DavisMusical
Theatre
Company
Davis
Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 7:30pm
or
Monday, January 4, 2021 at 7:30pm
Callbacks: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 7:30pm
Directed by Steve Isaacson
Choreographed by Arianna Manabat
Musical direction by Kyle Jackson
Opens Friday, March 12, 2021
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. With such wonderful Rodgers & Hammerstein's songs: "In My Own Little Corner", "10 Minutes Ago", "Stepsisters Lament", and the beautiful "Do I Love You", the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits.
CINDERELLA is based on the fairy tale by Charles Perrault, with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics/book by Oscar Hammerstein II. Please note this is the Original Version of CINDERELLA as presented on CBS TV in 1957, and not the 2013 Broadway Version.
| Role | Description |
|---|---|
| Cinderella | A charming young lady with the kindest heart in the kingdom. Sees the good in everyone despite her hardships and suffering from her Stepmother and stepsisters. Dreams of and is determined to find a better life for herself . Must sing very well. |
| Prince Charming | Beloved Prince of the Kingdom. Though handsome and young, this prince is also lonely and unfulfilled. He is charming of course, but also moral, genuine, and in search for something more. Must sing very well. |
| Stepmother | Cinderella’s Stepmother. A beautiful, vain, and unapologetically dismissive woman, who is unkind and even sometimes cruel to Cinderella. Mainly concerned with her wealth, and her own offspring’s’ happiness. Sings |
| Portia | One of Cinderella’s stepsisters. An obnoxious, self-centered, goofy young woman with a fatuous laugh and, unfortunately, little signs of intelligence. Character singing. |
| Joy | One of Cinderella’s stepsisters. A brash, bratty young woman, who never passes up the opportunity to be the center of attention. Not particularly bright. Character singing. |
| Fairy Godmother | An extremely pragmatic, no-nonsense, original, and mysterious character, who helps fulfill Cinderella’s wish to go to the ball and change her destiny. Character singing. |
| King | The Prince’s father. A bit of a fuddy-duddy who loves his son and wife, and always has the best of intentions. Sings "Boys & Girls, Like You and Me" |
| Queen | The Prince’s lovely mother. Always wants the best for her son, and does her best to keep her husband in line. At times serious, but always affectionate. Sings "Boys & Girls, Like You and Me" |
| Royal Herald | The keeper of the court. Announces all events and must sing well. |
| Ensemble | Parts include the HEAD CHEF, CHEFS, STEWARD, COACHMAN, FOOTMAN, MICE, HORSES, GUARDS, MINISTER, BALL GUESTS, TOWNSPEOPLE. All Ethnicities, types, sizes, ages |