Rodgers and Hammerstein’s enchanting adaptation of the timeless fairytale, Cinderella, was their only musical originally composed for television. When the television program, starring Julie Andrews as Cinderella, first aired in 1957, it was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium at that time. Since then, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella has continued to charm audiences in productions on stage and on television.
The Broadway production of Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella is a contemporary retelling of the classic story, this adaptation brings new life to the story of a young woman, Ella, forced into servitude by her Stepmother and Stepsisters, who dreams of – and achieves – a better life. This version adds new characters and twists, such as a sympathetic stepsister and a prince who is eager to change his kingdom for the better, not just find a bride.Cinderella features some of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago", alongside an up-to-date, hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane.
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