
Rodgers & Hammerstein's
Cinderella
Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane; Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Katie Swimm
May 6 - 21, 2022
Friday, May 6 & Saturday, May 7 8:00 pm
Matinees: Saturdays May 7, 14, 21 2:00 pm
Thursdays - Saturdays, May 12 - 21 8:00 pm
Rodgers and Hammerstein are synonymous with American musical theater. In the 1950s, they were given a unique opportunity to create the first musical specifically for the small screen. Cinderella was a smash when first televised in 1957, with a vast majority of the homes in America tuning in to see Julie Andrews perform the title role (re-done on TV in 1965). Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane has updated the script, adding nuance and poignancy with a modern slant. The story’s structure ought to be familiar: Cinderella (with help from her fairy godmother) goes to the ball to meet the prince, despite poor treatment from her step-mother and her two step-sisters. Her fairy godmother magically provides a gown, a coach and, yes, glass slippers. The familiar story, sharp script updates, and rich music yield a magical concoction of musical theater for the whole family. Suitable for audience members age 6 and up
FEATURING:
Ella - Melissa Paz
Topher - Sean Donnelly
Jean-Michel - AJ Lyman
Gabrielle - Allison Russel
Charlotte - Sadie Piatt
Madame - Cathy Merlo
Marie - Stephanie Chambers
Sebastian - Charlee Fallon
Pinkleton - Mike Buck
Lords, Ladies, Townsfolk, and Creatures - Dave Brown, Hanna Burnett, Jim Harris, Zack Page, Addie Pates, Lisa Tierney