Cinderella
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Cinderella, originally written for television in 1957 with music by Richard Rodgers and a book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, was adapted for the Broadway stage in 2013 with a new book by Douglas Carter Beane.
Synopsis
This enchanting adaptation of the timeless fairy tale brings new life to the story of a young woman forced into servitude who dreams of—and achieves—a better life.
The story follows Cinderella as she transforms from a downtrodden maid into a confident, empowered woman, with the help of her Fairy Godmother, and captures the heart of the Prince.
About the show
- Written by: Douglas Carter Beane, Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers
- Premiered: 1957, 2013
- Genres & themes: 1950s, 2010s, Fairy Tale, Fantasy, Romance, Two Act
- Setting:
Songs from Cinderella
- Overture
- Me, Who Am I?
- In My Own Little Corner
- The Prince Is Giving a Ball / Now Is the Time
- In My Own Little Corner (Reprise)
- Impossible
- It’s Possible
- Ten Minutes Ago
- Stepsisters’ Lament
- Waltz for a Ball
- Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?
- When You’re Driving Through the Moonlight
- A Lovely Night
- A Lovely Night (Reprise)
- Loneliness of Evening
- There’s Music in You
- Finale