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The musical was workshopped at [[The Other Palace]] in London in May 2019 with [[Carrie Hope Fletcher]] in the title role, |
The musical was workshopped at [[The Other Palace]] in London in May 2019 with [[Carrie Hope Fletcher]] in the title role, Ivano Turco as Prince Sebastian<ref>[https://www.broadway.com/buzz/200221/ivano-turco-to-make-west-end-debut-in-andrew-lloyd-webbers-cinderella-musical/]</ref> and [[Victoria Hamilton-Barritt]] as the Stepmother.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/west-end-features/friday-briefing-andrew-lloyd-webbers-cinderella-a-rousing-carousel|title=Friday Briefing: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella, a rousing Carousel and happy birthday Ian McKellen|last=Shenton|first=Mark|date=2019-05-24|website=London Theatre Guide|access-date=2020-01-11}}</ref> |
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''Cinderella'' is scheduled to have its world premiere at the [[Gillian Lynne Theatre]] in [[West End theatre|London's West End]] with previews beginning on 30 April and an official opening on 19 May 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella announces cast album plans and rescheduled West End premiere date {{!}} WhatsOnStage|url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/andrew-lloyd-webber-cinderella-rescheduled-album_52706.html|access-date=2020-11-03|website=www.whatsonstage.com}}</ref> The opening, originally scheduled for August 2020, was delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>Wood, Alex. [https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/andrew-lloyd-webbers-cinderella-delays-west-end_51104.html "Andrew Lloyd Webber's ''Cinderella'' delays opening until October"], WhatsOnStage.com, 5 March 2020</ref> The production is set to be directed by Laurence Connor and choreographed by JoAnn M. Hunter. Fletcher and Hamilton-Barritt are set to create the roles of Cinderella and the Stepmother.<ref>Snow, Georgia. [https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2020/carrie-hope-fletcher-to-star-in-andrew-lloyd-webbers-cinderella-musical "Carrie Hope Fletcher to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ''Cinderella'' musical"], ''The Stage'', 14 February 2020</ref><ref>{{Cite news| url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/jan/10/killing-eve-emerald-fennell-andrew-lloyd-webber-new-cinderella-west-end|title=Killing Eve's Emerald Fennell and Andrew Lloyd Webber create new Cinderella|last=Wiegand|first=Chris|date=2020-01-10|work=The Guardian|access-date=2020-01-11|issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Victoria Hamilton-Barritt to join cast of Cinderella|url=https://lwtheatres.co.uk/victoria-hamilton-barritt-joins-cast|access-date=2020-07-06|website=LW Theatres}}</ref> |
''Cinderella'' is scheduled to have its world premiere at the [[Gillian Lynne Theatre]] in [[West End theatre|London's West End]] with previews beginning on 30 April and an official opening on 19 May 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella announces cast album plans and rescheduled West End premiere date {{!}} WhatsOnStage|url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/andrew-lloyd-webber-cinderella-rescheduled-album_52706.html|access-date=2020-11-03|website=www.whatsonstage.com}}</ref> The opening, originally scheduled for August 2020, was delayed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>Wood, Alex. [https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/andrew-lloyd-webbers-cinderella-delays-west-end_51104.html "Andrew Lloyd Webber's ''Cinderella'' delays opening until October"], WhatsOnStage.com, 5 March 2020</ref> The production is set to be directed by Laurence Connor and choreographed by JoAnn M. Hunter. Fletcher and Hamilton-Barritt are set to create the roles of Cinderella and the Stepmother.<ref>Snow, Georgia. [https://www.thestage.co.uk/news/2020/carrie-hope-fletcher-to-star-in-andrew-lloyd-webbers-cinderella-musical "Carrie Hope Fletcher to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ''Cinderella'' musical"], ''The Stage'', 14 February 2020</ref><ref>{{Cite news| url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/jan/10/killing-eve-emerald-fennell-andrew-lloyd-webber-new-cinderella-west-end|title=Killing Eve's Emerald Fennell and Andrew Lloyd Webber create new Cinderella|last=Wiegand|first=Chris|date=2020-01-10|work=The Guardian|access-date=2020-01-11|issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Victoria Hamilton-Barritt to join cast of Cinderella|url=https://lwtheatres.co.uk/victoria-hamilton-barritt-joins-cast|access-date=2020-07-06|website=LW Theatres}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:05, 7 January 2021
| Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella | |
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| Music | Andrew Lloyd Webber |
| Lyrics | David Zippel |
| Book | Emerald Fennell |
| Basis | Cinderella by Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm |
| Productions | 2019 London Workshop |
Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella is a stage musical with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by David Zippel and a book by Emerald Fennell that is expected to premiere in London's West End in 2021. It is a modern adaptation of the classic story of the same name.
Productions
West End (2021)
The musical was workshopped at The Other Palace in London in May 2019 with Carrie Hope Fletcher in the title role, Ivano Turco as Prince Sebastian[1] and Victoria Hamilton-Barritt as the Stepmother.[2]
Cinderella is scheduled to have its world premiere at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London's West End with previews beginning on 30 April and an official opening on 19 May 2021.[3] The opening, originally scheduled for August 2020, was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] The production is set to be directed by Laurence Connor and choreographed by JoAnn M. Hunter. Fletcher and Hamilton-Barritt are set to create the roles of Cinderella and the Stepmother.[5][6][7]
Cast and characters
| Character | Workshop (2019) |
West End (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Cinderella | Carrie Hope Fletcher | |
| Sebastian | Tyrone Huntley | Ivano Turco |
| Jean | Gary Wilmot | TBA |
| Queen | Ruthie Henshall | TBA |
| Stepmother | Victoria Hamilton-Barritt | |
| Adèle | Sophie Isaacs | TBA |
| Marie | Rebecca Trehearn | TBA |
| Prince Charming | Jonny Fines | TBA |
| Duke | Ronan Burns | TBA |
| Dorian | Oliver Ormson | TBA |
Musical numbers
- "Bad Cinderella" – Cinderella[8]
- "Far Too Late" – Cinderella[8]
- “Only You, Lonely You” – Sebastian[9]
References
- ^ [1]
- ^ Shenton, Mark (2019-05-24). "Friday Briefing: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella, a rousing Carousel and happy birthday Ian McKellen". London Theatre Guide. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ^ "Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella announces cast album plans and rescheduled West End premiere date | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 2020-11-03.
- ^ Wood, Alex. "Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella delays opening until October", WhatsOnStage.com, 5 March 2020
- ^ Snow, Georgia. "Carrie Hope Fletcher to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella musical", The Stage, 14 February 2020
- ^ Wiegand, Chris (2020-01-10). "Killing Eve's Emerald Fennell and Andrew Lloyd Webber create new Cinderella". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-01-11.
- ^ "Victoria Hamilton-Barritt to join cast of Cinderella". LW Theatres. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ^ a b "Cinderella: Music and video". Really Useful Group. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
- ^ Edmonds, Lizzie (10 December 2020). "Dancer plucked from obscurity by Andrew Lloyd Webber wins lead role in Cinderella". Evening Standard.
External links
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