Everyone knows the Cinderella fairy-tale story where the
prince rescues the mistreated girl and she lives happily ever after.This
Rodgers and Hammerstein musical version of Cinderella not only has humor, amazing music, and an extravagant set, but also an independent updated Cinderella. This version
beautifully celebrates equal partnership in love and life. It is the perfect
treat in this month of the real fairy-tale wedding of England’s Prince
Harry and Megan Markle which broke some traditions and is a real life royal partnership love story.
Reflection
The music in this show captivates romance from the Prologue to my favorite song of love
between the Prince (Louis Griffin) and Cinderella (Tatyana Lubov) –“Ten Minutes Ago”. That song makes you just want to fall in love all over again as the Prince
adoringly sings: “Ten minutes ago I saw you, I looked up when you came
through the door, my head started reeling you gave me the feeling the room had
no ceiling or floor”. I have to admit that my"sappy side" came out as I teared up when he sang so lovingly about the woman of his
dreams.
This show also vibrates with fantastic
dancing. The town people energize the stage during the song, “The Prince is Giving a Ball” and the guests waltz so beautifully at the ball to the “Cinderella Waltz”.
Cinderella does not
disappoint by giving us the classic story moments. The pumpkin
changes into a golden coach and Cinderella’s rags transform into a sparking gown. It does make you feel that “"It's Possible" for dreams to really come
true.
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| Fairy Godmother (Leslie Jackson) and Cinderella |
The new twists in the story do not change
the potency of the love story, especially when
the pair sing, “Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful". Yet this new couple set out to change the world
together. This Prince proclaims, “finding you, I found myself and you showed me the way. We can change the
world together”. This show gives us a romantic updated fairy-tale that contains an equal partnership fueled
by love!
(Join me for a night
where dreams come true in Cinderella at the Heinz Hall
on May 22-27, 2018. For tickets go to TrustArts.org.)
Spiritual Source
Don't just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of good. Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other. (Romans 12:9-10)
Other Sources
Cinderella sound track https://www.youtube.com/watch?