Once upon a time in 1957 there was a helpless young damsel who toiled tirelessly in rags while her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters forced her into a life of servitude. One day, however, her Prince Charming swept her off her feet and she lived happily ever after, all with the help of a fairy godmother and a glass slipper left behind. Fast forward. It's now 2016 and gone are the days when a meek would-be princess sits around waiting for her prince to come, let alone even thinking about leaving a Venetian glass slipper behind.
Hello Broadway World! I'm am finally back for another blog after a long summer of theatre withdrawals. I have been so busy since the beginning of school, with college applications, homework, and just senior year in general. However, now that the applications are in, and my Broadway series tickets have begun, I went and saw Rodger's and Hammerstein's Cinderella Saturday night. It was the national touring cast, and the roles were casted perfectly. It encompassed the spirit of the original Cinderella story while also adding in some comic relief. Tatyana Lubov and Hayden Stanes shined as Cinderella and Prince Topher. It was very interesting to see that Rodger and Hammerstein decided to have one of the step sisters,Gabrielle played by Mimi Robinson, become Cinderella's friends rather than having them both be against her. Although that was the case, the other step sister, Charlotte played by Joanna Johnson, stole the show with her comedy and her Stepsister's Lament. Chris Woods also had the audience's attention with his great performance as Jean-Michel. The Fairy Godmother, Leslie Jackson, had a beautiful voice, which was showcased in "There's Music In You". The dancers were the highlight of the show for me. The choreography and the costumes took the show to a whole new level and made the props and scenery come to life. At some points I found myself watching the dancers more than the actual story because they had been trained so well. I had been in a school production of Rodger's and Hammerstein's Cinderella and it is interesting to see the huge differences between the actual Broadway musical script and the teen version. Also, there is nothing like going to a show at night. You can feel the excitement throughout the lobby and in the audience. Everybody is dressed up and ready to see the show. That's the magic of theatre.
The national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA welcomes Tatyana Lubov, stepping into the glass slippers in the title role of Cinderella, and Hayden Stanes plays the role of Prince Topher, Cinderella's dashing love interest. Click below to watch highlights of the new touring company onstage!
The national tour of the Tony Award-winning musical Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA welcomes Tatyana Lubov, stepping into the glass slippers in the title role of Cinderella, and Hayden Stanes plays the role of Prince Topher, Cinderella's dashing love interest. BroadwayWorld has an enchanting first look at the new touring company in action below!
There is a plethora of young girls in frilly dresses and tiaras here. They laugh and run. They giggle and blush. They are joyful and their parents beam with pride.
There are also many tween and young teen females wandering around. They are in notably LESS frilly dresses, yet they too, giggle and blush
This is Cinderella.
Work Light Productions, producer of the Tony® Award-winning musical Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, is pleased to announce casting for the national tour coming to The Broward Center for the Performing Arts, December 13 to 25, 2016.
Work Light Productions, producer of the Tony Award-winning musical Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, has just announced casting for the national tour launching in September 2016.
Work Light Productions, producer of the Tony Award-winning musical Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, celebrates the show's national tour, launching tonight in South Carolina.
Work Light Productions, producer of the Tony Award-winning musical Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA, has announced casting for the national tour launching in September 2016.
THE MUSIC MAN, with Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey, will be directed by Seth Renne at Gallery Theater, beginning Today, February 26, 2016.
THE MUSIC MAN, with Book, Music & Lyrics by Meredith Willson, based on a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey, will be directed by Seth Renne at Gallery Theater, beginning Friday, February 26, 2016.
'The Diary of Anne Frank' by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman, will open tonight, April 17th at Gallery Theater, directed by Ted Desel.
'The Diary of Anne Frank' by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, newly adapted by Wendy Kesselman, will open April 17th at Gallery Theater, directed by Ted Desel.
Back by popular demand, go "under the sea" as Tuacahn presents Disney's Tony Award-nominated Broadway musical. This stage adaptation of the beloved Academy Award-winning 1989 film comes to life at Tuacahn in a magnificent stage production the entire family will enjoy. Tuacahn will be one of the first regional theatres in the country to present this updated version of Disney's The Little Mermaid, with new orchestrations which have enhanced this fabulous production.
Don't be hoodwinked by the welcome barbeque or neighborly communication. Brick by brick, these products of the American dream are crumbling to the ground in Cadence Theatre's production of Lisa D'Amour's Pulitzer-finalist DETROIT. Cadence's final production of the 2013 - 2014 season, this dark comedy is not afraid to prod at the verity of a deteriorating Suburbia, U.S.A.
Cadence Theatre Company in partnership with Virginia Repertory Theatre presents the Richmond premiere of Lisa D'Amour's Pulitzer Prize-nominated and Obie Award-winning play, Detroit. Detroit runs May 1-May 24, 2014 (opens May 3rd) with a Talk Back Sunday post-show discussion on Sunday, May 11th. Local psychiatrist Dr. Neil Sonenklar will facilitate.
Virginia Repertory Theatre revealed the new titles for the 2014/15 Season with a public announcement at the November Theatre last evening. The announcement marks Bruce Miller and Phil Whiteway's 40th season as Artistic Director and Managing Director. Miller reflects on this milestone, "I'm proud to be announcing my 40th season as Artistic Director. The 18 shows that comprise Virginia Rep's 2014/15 roster include several of my favorite comedies, dramas and musicals. Whether a renowned classic or an exciting new release, each selection will take us on a breathtaking journey. I can't wait to discover with our audience the adventures that lie ahead."
