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The stage version of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, of which this is a revival, made its long-awaited Broadway debut in January 2013, featuring a new book by Douglas Carter Beane and direction by Mark Brokaw, and it ran for two years. Mr Beane’s book blends masterfully with the musical’s cherished score, with songs including In My Own Little Corner, Impossible/It’s Possible, Ten Minutes Ago and Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?
The story, of-course, is about a chamber Ella who ventures to the Ball and transforms into a Princess
This was a lavish, stylish, very entertaining production that was enjoyed by everyone. There were a lot of young girls, dressed as little Cinderellas, in the audience were having a great time.
One of the many highlights were the on stage costume changes which were extraordinary.l Still don’t know how they were done. Magical.
Leading the wonderful cast were Shubshri Kandiah as Ella (Cinderella), Ainsley Melham as Prince Topher, Silvie Paladino as Marie, the Fairy Godmother, Tina Bursill as Madame, Ella’s stepmother, and Nicholas Hammond as Lord Chancellor Sebastian. Matilda Moran and Bianca Bruce play Ella’s stepsisters Gabrielle and Charlotte, while Daniel Belle is Lord Pinkleton, the second-in-command in the Royal household, and Josh Gardiner is Jean-Michel, the poor revolutionary who is in love with Gabrielle.
Completing the cast were Sarah Bourke, William Brougham, Todd Dewberry, Danielle Evrat, Luke Haberecht, Matthew Jenson, Lauren Jimmieson, Leah Lim, Kassie Martin, Rubin Matters, Joshua Russell, Greta Sherriff, Lewis Shilvock, Suzanne Steele, Tom Struik, Daniel Szesiong Todd, Alexis van Maanen, Dean Vince, Daniel Wijngaarden, Erica Wild and Emily Wood.
Take your daughters and granddaughters to this lovely production.
CINDERELLA is playing the Lyric Theatre, Star City until Sunday 29 January 2023.
SEASON DETAILS
Venue Sydney Lyric Theatre, The Star
Season Playing to 29 January 2023
Performance Times Tues-Sat 7.30pm, Wed 1pm, Sat 2pm, Sun 1pm & 6pm (Performance times vary weekly)
Prices: From $69.00 (Transaction fees apply)
Bookings: ticketmaster.com.au or 136 100
All images by Ben Apfelbaum