Cinderella (musical) facts for kids
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Stuart Damon as the Prince and Lesley Ann Warren as Cinderella (1969)
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| Music | Richard Rodgers |
| Lyrics | Oscar Hammerstein II |
| Book | Oscar Hammerstein II |
| Basis | Cendrillon, a fairy tale by Charles Perrault |
| Productions | CBS Television (1957) |
Cinderella is a famous musical. It tells the classic fairy tale story. The musical was created by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. They are a very famous team in musical history. Rodgers wrote the music, and Hammerstein wrote the words (lyrics) and the story (book).
This musical includes many well-known songs. Some of these are "In My Own Little Corner" and "A Lovely Night." Other popular songs are "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?" and "Impossible."
What is Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella?
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella is a special musical. It is based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault. This version of Cinderella was first made for television. It was a big event when it first aired.
How did Cinderella become a TV show?
The Cinderella musical was first shown on the CBS Network. This happened on March 31, 1957. The famous actress Julie Andrews played Cinderella. She was very popular at the time.
The musical was so successful that it was shown again. CBS remade it for television on February 22, 1965. This new version had different stars. Lesley Ann Warren played Cinderella. Stuart Damon was the Prince. Walter Pidgeon played the King, and Celeste Holm was the Godmother.
When did Cinderella come to Broadway?
Even though it started on TV, Cinderella eventually came to the stage. It opened in London, England, on December 18, 1958. It played at the Coliseum theater. Much later, the musical finally premiered on Broadway in New York City. This happened on March 3, 2013.
