Freshly baked casting news: Theatre Group Asia (TGA) reveals seasoned theater performers and real-life couple Nyoy and Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante as The Baker and The Baker’s Wife in its production of Stephen Sondheim’s Into The Woods (ITW) this coming August to be held at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater (S-PAT).
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Like a sprinkle of sugar, the veteran singer-songwriter and stage actor sweetly remarks, “I get to play with my wife in this musical! I’m so thrilled to be working with her again!” The couple famously met when they starred together in the musical Rock of Ages back in 2012 staged by Atlantis Production and directed by Chari Arespacochaga, the same director as this production of Into The Woods. The duo last worked together in the local run of Kinky Boots where Nyoy played Lola while Mikkie did his makeup. The Philippine run of the Tony Award-winning musical was directed by the late theater impresario and TGA founding collaborator Bobby Garcia.
Mikkie reminisces, “I’m looking forward to paying tribute to my mentor and dear friend Direk Bobby Garcia by tapping into everything he taught me. The Baker’s Wife has been a dream role of mine, and I can’t wait to breathe life into a character I’ve fantasized about playing for over a decade now.” Mikkie’s impressive 14-year theater career began when she played Liesel in The Sound of Music. Her credit highlights include roles in Carousel, Aladdin, The Addams Family, Ghost the Musical, The Bridges of Madison County, Saturday Night Fever the Musical, Beautiful the Carole King Musical, and Carrie the Musical to name a few.
On his portrayal of The Baker, Nyoy shares, “I’m excited about developing the character’s road to discovery – his resilience and bravery while overcoming insecurities and struggles. And just like all of Sondheim’s creations, the music of Into The Woods is fabulous and beautiful.” The accomplished recording artist and Your Face Sounds Familiar and Tawag ng Tanghalan mentor’s notable performances include roles in Sweeney Todd, Little Shop of Horrors, Jersey Boys, Singing in the Rain, Shrek the Musical, Spelling Bee, and In the Heights among others.
Their shared love for fairy tales and fantasy fuels their enthusiasm. They agree, “Combining all our favorite fairytales, married with our love for Sondheim’s music, make Into The Woods such an amazing story.”
Nyoy and Mikkie Bradshaw-Volante join previously announced cast members Lea Salonga as The Witch, Arielle Jacobs as Cinderella, Joaquin Pedro Valdes as Prince Charming and The Wolf, and Eugene Domingo as Jack’s Mother.
Into The Woods* is based on James Lapine’s book, who also directed the original Broadway run. The plot intertwines several fairy tale characters and dramatically portrays the impact of human choices and actions.
Behind this production of Into The Woods is Tony Award-winning visionary Clint Ramos, who serves as overall artistic and creative director alongside co-producers John and Joanna Echauz, and S-PAT Executive Director Chris Mohnani.
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