Eugene Domingo joins Lea Salonga in 'Into the Woods,' 1st stage production in 7 years
MANILA, Philippines — Actress-comedienne Eugene Domingo will mark her return to theater as she joins the cast of Theatre Group Asia's "Into the Woods."
Domingo will play the role of Jack's Mother, the mom of the titular character in the fairytale "Jack and the Beanstalk."
She joins previously announced Broadway stars Lea Salonga and Arielle Jacobs who will play The Witch and Cinderella, respectively.
In a statement, Domingo expressed her excitement to be a part of this upcoming local adaptation of Stephen Sondheim's work.
"I love that the material is inspired by fairy tales yet reveals a realistic twist we can all relate to. I love all the surprises that come after the characters are all put together. This one entertains as much as it teaches," Domingo added.
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Domingo took Theater Arts at the University of the Philippines, was a member of Dulaang UP, and headlined the Philippine Educational Theater Association's productions of "Bona" in 2012 and "Night, Mother" in 2018.
Similarly, Salonga has not done a musical in the Philippines since 2018, having last appeared in "Sweeney Todd," which is another Sondheim production.
"Into the Woods" features 18 main characters from popular fairy tales — fronted by a baker, his wife, and an aging witch — come together in one musical.
The original Broadway production was nominated for 10 Tonys, including Best Musical, winning three: Best Score for Sondheim, Best Book (Musical), and Best Lead Actress (Musical) for Joanna Gleason.
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