Cinderella

Music by Richard Rodgers
Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

Presented September 1996 at Paris Hill Academy

Directed by Linda Sturdivant.

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 program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother. 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. [Rodgers & Hammerstein]

Comments and notes

There was a plumbing issue just before the show opened, which meant the lawn was "decorated" with porta-potties for the duration of the run!

I had horrible laryngitis after the Friday night gala. Elton stepped in and sang "my" solo to me. I was so grateful to him and that remains one of my fondest OHMPAA memories. - Cynthia R.

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