Michelle and her fabulous cast enjoyed a terrific run of Music Theater Works’ beautiful production of INTO THE WOODS - and so did audiences! Read what critics had to say about Michelle’s performances as The Witch in Sondheim’s magical masterpiece:
“This large and extremely talented cast is led by the magnificent Michelle Jasso, who achieves a new personal level of excellence as the Witch. Alternately the bitchy diva and the sensitive parent, Ms. Jasso’s sophisticated style and comic talent are complimented by a lush voice that caresses Sondheim’s difficult music with aplomb. Especially beautiful are her soul searching, “Last Midnight,” and “Stay with Me,” a mother/daughter duet sung with Rapunzel, nicely played by Sarah Wasserman.“ ~ Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review
Read full review: https://www.chicagotheatrereview.com/2018/12/sondheims-most-enchanting-musical/
“Of course, there is The Witch (an incredible job by Michelle Jasso, taking on a role that was made famous by non other than Bernadette Peters and making [the role] her own)” ~Alan Bresloff, Around the Town Chicago
Read full review: http://www.aroundthetownchicago.com/theatre-reviews/into-the-woods-4/
“Above all, Jasso’s Witch is a scene-stealing force of nature” ~Patrick O’Brien, Chicagoland Musical Theatre
Read full review: https://www.chicagolandmusicaltheatre.com/music-theater-works-poetic-into-the-woods-is-solstice-worthy-musical-theatre/
INTO THE WOODS closed Music Theater Works’ 38th season. It was performed at the beautiful 1000-seat Cahn Auditorium on the Northwestern Campus, with full professional orchestra, under the masterful direction of Roger L. Bingaman. This production was stage directed by Music Theater Works’ Artistic Director Rudy Hogenmiller and choregraphed by Clayton Cross. https://www.musictheaterworks.com/
