Tag: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ opens today at the Woodlawn Theatre

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ opens today at the Woodlawn Theatre. Photo: google

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. It opens today at the Woodlawn Theatre and will run until Sunday September 19, 2021. Performance times are Friday and Saturdays at 7:30p.m. and Sundays at 3p.m. Tickets range from $18 to $30 and are available online. Due to COVID seating restrictions, all tickets are general admission and must be purchased in advance, online only. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. The Woodlawn Theatre Box Office is not currently conducting in-person or phone purchases. For assistance, please email Woodlawn Theatre. (Woodlawn Theatre, 2021)

‘Cinderella’ is a contemporary take on the classic tale and features Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside a hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane as well as some new characters, and surprising twists. Cinderella is sponsored by the Jefferson Woodlawn Lake Community Development Corporation.

Director: Chris Rodriguez
Choreographer: Kahlee Moore
Music Director: Jane Haas
Cast includes Ella-Jimmi Nelson-Reid, Topher-Joshua Cook, Madame-Beth Erwin, Sebastian-Christopher Steinmetz, Marie-Amanda Golden, Gabrielle-Rebekah Williams, Jean-Michel-Lorenzo Mireles, Charlotte-Morgan Clyde, and Lord Pinkelton-Myles Harris.

During the ‘Cinderella’ run, the Woodlawn Theatre is partnering with Special Olympics Texas and will be collecting in-kind donations on their behalf.

There is a special 2p.m performance on Saturday September 11 and a 7p.m. performance on Thursday September 16.

‘Cinderella’ community appreciation nights:
Pride Appreciation Night: August 28 with the San Antonio AIDS Foundation
ASL Night: September 10

Theater review: ‘Cinderella’ at the Majestic Theatre

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Rodgers + Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ plays one more show at the Majestic Theatre tonight.

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ is now playing at the Majestic Theatre and even though there were numerous little girls in their best Cinderella outfit present on opening night, this contemporary take on the classic story appeals to all ages. Since it contains elements of the original French fairy tale the prince gets a back story and Cinderella’s step sisters become more than just the sidekicks to the evil stepmother. That deeper character development makes for a more balanced story telling in which all the characters get to tell their side of the story.

The audience is introduced to Prince Topher during “Me, Who Am I” and Cinderella, whose real name is Ella during “In My Own Little Corner.” The Prince’s parents died and left him in the care of a villainous minister who is using him to prey on the poor. Jean-Michel is a rebel who desperately wants things to change. He and Cinderella’s stepsister Gabrielle fall in love and plan to reach the Prince and make him see the error of his ways. The more popular story line of the evil stepmother and Cinderella meeting the Prince at the ball are still at the center of this popular fairy tale.

‘Cinderella’ is an entertaining musical that combines humor, dazzling costumes and top notch singing and dancing. Highlights include the transformation of Cinderella’s humble clothes into gorgeous ball gowns, the horse and carriage that serve as transportation to the ball and the amazing ball room dancing. Joanna Johnson delivers a stand out performance as stepsister Charlotte, especially during “Stepsister’s Lament.” There is one more chance to watch the show tonight, Sunday, January 14, at 7:30p.m. Tickets start at $35 and are available online and at the Majestic Theatre box office.

Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 226-5700

‘Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ at the Majestic Theatre

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Tickets to ‘Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ go on sale this Friday October 6, 2017.  Show plays at the Majestic Theatre in January.

The 2013 Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical ‘Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ is coming to San Antonio and will play at the Majestic Theatre from Friday January 12 through Sunday January 14, 2018. From the creators of ‘The King and I’ and ‘The Sound of Music,’ this musical will play for only five performances for a limited engagement as part of the North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio season. Performances are 8p.m. on Friday, 2p.m. and 8p.m. on Saturday and 2p.m. and 7:30p.m. on Sunday. Tickets go on sale this Friday October 6 at 10a.m. and prices begin at $35. They are available online, at the box office, through Ticketmaster online or by calling 1-800-745-3000. Box office hours are 10a.m. to 5p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday hours vary. Orders for groups of ten or more may be place by phone at (210) 226-5967. (North Park Lexus Broadway in San Antonio, 2017)

The classic story has a fresh new take on ‘Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella.’ The tale of a young woman who is transformed from a chambermaid into a princess, this version combines the glass slippers, pumpkin and a beautiful ball with some surprising twists. She is more than just a pretty face with the right shoe size; she is a contemporary figure living in a fairytale setting who longs to escape the drudgery of her work at home and instead work to make the world a better place. As a spirited young woman with savvy and soul, she does not let her rags or her gowns trip her up in her quest for kindness, compassion and forgiveness. She not only fights for her own dreams but she also forces the prince to open his eyes to the world around him and realize his own dreams.

The production has music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, a new book by Douglas Carter Beane and original book by Oscar Hammerstein II. It is directed by Gina Rattan and choreographed by Lee Wilkins. Music adaptation and arrangements are by David Chase and music supervision is by Greg Anthony Rassen. Some of the songs include “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible,” “Ten Minutes Ago” and “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?”

Majestic Theatre
224 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 226-5700