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Cinderella


Music by Richard Rodgers | Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II

A bona fide fairy tale, told with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of grace, 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 television, drawing an astonishing 107 million viewers. 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 a second remake in 1997 set a new standard for representation and diversity in screen musicals, starring Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother. In 2013, Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella finally made it to Broadway, with Laura Osnes in the title role.

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Stills from the 1957 Broadcast
Stills from the 1965 Broadcast
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Historical Features

A Guide to Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was written for television. Originally aired in 1957... READ MORE
How To Build Your Own Cinderella Pumpkin Carriage This year is the 25th anniversary of the 1997 version of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, starring Brandy and Whitney Houston... READ MORE QUIZ: Which Character from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Are YOU? Take the short quiz below to find out which character from Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella fits... READ MORE
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