'Into the Woods' Hits St. Paul's Stage

Students at Ramsey’s St. Paul Interparochial School are getting ready for their stage debut.

This year, 40 of the school’s fourth through eighth graders will be starring in a production of ‘Into the Woods.’

The Sondheim musical tells a unique story using intertwining plots of fairytale characters like  Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and a few different Prince Charmings.

According to the show’s co-producer Mary Mitsinikos, the school chose the musical as this year’s production for a few different reasons.

“We were looking for a show where we could get a lot of children to participate, and have bigger roles,” Mitsinikos said. “And the show has some dark [undertones], it really does have a wide appeal and is family-friendly. We think all ages in the audience will like it.”

The cast and crew has been preparing for the show for the past eight weeks, and will take the stage for three performances this weekend.

The show, which is happening at Don Bosco Prep, Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $12 each, and can be purchased at the door.

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