[@w.mtrainbus251]

i like the way she sings "never mine,Cinderella"😱😍

[@aishalayla5915]

Sheila Murage *Nevermind

[@makenaw2713]

I got the bakers wife in my school musical!

[@maxfraser7701]

Makena Wesol sweet I got Cinderella

[@Angela-dx1bn]

Makena Wesol I GOT BAKERS WIFE AS WELL OMG GOOD LUCK TO US 💜 I BET YOU'D KILL IT

[@grantyao]

Nice! Are you doing the original version or the jr version? I got the baker in my school's musical!

[@Angela-dx1bn]

Grant Yao oh my you're my husband HAHA okay i kidd. our director is using the original script but she's cutting out a lot of parts. she doesn't like the junior one :)

[@chaoticenglish3301]

I got the witch~

[@laurenwaggett287]

I'm strangely obsessed with this musical

[@bamafan73191]

One of the better opening numbers I've heard from any play, Sondheim is a genius I tell you!

[@becka_0185]

This film was absolutely brilliant, I loved it!

[@fluttershy6466]

I saw it at my local college theatre this past October and it's all I can think about! Always on my mind. They gave a totally Tony worthy performance!!!

[@fireruby1882]

Such a catchy prologue 😭

[@lucianovitorio110]

"I wish go to the fes..." *YOU, CINDERELLA? THE FESTIVAL?*