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Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (Broadway Version)
Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 5w, 4m plus ensemble
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
Image: 2019 Paper Mill Playhouse Production (Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)
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Cast Size
5w, 4m plus ensemble -
Duration
More than 120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Fantasy, Adaptation (Literature), Fable/Folktale -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences, Children (Age 6-10)
Accolades
- Nominee: Nine 2013 Tony Awards, including Best Book of a Musical and Best Revival of a Musical
Winner! 2014 Tony Award for Best Costume Design for a Musical
Winner! Three 2013 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Orchestrations
Details
Summary
Four versions of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella are available for licensing. To compare and contrast the four versions, click here.
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It's Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside an up-to-date, hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane.
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History
Cast Attributes
Keywords
- Time Period 16th Century/Elizabethan, 17th Century, 15th Century
- Setting Long ago in a kingdom far away.
- Features Fantasy Costumes, Period Costumes
- Additional Features Special Effects
- Duration More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Media
“You want magic? Wait until you see Cinderella!” – Marilyn Stasio, Variety
“A timeless musical treasure! [Douglas Carter Beane’s] script crackles with sweetness and freshness.” – Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press
“A full-on romantic fantasy!” – Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Post
“Lavish family entertainment! This new Cinderella is still built around the lush score for which the Rodgers & Hammerstein version is fondly remembered, including the swoony waltz ‘Ten Minutes Ago’ and the plaintive ballad 'In My Own Little Corner.’” – Adam Feldman, Time Out New York
“The cheeky humor of Beane’s book comes from imposing modern sensibilities (and contemporary lingo) on timeless storybook figures.” – Marilyn Stasio, Variety
“Cinderella is a timeless inspiration for young and old alike who want their dreams to come true.” – Robin Leach, Las Vegas Sun
ON BREAKING CHARACTER
Cinderella Through the Years
by Ted Chapin
July 22, 2020
Videos
“Me, Who Am I?” from Rodgers __plus__ Hammerstein's Cinderella
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“Impossible” from Rodgers __plus__ Hammerstein's Cinderella
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Rodgers __plus__ Hammerstein's Cinderella (Broadway) – Highlights
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2013 Tony Awards: Rodgers __plus__ Hammerstein's Cinderella
Photos
Image: 2019 Paper Mill Playhouse Production (Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)
Image: 2019 Paper Mill Playhouse Production (Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)
Image: 2019 Paper Mill Playhouse Production (Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)
Image: 2019 Paper Mill Playhouse Production (Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)
Image: 2019 Paper Mill Playhouse Production (Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)
Image: 2013 Broadway Production (Carol Rosegg)
Image: 2013 Broadway Production (Carol Rosegg)
Image: 2013 Broadway Production (Carol Rosegg)
Music
Music Samples
- Musical Style Classic Broadway
- Dance Requirements Easy
- Vocal DemandsModerate
- Orchestra Size Large
- Chorus Size Large
Licensing & Materials
- PLEASE BE ADVISED: There are multiple versions of this title. Before you proceed, please double-check to ensure that you are applying for the version you want.We will not be able to refund rental or shipping fees if you pay for the wrong version.
RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA (BROADWAY) has two orchestral packages, one from the Broadway production and one from the tour. The orchestrations are significantly different, so please choose carefully.
For additional information regarding the various versions, see A Guide to Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella in Breaking Character.
If you’re still not sure which version best suits your needs, you may purchase a perusal for each available version.
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA (ORIGINAL)
RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA (BROADWAY)
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA (ENCHANTED)
RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA (YOUTH EDITION)
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Authors
Richard Rodgers
Richard Rodgers' contribution to the musical theatre of his day was extraordinary, and his influence on the musical theatre of today and tomorrow is legendary. His career spanned more than six decades, his hits ranging from the silver screens of Hollywood to the bright light ...
Oscar Hammerstein II
Oscar Hammerstein II was born on July 12, 1895 in New York City. His father, William, was a theatre manager and for many years director of Hammerstein's Victoria, the most popular vaudeville theatre of its day. His uncle, Arthur Hammerstein, was a successful Broadway producer ...
Douglas Carter Beane
Douglas Carter Beane was Artistic Director for Drama Dept. at the Greenwich House for ten years. As director/writer his current projects include the musical Hood (score by Lewis Flinn, Dallas Theater Center), Noel Coward’s Me and The Girls (reading at Roundabout, being develo ...
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