Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella (Beane musical)
Musical by Rodgers, Hammerstein and Beane (2013 adaptation) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella is a musical in two acts with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, and a book by Douglas Carter Beane based partly on Hammerstein's 1957 book. The story is derived from the fairy tale Cinderella, particularly the French version Cendrillon ou la petite pantoufle de verre, by Charles Perrault. The story concerns a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother. She dreams of a better life, and with the help of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella is transformed into an elegant young lady and is able to attend the ball to meet her Prince. In this version, however, she opens the Prince's eyes to the injustice in his kingdom.
Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella | |
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Music | Richard Rodgers |
Lyrics | Oscar Hammerstein II |
Book | Oscar Hammerstein II Douglas Carter Beane |
Basis | Cinderella by Charles Perrault Cinderella by Rodgers and Hammerstein |
Premiere | March 13, 2013: The Broadway Theatre, New York City |
Productions | 2013 Broadway 2014 North American tour 2016 North American tour |
Awards | Tony Award for Best Costume Design in a Musical |
Rodgers and Hammerstein originally wrote the songs for a 1957 television broadcast starring Julie Andrews, and it was remade twice for television and adapted for the stage in various versions prior to the Broadway production. The 2013 adaptation was the first version of Cinderella with the Rodgers and Hammerstein score mounted on Broadway. The new book by Beane introduces several new characters and a sympathetic stepsister, and the score features several additional Rodgers and Hammerstein songs. The production originally starred Laura Osnes in the title role and Santino Fontana as the Prince and ran for 770 performances. It was nominated for nine Tony Awards, winning one, for Best Costume Design. US national tours and international productions followed.