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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

????????, Feb 12, 2013

reviewer: Disgruntled Fairy Tale lover from New York, New York

The only reason I am giving this play 2 stars is because the
performers, sets, and costumes were wonderful. I can't for the life
of me understand why anyone would butcher this story! I took my
20 year old daughter to what we thought would be the story we
both grew up loving. This IS NOT that story it has been completely
changed into some kind of political statement. Do NOT bring
young girls to this play they will be bored and confused. Without
giving away everything, I can only tell you that NOTHING is the
same. How they got away with calling it Cinderella I don't know.
The only reason we didn't walk out at the intermission was
because we wanted to hear the beautiful songs of Rogers and
Hammerstein!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

What Show was this?, Feb 18, 2013

reviewer: Shore33 from lavallette, new jersey

I grew up with every version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's
Cinderella and I've always been partial to the Lesley Ann Warren
version. The current Broadway production is so far off from every
previous version I've ever seen and at one point I was wondering if
I was watching the right show. The sets and consumes were
amazing. I hated the addition of characters, the subtraction of old
characters, and the political aspects now involved in the show. It
was like the French Revolution plus Aladdin equals Cinderella.
Also, there were some songs that were changed, which I didn't
care for, and some new ones added from the Rodgers and
Hammerstein catalogue. The first act was really rough, but the
second act started to have potential. I think with some tweaking,
Cinderella could be a fabulous addition to Broadway. Cut the
unnecessary characters, reinstate the old ones, and tell the
Rodgers and Hammerstein story that made people fall in love with
Cinderella in the first place.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

if you wanted same old...., Feb 23, 2013

reviewer: JC from Chicago

then watch the tv version. The updating was smart, lighthearted, and overall charming. The casting and acting were all top notch Broadway. Truly inspired sets and costumes. The show got better and better as it went along. Brilliant scene changes as well.
Never thought the least compelling part of the show would be the occasional clunker from R&H songbook.
Give up your expectations for a stodgy rerun and have a good time.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Captivating MUST SEE, Feb 24, 2013

reviewer: Larry D from New York, New York

This "updated" version of Cinderella is enchanting and beautiful.
Rodgers and Hammerstein's winning score is delivered
wonderfully by the vocals of Laura Osnes, Santino Fontana,
Victoria Clarke, Harriet Harris and a strong supporting
supporting cast. The costumes and sets are amazing; vivid,
captivating and you will definitely wonder how images change
before your eyes! I loved the story "updates" which give
Cinderella a new life and a very joyous ending. If you are a fan of
the TV version of Cinderella (I've always enjoyed the Lesley Ann
Warren version) you will not be disappointed. Great and well
worth the price of admission!