Towngate Theatre presents “Into the Woods”

Travel “Into the Woods” to a topsy-turvy fairy tale world through Stephen Sondheim songs and remarkable characters, seen from a fresh perspective.

This celebrated and much-loved musical is the season opener for the main stage season at Towngate Theatre in Wheeling.

Shows take place September 15, 16, 17 & 22, 23, 2023. Curtain is at 8pm Fridays and Saturdays. A 3pm matinee takes place Sunday, September 17.

About the Play

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.

Admission is $20($17 OI members). Purchase tickets online or call 304-242-7700.

Sponsored by Unified Bank.

Additional support provided by Carole & Doug Bissett and Wheeling Country Day School.

2023-24 Towngate Theatre Main Stage Season

“Into the Woods”
September 15, 16, 17 & 22, 23, 2023

Staged Reading of “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”
September 29, 2023

“Biloxi Blues”
November 3, 4, 5 & 10, 11, 2023

“Rabbit Hole”
March 15, 16, 17 & 22, 23, 2024

“Twelfth Night”
May 3, 4, 5 & 10 & 11, 2024

Experience the magic of art onstage…

Towngate is the premiere venue for community theater in Wheeling. Enjoy an intimate theater experience. Marvel at and applaud the talent of local actors. Experience a variety of though-provoking, heartwarming, comedic and historically significant works from renowned playwrights and talented newcomers. When watching a stage production, you are transported into a different world. Escape from reality and feel the energy created by sharing an intimate space with actors and fellow theatergoers. Live action happens right before your eyes. There’s no app for that!  Furthermore, theater is a social experience meant to be shared with one another. So, bring your family and friends and meet new friends, too. And, most importantly, support your local actors, directors, stage managers, set and costume designers. They spend months working to bring characters and stories to life. Their efforts produce amazing art time and time again.

Keeping the Community in Community Theater in Wheeling. . .

Towngate is a cornerstone of creative life in Wheeling and serves as an entertainment destination for residents of the Ohio Valley and beyond. People of all ages and backgrounds gather here to create and experience art onstage. Most of all, Towngate celebrates the essential power of theater to illuminate our common humanity. The community enjoys and participates in hundreds of live performances, classes and workshops year-round.