RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA, the 2013 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music, will play San Jose's Center for the Performing Arts (255 Almaden Blvd.) for a limited engagement from tonight, March 3 - 8, 2015. Tickets for CINDERELLA range in price from $38 - $128 and are available now by visiting ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-982-ARTS (2787).
With its fresh new take on the beloved tale of a young woman who is transformed from a chambermaid into a princess, this hilarious and romantic Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA combines the story's classic elements - glass slippers, pumpkin, and a beautiful ball along with some surprising twists. More than just a pretty face with the right shoe size, this Cinderella is a contemporary figure living in a fairytale setting. She is a spirited young woman with savvy and soul who doesn't let her rags or her gowns trip her up in her quest for kindness, compassion and forgiveness. She longs to escape the drudgery of her work at home and instead work to make the world a better place. She not only fights for her own dreams, but forces the prince to open his eyes to the world around him and realize his dreams too.
CINDERELLA has music by
Richard Rodgers, lyrics by
Oscar Hammerstein II, a new book by
Douglas Carter Beane and original book by
Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is directed by
Mark Brokaw and choreographed by
Josh Rhodes. Music adaptation, supervision and arrangements are by
David Chase and orchestrations are by
Danny Troob.
One of Rodgers + Hammerstein's most popular titles, CINDERELLA was written for television - debuting in 1957 starring
Julie Andrews. In 2013, the show made its long-overdue Broadway debut. Along with CINDERELLA,
Richard Rodgers and
Oscar Hammerstein's legendary musicals include OKLAHOMA!, Carousel, The King and I, South Pacific and The Sound of Music.
Mr. Beane's book for CINDERELLA 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 creative team includes scenic design by Tony Award nominee
Anna Louizos, costume design by six-time Tony Award-winner
William Ivey Long, lighting design by Tony Award-winner
Kenneth Posner and sound design by Tony Award nominee
Nevin Steinberg.
The CINDERELLA tour is produced by
Robyn Goodman,
Jill Furman,
Stephen Kocis,
Edward Walson, Venetian Glass Productions,
The Araca Group, Caiola Productions,
Roy Furman,
Peter May, Sanford Robertson,
Eric Schmidt,
James Spry and Blanket Fort Productions.
The performance schedule for CINDERELLA is as follows: March 3 at 7:30 p.m.; March 4 at 7:30 p.m.; March 5 at 7:30 p.m.; March 6 at 8 p.m.; March 7 at 2 & 8 p.m.; March 8 at 1 & 6:30 p.m.
The San Jose engagement of CINDERELLA is presented by Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation.
