Tacitly, Julie and Billy understand they do not belong together, but a simple, hypothetical, conditional conversation opens them up to the realization that a genuine bond exists between them. As blossoms fall, this scene/song ends with a passionate embrace. Like a sequence in opera, “If I Loved You” is a musical conversation – a massive revelation in musical comedy at … Read More
Mister Snow
Now that Julie is involved with the handsome carousel barker Billy Bigelow, her best friend Carrie can finally tell her about the special man in her life, Mister Snow.
Prologue/The Carousel Waltz
Instead of opening with a traditional overture, Carousel begins with a 15-minute musical waltz suite titled “The Carousel Waltz.” Staged by Rouben Mamoulian and choreographed by Agnes de Mille, the wordless ballet sets the scene for Carousel with characters interacting at the bustling fair, all set to Rodgers’ sweeping waltzes.
There’s Music In You
Cinderella’s Godmother encourages her to embrace life with confidence and without fear.
Loneliness of Evening
In this lush, contemplative ballad, Cinderella and the Prince each yearn for love and connection.
A Lovely Night
In a rare moment of group harmony, Cinderella, her stepsisters and stepmother join in a rollicking description of what happened (or must have happened) at the palace.
When You’re Driving Through the Moonlight
Once at home, as the stepsisters and stepmother describe the ball they had attended, Cinderella imagines what it must have been like. Does she know it a little too well?
He Was Tall
Just after the stroke of midnight, Ella hides in the forest, recalling the magical evening she’s just had.
Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?
Overwhelmed by the power of their instant connection, Cinderella and the Prince wonder whether they are merely dreaming.
Waltz for a Ball
As the guests of the Royal Ball dance a sweeping and glorious waltz, Cinderella realizes it’s almost midnight and she must leave in haste.
Stepsisters’ Lament
Boiling over with jealousy, the stepsisters loathingly commiserate as they watch a beautiful yet strangely familiar girl win over the handsome Prince.
Ten Minutes Ago
Just moments after their romantic waltz, Cinderella and the Prince revel in the bliss of their newfound connection.
Gavotte
During this customary, stately dance at the ball, all eyes are on the Prince – until Cinderella appears at the top of the stairs, radiant in her shimmering ballgown. Cinderella gracefully descends the staircase as the stunned guests whisper and the Prince, enchanted, makes his way to greet her.
Impossible / It’s Possible
Before the delightfully mysterious Godmother arrives, Cinderella knows that attending the ball is… impossible. But the Godmother isn’t so sure about that, explaining that “impossible things are happ’ning every day.” She magically transforms a pumpkin into a golden carriage, four white mice into horses, and Cinderella’s plain work clothes into a gown, sending the delighted Cinderella off to the ball … Read More
In My Own Little Corner (Reprise)
After her stepsisters and stepmother eagerly depart for the ball, Cinderella wishes she, too, could attend such a special evening at the palace.