Dream Casting for "Into the Woods"

So, last week I revealed my dream casting for Les Miz, and with the upcoming film version of Into the Woods, I can't help but think who I would love to see in the show if Into the Woods were to return to Broadway any time soon. So, here is my ideal cast for an Into the Woods revival:

The Witch: Victoria Clark
As I watched Victoria Clark perform the part of Cinderella's Fairy Godmother during the Cinderella performance at the Tony Awards I thought, "You know she would make a great witch!" And she would. She has the vocal and acting chops for the role as well as great comedic timing.

The Baker's Wife: Kelli O'Hara
I've been a big Kelli O'Hara fan ever since The Light in the Piazza. She has a marvelous voice and great acting ability, both of which would suit the role of The Baker's Wife wonderfully.

The Baker: Matthew Morrison
If I had to choose a Baker that would provide a strong counterpart to Kelli O'Hara, Matthew Morrison would be at the top of the list. The couple worked wonderfully in The Light in the Piazza and South Pacific and working together in Into the Woods would top both of those performances. Furthermore, Morrison has a wonderful voice and a charming sense of humor which would make him a delightful Baker.

Cinderella: Laura Osnes
Laura Osnes is currently playing Cinderella in Rogers + Hammerstein's Cinderella on Broadway and does a pretty great job of it. If she still wanted to play the character of Cinderella, but with a slight twist, then Into the Woods is the way to go. I would also love to hear her sing the songs for Cinderella in Into the Woods. However, if Osnes is tired of playing Cinderella, I'd love to see Emma Watson tackle the role in Into the Woods.

Little Red Riding Hood: Lea Michele
Do I really need to explain this one? It's Lea Michele!












                         

The Princes: Eddie Redmayne (left) and Steve Kazee (right)
I love Steve Kazee in Once (for which he receive a well-deserved Tony) and I loved Eddie Redmayne in the Les Miz film. I think the pair would complement each other very well, and I would love to hear them sing "Agony" together.

Rapunzel: Sierra Boggess
Compared to the other female roles, Rapunzel could be a thankless role - it's smaller than the other roles and she doesn't do much singing except for a few coloratura "Ah's" here and there, although you need a pretty awesome soprano to sing them, which is why we need Sierra Boggess. Furthermore, the role of Rapunzel is a great acting role as she goes from sweet, innocent ingenue to crazy madwoman. Once again, which is why we need Sierra Boggess.

As for the other roles, such as Jack, Jack's mother, the stepmother, stepsisters, etc. I'm not sure on, but if you have any suggestions, feel free to leave a comment!