The set design cleverly used simple, movable trees and a gauzy scrim to create the feeling of a deep, dark forest. The lighting designer deserves a bow for creating sudden “giant” shadows and magical “cow as white as milk” moments on a budget. The costumes popped—Cinderella’s gold dress sparkled, and the Wolf (played with a swaggering glee by ) was suitably sleek and menacing.
Additionally, the sound mix was a tad uneven; the orchestra occasionally drowned out the quieter voices in “On the Steps of the Palace.”
Jack’s adventurous solo about his trip up the beanstalk.