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Who were some of the original cast members in the first production of Into the Woods?

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Original cast members of the premiere performances of Into the Woods included Bernadette Peters (the Witch), Danielle Ferland (Little Red Riding Hood), and Robert Westenberg (Cinderella’s Prince/the Wolf). The musical, which features the music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim, received rave reviews and went on to win three Tony Awards.