The musical was also adapted for the stage as early as 1958, and most notably in a revised version with a new book by Douglas Carter Beane on Broadway in 2013, which included “There's Music in You” to the score. The cast includes: Victor Garber as King, Whoopi Goldberg as Queen Constantina, Brandy Norwood as Cinderella, Jason Alexander as Lionel, Natalie Desselle-Reid as Minerva, Veanne Cox as Calliope, and Whitney Houston as Fairy Godmother. Another made-for-TV version, starring Lesley Ann Warren, debuted in 1965. The original 1957 Cinderella starred Julie Andrews and was written solely for television at the height of Rodgers and Hammerstein's success and popularity. Cinderella chafes under the cruelty of her wicked stepmother and her evil stepsisters, until her Fairy Godmother steps in to change her life for one. Rubin, and set decorator Julie Kaye Fanton. In 1998, Cinderella scored seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including one win for the Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program going to production designer Randy Ser, art director Edward L. The creative team included choreographer Rob Marshall (five years before his Hollywood success with Chicago), costume designer Ellen Mirojnick, and music director Paul Bogaev. The 1914 silent film also starred Marys real-life husband Owen Moore. The 25th anniversary celebration of Rodgers & Hammersteins Cinderella will feature members of its all-star cast Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalban, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander and Veanne Cox. The singer and actress, who starred in a remake of 'Rodgers and Hammersteins Cinderella' in the late 90s, revisited the musical fantasy in a '20/20' special, which aired Tuesday, to mark the films upcoming 25th anniversary. Chris Montan was a producer and Robyn Crawford was an associate producer. 'Cinderella,' starring Mary Pickford, is widely considered one of the first film adaptations of the classic fairy tale. Brandy is putting on the glass slipper for a stroll down memory lane. Houston (who originally optioned the project to star as Cinderella but passed the torch along to Brandy after years of development shakeups) co–executive produced with Debra Martin Chase, Craig Zadan, and Neil Meron. Freedman, based on Oscar Hammerstein II’s original book. Brandy, who played made history in the titular role, will be joined by the likes of Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalban, Bernadette Peters, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander, Veanne. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is directed by Robert Iscove and written by Robert L. In 1997, Roger and Hammersteins Cinderella brought together a talented and diverse cast for a fresh musical adaptation of one of the most beloved fairy tales. READ: Cinderella, a Richard Rodgers Mix-Tape: Which Tunes Come From Other Shows? Brandy Norwood better known by just Brandy had already released a chart-topping album, and was the star of her own TV show titled Moesha.Since the success of Cinderella, she has.
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