Coming Soon
A child in a red cloak on a path through the deep green woods

Clemson Area Youth Theatre presents

Into the Woods Jr.

a fairytale of wishes & consequences

October 23 — November 12026
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Into the Woods Jr. poster — Clemson Little Theatre

Once upon a time…

Be careful what you wish for.

Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's groundbreaking, Tony Award‑winning musical comes to life in a lyrically rich retelling of the Brothers Grimm — featuring all of your favorite characters: Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood, Jack (and his beanstalk), and the Witch.

At its heart are a Baker and his Wife, who wish to have a child; a girl who wishes to attend the King's festival; and a boy who wishes his cow would give milk. To break a witch's curse, they set off into the woods — and wind up changed forever.

Performances
Oct 23 – Nov 1, 2026
Where
Pendleton Playhouse
Music & Lyrics
Stephen Sondheim
Book
James Lapine
meet the

WISHES IN THE WOODS

Every story begins with a wish. In the woods, each one tangles with the next — and no one comes out quite the same. Here are the souls you'll follow into the trees.

i.

The Baker
& His Wife

Their wish

"I wish we might have a child of our own."

ii.

Cinderella

Her wish

"I wish to go to the King's Festival."

iii.

Jack

His wish

"I wish my cow would give us milk."

iv.

Little Red
Ridinghood

Her wish

"I wish… just a few more sweets before Granny's."

v.

The Witch

Her wish

"I wish to be beautiful once again."

vi.

The Princes

Their wish

"I wish to find the maiden of my dreams."

…and the giants in the sky.

be part of

THE JOURNEY

For young performers

Auditions Aug 9 & 10

Calling all aspiring Cinderellas, Jacks, and Witches. Into the Woods JR. showcases a medium‑sized ensemble of singers and actors — with unforgettable roles and a score adapted for young voices. No experience required, just a wish to be on stage.

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Sign-ups open July 1 · Auditions Aug 9 & 10, 2026
For audiences

Tickets on sale soon

Gather the whole family for a journey into the woods. Six performances across two weekends at the historic Pendleton Playhouse, October 23 through November 1, 2026. Be the first to know when seats are released.

Watch this space

Follow Clemson Little Theatre for casting calls, ticket drops, and a peek behind the curtain.
We'll see you in the woods.