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Bradley University Theatre’s first full musical since 2017 is ‘Into the Woods’

Promotional graphic for WCBU’s “Out and About” podcast featuring Al Oltmanns. The image includes the WCBU and NPR Network logos, the text “A Fairy Tale Reimagined,” and a promotional image for the musical Into the Woods. The design also includes the PNC logo as a presenter and icons for podcast platforms Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify, with the words “Listen Here.” Al Oltmanns is shown in a professional portrait wearing a dark patterned jacket and smiling

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners speaks with director Al Oltmanns about "Into the Woods," Bradley University Theatre’s first full musical since 2017.

This innovative production — which features the music of legendary Stephen Sondheim — reimagines classic fairy tale characters in a cautionary tale set in the near future. The show runs November 7-9 and and again November12-16 in the Meyer Jacobs Theatre and features a talented cast and design team including Emmy-winning makeup artist Brad Look and music direction by Susan Somerville-Brown of Broadway acclaim. 

Mae Gilliland Wright is the host of WCBU's Out & About.