Origin Theatrical

 

CINDERELLA (Enchanted Edition)

As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits. This Enchanted Edition is based on the 1997 teleplay.
 

The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's CINDERELLA was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother.

Cast Requirements: PRINCIPALS 6 Women 1 Man FEATURED 2 Men ENSEMBLE Large singing-dancing ensemble of Villagers, Merchants, Maidens and Palace Guests CHARACTERS: Cinderella Her Fairy Godmother Her Stepmother Grace - her awkward stepsister Joy - her sullen stepsister Christopher - a charming young prince Lionel - his royal steward Queen Constantina - his mother King Maximillian - his father Charles - a cat who will become a Coachman 4 White Mice - who will become Horses A Dove - who will become a Footman Villagers, Merchants, Maidens and Palace Guests

Set Requirements: CINDERELLA takes place once upon a time in a kingdom far away. SPECIFIC SETTINGS: The Village Square The Stepmother's Manor House The Royal Parlor The Pumpkin Patch Behind the Manor House Outside the Royal Palace The Royal Ballroom The Royal Gardens Throughout the Kingdom The Wedding Finale

Genre / Style: Musical Comedy, Romance

Rehearsal / Orchestral Material: REHEARSAL SET 20 LIBRETTO-VOCAL BOOK 2 PIANO CONDUCTOR SCORE ORCHESTRAL SET 1 PIANO CONDUCTOR SCORE 1 BASS (acoustic stand up bass) 1 PERCUSSION: Doubling Trap Set, 2 Timpani, Orchestra Bells, Mark Tree, Chinese Bell Tree, Triangle, Crash Cymbal, Suspended Cymbal, Finger Cymbals, Wood Blocks (2 pitches), Temple Blocks (3 pitches), Drum Sticks & Brushes 1 FLUTE I (Doubling Piccolo) 1 FLUTE 2 1 OBOE (Doubling English Horn) 1 CLARINET 1 1 CLARINET 2 1 BASSOON 1 HORN 1 1 HORN 2 1 HORN 3 1 TRUMPET 1 1 TRUMPET 2 1 TROMBONE 1 KEYBOARD I (Synth) 1 KEYBOARD II (Synth) 1 VIOLIN I (one or more players) 1 VIOLIN II (one or more players) 1 VIOLA/VIOLIN III (one or more players) [THE VIOLA/VIOLIN III book is split 75% Viola/25%Violin III. The part may be played completely on Viola with the player playing the Violin III parts on Viola. In some instances these will be in the higher range of the viola, but are not unplayable.] 1 CELLO (one or more players) The new fe

Musical Numbers: In My Own Little Corner, Fol-De-Rol, The Sweetest Sounds, The Prince Is Giving A Ball, The Loneliness of Evening, Ten Minutes Ago, Step Sisters Lament, Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful.

Music by Richard Rodgers, Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Adapted for the Stage by Tom Briggs, From the Teleplay by Robert L. Freedman

1998 Emmy Awards
Award for Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program
7 Nominations

1958 Grammy Awards
2 Nominations including Best Musical Contribution for Television (Richard Rodgers)