The new story line was written with social correctness in mind. “Impossible” is nearly a theme for the entire production, as it is a scenic wonder providing never-ending “impossible” delights. Rodgers and Hammerstein are credited for writing many of Broadway’s most famous shows, including “Oklahoma,” “South Pacific,” “The Sound of Music” and “The King and I.” Music for “Cinderella” does not have the famous music as their other shows, but local audiences may remember hearing “Ten Minutes Ago, “ “In My Own Little Corner,” “The Prince is Giving a Ball,” “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful,” and “Impossible.” Photo Credit RDG Photography It is 2013 production that has been recreated on the Candlelight Stage this season. It ran for 770 performances on Broadway and was nominated for nine Tony Wards. A 2013 adaptation for Broadway had a new book by Douglas Carter Beane production. It was subsequently remade for television twice with different stars (in 19). That production was viewed by more than 100 million people.
Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein turned it into a musical written for television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews. “Cinderella” fairy tale has been around forever. The set, lighting and costumes are excellent! The show is a beauty! Photo Credit The Creative Agency They have Eli Emming and Lori Newsom nearly flying across the stage (as leaping fox and raccoon) and first rate technical staff keeping the audience alert with creative costume changes and special effects. Choreography is credited to Susanna Cathryn Ballenski, with Phil Forman as the show’s director. The supporting cast is particularly interesting in this production, as the choreography requires nearly everyone to amaze with great athletic skills. In a switch with tradition, one of the “evil” stepsisters turns out to be a courageous friend! Photo Credit RDG Photography Photo Credit RDG PhotographyĪlso dazzlingly delightful are Sara Kowalski and Kelly Maur as the evil stepsisters, Damon Guerrasio as Sebastian, Brian Wilcox as Lord Pinkleton, and Brian Adams as Jean-Michel. The starring roles are a tad weakly written, however, and the wondrous fairy god mother (played by Sarah Forman) and the crazed stepmother (played by Annie Dwyer) nearly steal the show. They are both very talented performers, and charm the audience, especially in Act One’s “Ten Minutes Ago I Met You” and in Act Two’s “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful.” Photo Credit RDG Photography
Emery Hines and Ian Black star as the mentally abused Cinderella and her handsome prince charming. Candlelight Dinner Playhouse Dazzles Yet AgainĬandlelight continues its roll of providing first-rate productions! A somewhat new version of the age-old fairy tale is visually wowing audiences this summer.