Cinderella

The show was great!! I was concerned when I read some of the bad reviews on here!! I purchased 5 tickets for myself and 4 daughters. I told them about the reviews and not to expect much from this show. My daughter's are 16, 14, 8 and 5 and they loved it!! No it's not like the Cinderella we all know and love. This is just like any other remake of Cinderella it's going to be different!! Just because they say it's a Rodgers and Hammerstein's production doesn't mean they are basing the musical from the original classic!! OPEN YOUR MIND AND EARS AND ENJOY THE PERFORMANCE IN FRONT OF YOU!!!!

I went to Cinderella with more excitement than I could contain. The minute Cinderella sang the first few bars of "10 minutes ago" I started to tear up with joy! I grew up with Rodgers and Hammerstein's TV version my entire childhood as I would wait expectantly every year to see. I really loved hearing all of my favorite and familiar songs that I can sing by heart. It was cute to hear some of the added updated dialogue but I am a Cinderella purist and was hoping they would't change the story greatly. For the most part, I really loved the entire musical but wished they wouldn't have changed the scene where she dropped the shoe after the original ball and totally added another story onto the original. The costumes were fabulous and I also loved the quick change artistry behind several of them. The prince's costume in his first scene was amazingly creative and handsome! Kudos to the costume designers!! In this day of trying to make everything PC some things cannot be improved upon and Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella is definitely one of them!!

Met all of my expectations and more...the voices, the dancing, the staging were all fabulous...What a joy!!

Casting for Cinderella was well done, especially the king (who also happened to be our waiter). Cinderella was beautiful, and her voice was awesome. Our party could tell the cast had worked together many times so the flow of the play was smooth. One in our party had played Cinderella in a previous high school production and she loved this performance.

We had our grandchildren as our guests and were seated in the "B12" section. We could see the actors but when the mice and cat came on stage the children couldn't see them and we adults could only see them at times. The production was really enjoyable if you were seated in the front of the house, but as we were in the back, we didn't get to see all portions of the play, nor the ending when Cinderella and the Prince and cast face everyone in the front of the theatre. Our meal was excellent and our waitress Jennie was very good.

The music was great. The productions numbers are always good at Toby's. The Prince seemed a little flat on some of his songs. The two leads interacted beautifully.

Great show all around. I was just disappointed that Cinderella never wore a blue dress!

It was not as I expected but it was surprisingly good. I guess I was expecting it to be like the typical Cinderella story. I should have researched it more. But it was a little comedic and I totally enjoyed it. I loved how they changed the pumpkin into the carriage and changed clothing right in front of you without you even realizing it. I totally enjoyed it. I only gave it 4 because it is a little different than the original. But I would absolutely recommend it. The first creature that the prince kills is a little scary so small children should know about that. But worth seeing and adding to your repertoire!

Wonderful performance. The leads were just as good as those in NYC. Orchestra great as well.

I took my girlfriend and her adult daughter and they loved it. I thought it was pretty good. It goes beyond the basic story but is presented well, nice flow and entertaining. The venue is old but taken care of. Line to the ladies room looked awful, men s room no problem, I walked right in. The Peabody is located near everything. Restaurants are an easy walking distance of a block or two. So is the beach.

The performance was entertaining, funny and well done! A must see!! The venue was a great setting for this type of performance.

The Cinderella show was beautiful. The acting, singing and dancing was beautiful! This was a different version of the story than I've heard and I enjoyed it very much! Cinderella was beautiful and the prince was Charming! The other characters added delightful humor! So glad I went!

Fantastic show! Loved every moment from beginning to end.

I was not familiar with the songs or any background about the musical. Enjoyed the update in plot and humor. The costumes were beautiful

Absolutely loved it! Great job cast and crew! I loved this play when I was a child....and I still love it as an adult! Costumes were amazing. Thanks for coming to Springfield, Ohio and sharing your talent.

I have loved Cinderella ever since I was a child. Annually it came on TV in the 60s the songs were all there. My 4 nieces were my guest age range from 17 through 26. The four of them had a wonderful time and an impression was made. The singing, gowns & dancing were amazing done. The Kuss / Clark State auditorium is a wonderful venue, good seating with price value.

Absolutely a great show! I enjoyed it as much, if not more than my 10 year old daughter. The costume changes were phenomenal along with the acting, singing and dancing! LOVED IT!

Incredible job! Fabulous costumes & scenery transported you to a magical time where you could live out your fairytale dream with your prince! Songs & Music fantastic!

My daughters, granddaughters and I all went to see Cinderella! We were all amazed! This was a wonderful show and the venue was great!

The seats were to far away from the stage. Anything in the back of the room made it hard to see.

This play appeals to all ages! The singing and dancing were excellent. This is a new Cinderella.

The show, in itself, was good. Our seats were comfortable. My only complaint would be the start time for young children. I'm glad I could experience this show with my grandchildren but wish it could have started earlier where it was a school night.

I was not impressed with the political innuendos. I found this show to be overall untasteful. I heard this same sentiment from people sitting in the audience. Rodgers and Hammerstein would not have been impressed!

It was a great show. The music and the acting was wonderful.

The show was great! Great humor for both adults and children.

Fantastic show! Everyone is so talented! Highly recommended.

Seeing the show remind me of watching this when I was younger. There were new twists and pelotte but pretty much stayed on point with a few new songs.

So beautiful, the singing, dancing, story was so memorable and funny

This was a big disappointment it was not Rogers and Hammerstein and should have been advertised differently. Even the kids didn't know who was Cinderella. Don't waste your money going to see this. I paid a lot of money for these seats. We go often to plays and I have never been disappointed or wrote a bad review. Some people even left because they said this is not a Cinderella play.

The show was very cute and comical. The singing was in point. They kids and adults in the audience were laughing throughout the evening. The story line was very good but it didn't follow the traditional Cinderella story. Different but still entertaining. I loved the costumes especially the quick costume changes of Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother. Very magical. Our show started at 7:30 PM which was a little late for most kids. At intermission we had to buy my nieces a cookie (sugar) so they could stay up the second half of the show (ages 5 and 10). We got out of the show around 9:50 PM which was pretty late for them. Especially for a school night. I wish they had an earlier showing at least one night the show was in town.

This was an awesome play. The actors were spot on on their performance. Scenery was visually stimulating & appropriate for the scences. Screenplay was serious & riviting, but had touches of humor throughout that added to the enjoyment. Had some twists to it that I had not seen in Cinderella. Enjoyed it very much

Cinderella was very good. The scenery was beautiful. The only think I did not like was that the music was too loud to hear what the singers were singing. Otherwise, I enjoyed it very much.

Cinderella was wonderful. Whoever created the costumes did a magnificent job. Costume changes appeared before ones own eyes without you even realizing it.

My daughter and I enjoyed this production, but it was strange how they changed the story. I've seen the Rodgers and Hammerstein version more than once, and while it's always a bit different, this production included a weak little political subplot that added nothing to the story. Political subplot in Cinderella? It was weird. I guess I can appreciate the "empowerment for girls" aspect, but . . . it was weird.

Every aspect of this production of Cinderella was FANTASTIC!! Costuming, music, dancing, acting were all amazing. Our seats were 3 rows from the upper back of the theater, and it was still awesome. My 5 yr old grandaughter, who thinks she is a princess, was mesmerized.

I wasn't sure what to expect, since it wasn't the Disney version... but I LOVED it so much. So worth the money

I took my wife to this for her birthday. We've attended many "plays", but this was the first for us that you might call "Broadway League". The actors were great, but the stage props, costumes, choreography, and transitions were nothing less than professional and first-rate. For us, this was an example of a production that said, "This is how it's done!" Obviously, my wife was thrilled and well pleased with my birthday gift.

The show was beautiful, actors were great. Only disappointment was I could not ever understand what they were saying. If I would have not known story I would have been lost. This great of a show needs to pay attention to sound.

When you combine a talented, enthusiastic cast with a familiar story, you get magic. The singing and dancing was as good as anything I've seen on Broadway. The costume changes done on stage were seamlessly executed. This was a play I would enjoy seeing again.

I was very impressed with the talent portrayed in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella. Everyone in the cast and crew did an excellent job and I enjoyed the show immensely.

'Cinderella' was excellent. It varied some from what I think of as the original fairy tale but that made it all the better. The music, singing and dancing were beautifully performed. The added comedy was fun and well done. The props were very nicely done and seemed to change effortlessly, and the on-stage costume changes were nothing short of amazing.

I am so happy we decided to attend Cinderella. It was excellent! I remembered the music from my youth and could, surprisingly, even remember some of the words! The actors were brilliant, the whole experience simply magical. Lovely.

I live in a small market for touring Broadway shows, and some of the shows we get here have not been the best. Cinderella was one of best Broadway productions to come here. The cast was excellent. The orchestra did not drown out the singers. And, the sets were beautiful. Well done!

Wonderful show, great singing, costumes and set. Enjoyed everything about it.

The sets were so pretty and there was never a dull moment! I enjoyed it very much.

The music, staging and costumers were spectacular. It was a fun-filled and fast-paced. My daughter wasn't buying into it when Cinderella didn't leave her slipper behind during the first act, but the ending made up for it.

My children attend lots of theatrical performances and musicals in particular. Though they enjoyed the story somewhat, it felt very long overall to them. It even felt long and drawn out to me. Some editing would help the story tremendously.

Enjoyed the show. Glad I got to go and see it. Would highly recommend to anyone who loves Cinderella or plays in general.

Hard to tell about the play because our seating was not good

It was wonderful, magically and had a surprise twist to the play!

Really enjoyed. Not the classic tale but was a funny take on the classic story. Took our 3 year old and she enjoyed but there were parts that seemed to just lengthen it without really adding much. Still enjoyed.

This was advertised as "Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella" and, yes, they used their songs but it was not at all what we expected. I wish they would have left a classic fairy tale alone and not tried to put a "social message" into it!! The lead actors and costuming were quite good but the storyline was rather ridiculous.

I took four others ranging in age from 8 to me... I am 67. Cinderella is all about what is RIGHT in this world for a change!

The characters are renamed and the story a little different that we are used to, but entertaining.

The Show was Breathtaking. The actors were amazing and each character shown through their amazing performance. A great end to a great day.

The quick costume change was flawless. I was not familiar with this version of Cinderella and enjoyed it. It wasn't too predicatable and the cast did a good job adding a few current day humor comments.

Talented and funny. Great play. Lots of fantastic moments. Keeps you interested. Loved it.

Great play! Great signing and dancing! loved it!!!

Fabulous! Great acting, wonderful voices! Delightful!

Cinderella was fantastic. The actors and actresses were phenomenal. The music was also great. I would recommend everyone to go see this play. The scenery was outstanding. Overall it was wonderful.

Cinderella production was excellent entertainment. I would highly recommend for adult entertainment. It is not really appropriate for young children expecting to see a Disney version of Cinderella. The acting, music, costumes, and presentation was first class in every way. The show was sold out at the saenger theatre in Pensacola. I give it a five star production and don't think anybody left disappointed.

I have seen Cinderella on Broadway years ago, and it was so wonderful. However, this was a "new" version that was nothing like the original. The good: the costumes were amazing, the set was gorgeous, and the singing was beautiful! The bad: the actors were not very good at acting. Everything sounded very forced and there was a lot of shouting, not projecting...there is a difference. The storyline was disappointing....Cinderella didn't leave her Glass slipper behind, she took it with her. Cinderella and one of her step sisters actually got along, engaging in a song and dance together. The step sisters didn't have their trademark funny scenes together. It seemed the play was a mismatch of different things, and it really didn't work.

This version of Cinderella is a must see! All of the actors were animated, believable & so full of life. We loved EVERY minute of this wonderful show. The use of effects, the props & the costumes transported you right into the story. The music & performances were lovely and inspiring. This version was also incredibly cute with it's witty one liners. Sincerely such a spectacular job! I highly recommend going to see it!

I attended the performance last night in Pensacola. The sets, costumes and actors were quite good. I did not care for the changes to the story and the introduction of a political story line. This added to the length of the show and it did not enhance the show in a positive way. The children around us seemed to lose interest in the show. Classics should be left alone. I would not recommend this to a friend nor would I care to see it again.

If you're expecting the traditional Cinderella, then you are in for a treat as this is similar, yet different. The sets and costumes were appropriate for the scene and beautiful for the ball and wedding. The characters were well developed and as expected, there were some that were likeable and some that were not. All in all it was a fun evening!

Absolutely awesome! The cast was fabulous!! The chemistry between Ella and the Price was perfect!

I don't really like saying bad things, so I'll just say that it was ok. You could tell some actors were lip syncing. The merchandise was outrageous! We bought 1 tshirt, cd, necklace and doll and it was $140!!

The play and cast were wonderful. I was so excited to the show but wasn't sure how they would present all the magical elements ox Cinderella like the rags to ballgown, pumpkin to stagecoach, etc. However, they did a fascinating job. It was absolutely wonderful!!!

Wife and me very much entertained by the acting and singing. Enjoyable night out!

Went with my Daughter and we had an awesome time. beautiful.

From the moment it started until the last bow, it was wonderful. So much talent! We loved it and would highly recommend going if you it comes near you!

ive seen several broadway travel shows. they do vary from the movies for sure & they do vary as well from where they are being shown. This one, was just ok. would i see it again? No. would i recommend it to others? No. the prince was not a believable roll-they threw a stupid political twist which is so overdone 2016. the step sisters stole the show.

Cinderella was Amazing!!! I bought tickets for myself and my 10 year old daughter and we both just loved every minute of it! The actors/actresses were fantastic and the all the stage pieces were beautiful. The Tennessee Theater is absolutely beautiful with friendly staff. We had an excellent time!! My daughter was amazed at how Cinderella changed dresses right there on stage!

Went to the show anticipating the version close to the original movie but the twists they put in it changed it a lot. They did have all the wonderful songs and the singing was spectacular. The cast was amazing. So overall it was great but still would have preferred the original version. It has been my all time favorite movie since childhood.

The show was incredible and the venue was beautiful. I would definitely recommend this show!!

Took my wife to see this for her birthday--she'd seen the show many times as a child, though I never had. I very nearly didn't get to purchase any tickets...even though I found out about the show almost 4 weeks in advance, they were already nearly sold out! It ended up being one of the best "date nights" we've had in a long time. The show is a classic retelling of the Cinderella story that, while still clearly accessible to children of all ages, has moments of quite sophisticated humor that adults will enjoy as well. The musical performances were all incredibly well done, thoughtful, and seemed to arise organically out of the plot (something that gets unfortunately missed in a lot of musicals). All in all a fantastic experience!

It was absolutely amazing. I kept cold chills and got a little watery eyed very often. It was by far the best play I have ever attended. It was truly an unforgettable experience. The actors were phenomenal and the instant dress changes on the Fairy Godmother and Cinderella were magical! I could see it a 100 times and it never get old!

This was so amazing!!! The costumes, the music, the humor and singing were all exceptional!!

We loved the show from the beginning to the end. It had rumor, romance, and so many wonderful tales throughout the night. It is wonderful for little girls and boys and adults. I would recommend this musical to everyone!!!

Cinderella was excellent. The unique spin they put on the characters was perfect & brought a newness to a beloved story.

Cinderella, in my opinion, clearly rivals the best of R&H on Broadway. That alone justifies its praise. This theatrical version is exceptional in terms of the choreography and music (harmony of the cast and ensemble stood out). Leslie Jackson stole the show as the Fairy Godmother. Her parts in "Impossible" and "The Music in You" were exceptional and memorable. My wife especially enjoyed the comedic flair in the script. This play was originally made just for TV and has been superbly adapted to theater. Don't miss it if it comes near you.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella was my favorite version of the story growing up, and this play did not disappoint. You were swept up in the magic from the moment the first bar of music played, through to the very end. It was absolutely stunning! The sets, costumes, and actors were all perfect, scene changes and costume changes were seamless, and the magical moments were actually magical.

I took my wife to see this show last Saturday for the matinee showing here in Knoxville and was pretty disappointed. The performance, itself, was tremendous. The cast were fantastic, and the choreography was awesome. But the script was extremely frustrating. If you don't care about drifting away from the original Cinderella story, you'll love the show. But if that's important to you, you might feel the same way I did. Without giving everything away, the first act is completely in line with the original story, but the second act took the whole plot into a direction that had nothing to do with the story of Cinderella. The romance between Cinderella & the prince was dubbed down due to there being a political twist on the whole story (having to do with the prince holding an election in the kingdom to help the poor people). I have no idea what these modern writers were thinking in re-writing the story to add a political agenda to it. It made the ending not feel as climactic at all. They still kept all the original songs, so my wife was happy. But we were both pretty disappointed. Why do people feel the need to add and change the original stories of these great Broadway shows? It did nothing but make me walk out frustrated for spending money on the show. We didn't get what we thought we paid for.

This performance was just amazing.... it didn't ever disappoint!

The best show I ve ever been to, it was absolutely magical!!!!

We are so familiar with the Disney version that this was refreshing. I could not believe how much I laughed during the performance. My 12 year old was with me and enjoyed it very much. The younger children around us seemed to get restless so it may not be exactly what they were expecting. However, for older children, teens and adults, this is a fantastic! Great story, songs, banter and, again, the humor was awesome. The cast had great chemistry which made for a terrific show!

I had my tickets for at least 2 months before this performance. I was so excited! I love Cinderella anyway and tried not to get my hopes up for this play because it's so hard when you are disappointed. I was not disappointed in ANY way! My sister and I both will never forget it. Cindferella and the prince were cast perfectly and so was the fairy godmother and the rest of the cast! The voices couldn't not have been more beautiful! The experience of a lifetime! GO!!!!

Wonderful Performance! Loved the costumes! The changing of costumes& transformation of pumpkin/mice were magical. Music was excellent ! The ending & the lines to make it more relevant to today was a delight. Such an enjoyable evening.

I wasn't sure how this timeless movie was going to be transformed into a stage play. It was spectacular. Cinderella's and Fairy Godmother's costume changes should be applauded. In a blink of an eye, they were transformed. The carriage was beautiful. The actors were amazing in portraying their character. There was far more humor than I expected and I loved it. I have been a Cinderella fan my whole life and this did not disappoint.

I had seen Cinderella on Broadway and this was every bit as good. The scenery was beautiful and the acting and singing was fabulous. An added bonus is the beauty of the Tennessee Theatre. It is the prettiest theater I have ever been in. Cinderella is a wonderful production for both young and old.

It was very entertaining and the transitions were flawless

I took my 4 year old granddaughter and she was very much in to the musical watching and participating. Enjoyable and fun afternoon for all ages.

It was a wonderful production. The actors had beautiful voices . We had two teenagers with us who also enjoyed it. Great show for kids and adults.

I grew up with the Rogers and Hammerstein movie of "Cinderella," I even have it on VHS and now own it on DVD. I was so excited to know that it was showing in Grand Rapids so I had to get tickets. This production was not a let down by no means. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it and would love to see it again!

I have always been a huge fan of Cinderella and I truly enjoyed this new, updated production. I loved the humor and the addition of a second love story. The music as always was fabulous! Great casting, the costume changes were amazing to see also. I would totally recommend this too everyone. Everyone I went with including my 11 year old cousin who's never been to a play before absolutely loved it!

Great vocals and dancing. Very cool "magical" costume changes. It's a timeless story with delightful societal commentary.

It was well done. The cast was impeccable.... The story itself was just lackluster and the songs were unforgettable..... orchestra was great.

Everone in our group, young and old alike, loved it! Music was awesome. Loved the added humor.

This weekend I took my daughter and grand daughter to see the Broadway Theater Guild production of Cinderella by Rogers and Hammerstein. This musical was broadcast on TV annually when I was a little girl and I LOVED it! Nearly 60 years later I can still sing most of the lyrics to every song and I couldn't wait to share it with the next 2 generations of my family. The music and the sets and the performers did not disappoint. However, this production added a few unwanted twists to this beloved story. In the first scene we meet Jean-Michel, a peasant with a social activist agenda, who is sweet on one of the step sisters, but step mom disapproves. He tries and fails to inform the clueless prince about the plight of the poor people. The prince s evil adviser decides that a ball, given as a method for finding a bride, would be just the thing to distract the people from their political unrest. Jean-Michel enlists Cinderella s help to inform the prince of the injustices of the poor. The story goes it s usual course until the clock strikes 12. Cinderella makes her hasty adieu to the prince but manages an Oh by the way, the government is stealing land from poor people, so you should look into that before she leaves. Then she runs down the stairs, looses her shoe, runs BACK for it, and disappears into the night in full possession of both glass slippers. End of act one. WHAT??? Act two: the prince is giving a banquet this time to get the mystery girl to show up again. Cinderella and the nice step sister hatch a plan to get Cinderella to the banquet which is again foiled by the evil step mother. The fairy godmother supplies another dress and issues another midnight curfew. Cinderella is reunited with the prince and gets him to listen to Jean-Michel and a group of peasants with grievances. The prince proposes to create a new governmental office of prime minister and have an election. He nominates Jean-Michel and the evil adviser as the two candidates. The clock strikes 12. This time Cinderella leaves a shoe behind on purpose. Sometime later everybody gets to try on the shoe until it is finally Cinderella s turn and, ta-da, the shoe fits. Cue the wedding party\u2014they sing something NOT written by Rogers or Hammerstein about dreams and the music in you, or something, and \u2026THE END! The play was still enjoyable, especially if you didn't come in with a bag full of childhood memories, but the political thread running through it took away a lot of the poignancy of this sweet, romantic story about the joyful reward gained by someone who perseveres in the face of adversity and repays evil with good. Dear Broadway Producers, if you want to turn Cinderella into political satire, fine. Write your own musical and leave Rogers and Hammerstein's alone.

This was my youngest daughter's first musical of this caliber and it did not disappoint. She was mesmerized from the very beginning. I saw her clap sometimes even before the rest of the audience did. Her little heart holds a growing love for the theater. All the staff was extremely courteous and friendly.