![]() ![]() Yes the Giant dies in the musical but because of the limitations of stage the scene is less about getting that giant but focuses on the people struggling to survive against giant odds. ![]() Also, the true finale of the musical has a wonderful lesson that is completely cut out the movie. There is one last reprise of the theme "Into the woods" One verse says, ". Into the woods but not to stray or tempt the wolf or steal from the giant." Because, let's face it, the giant is the most innocent party in the whole play. She was kind to the thieving, murderous boy, Jack. "Into the woods, each time you go There's more to learn of what you know.Into the woods to mind the wolf, to Heed the witch, to Honor the giant. ![]() Then out of the woods - and happily ever after!" Then Cinderella says, "I wish." and everyone looks at her in horror. because, let's face it, the one thing humans are good at is forgetting life lessons. Not to mention the missing characters such as the narrator/father (well, the many funny theater scenes). and all the much needed comic relief crafted into the second half of the musical. (Because the body count is no laughing matter. The musical has an intermission after they all get their happy ever after. so when you see them again time has passed & they are all back to wanting more. Then the giantess starts destroying things as she looks for Jack (because he murdered her Husband. ![]()
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