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‘Waitress’ Sara Bareilles Talks Losing ‘Into the Woods’ Cinderella Role to Jessie Mueller

Jessie Mueller is starring in 'Waitress the Musical,' which features music written by Sara Bareilles. However, just four years ago, Mueller and Bareilles were competing over the same glass slipper. Both women were up for the role of Cinderella in 2012 Shakespeare in the Park production of 'Into the Woods,' with Mueller winning out in the end.
  • Bernadette Peters Talks Stephen Sondheim ‘Into the Woods’ Reunion Concert and Broadway Return

    Bernadette Peters has spent a lifetime bewitching Broadway fans with amazing talent. Peters, although not limited to, is widely known for appearing a large number musicals written by famed composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, including, 'A Little Night Music', 'Sunday in the Park with George', 'Follies' and 'Gypsy'. However, Bernadette will always be known to fans as the original Witch in the hit Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine collaboration, 'Into the Woods'. Following the release of the recent Disney film, based on the musical, Bernadette and others from the original Broadway cast reunited for a series of concerts. In other news, Bernadette also discussed a possible return to Broadway.
  • ‘Mordecai’ Johnny Depp “Sickened” by Actor-Musicians After Disney ‘Into The Woods’ Musical and Marilyn Manson Recording? [VIDEO] [MUSIC]

    Walk away Bruce Willis! Step aside Jared Leto! . Back away Bacon Brothers. Johnny Depp has an ax to grind against movie stars who use Hollywood to launch a music career. Recently, the guitar playing 'Mordecai' star, opened up about how movie stars who exploit their fame to make music “sickens” him. Depp went on to add that can’t expect to hear “The Johnny Depp band anytime soon.” However, you can still hear Johnny Depp perform on various recordings including Oasis’ "Fade In-Out" and Marilyn Manson’s cover version of Carly Simon's classic hit "You're So Vain" as well as lead roles in musicals like Disney’s 'Into the Woods' and 'Sweeney Todd.'