Origin Theatrical

 

CINDERELLA - R&H

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 programme in the history of the medium. Its recreations in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren, and again in 1997 starring Brandy and Whitney Houston (and seen by over 60 million viewers) were no less successful in transporting new generations to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true. 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.

Cast Requirements: PRINCIPALS 6 Women 2 Men FEATURED 3 Men ENSEMBLE Large singing-dancing ensemble CHARACTERS Cinderella King Queen Stepmother Stepsister Portia Stepsister Joy Prince Charming Fairy Godmother Town Crier Captain of the Guard Chef Steward Court Tailor Townspeople Children

Set Requirements: CINDERELLA takes place long ago in a kingdom far away. SET REQUIREMENTS The Public Square Cinderella's House The Royal Dressing Room Outside the Palace The Palace Ballroom The Palace Garden

Genre / Style: Musical Comedy, Romance

Rehearsal / Orchestral Material: Rehearsal Set (22 Books, 1 Logo CD) 20 Libretto/Vocal Books, 2 Piano Vocal Score Orchestration Package (22 Books) 1 Piano Vocal Score, 1 Piano/Celesta, 1 Flute I, 1 Flute II (Doubles Piccolo), 1 Oboe (Doubles English Horn), 1 Clarinet I, 1 Clarinet II, 1 Bass Clarinet, 1 Bass, 1 Bassoon, 1 Horn I-II, 1 Horn III, 1 Trumpet I-II, 1 Trombone I, 1 Trombone II, 2 Percussion/Drums, 1 Harp, 1 Violin A (Divisi), 1 Violin B (Divisi), 1 Viola (Divisi), 1 Cello (Divisi),

Musical Numbers: The Prince Is Giving A Ball, In My Own Little Corner, Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?, Ten Minutes Ago, Boys and Girls Like You, Impossible, Waltz For A Ball, Stepsisters' Lament

Music by Richard Rodgers
Book & Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

 

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)