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Synopsis
Act I
The Prince muses about his life, wondering when he'll find love ("Loneliness of Evening.") In the village square, a Herald proclaims: "The Prince Is Giving a Ball" to celebrate the Prince's 21st birthday. The ladies of the kingdom are thrilled at the prospect of meeting him. Cinderella, whose beloved father has died, takes care of the home of her ill-tempered and selfish stepmother and stepsisters. She carries all of their shopping parcels for them, and when they return home, all three order Cinderella about. Left alone in her corner near the fire, she dreams of living an exotic life as a princess or anything other than a servant ("In My Own Little Corner"). Meanwhile, the King and Queen get ready for the big celebration ("Royal Dressing Room Scene") and the servants discuss the planning for the feast ("Your Majesties"). They hope that their son will find a suitable bride, but the Prince is a bit apprehensive about meeting all the eager women of the kingdom. The Queen is touched by overhearing the King's discussion with his son and tells him she loves him ("Boys and Girls Like You and Me").
As Cinderella's stepsisters get ready for the Ball, hoping that they will catch the Prince's eye, they laugh at Cinderella's dreams. As Cinderella questions the meaning of love and romance, Stepmother reminds the girls that going to the ball has nothing to do with finding love, but everything to do with getting a husband by any means necessary ("Falling in Love With Love"). Finally they leave, and Cinderella imagines having gone with them ("In My Own Little Corner" (reprise)). Cinderella's Fairy Godmother appears and, persuaded by the fervor of Cinderella's wish to go to the Ball, she transforms Cinderella into a beautifully gowned young lady and her little mouse friends and a pumpkin into a glittering carriage with impressive footmen ("Impossible; It's Possible") and she leaves for the Ball.
Act II
Cinderella arrives at the palace at 11:30; before she enters, her Godmother warns her not to stay past midnight. The Prince has been bored by the attention of all the young ladies with whom he has had to dance, including the stepsisters. Cinderella's grand entrance immediately attracts everyone's attention and intrigues the Prince. They dance together and instantly fall in love ("Ten Minutes Ago"). Seeing the Prince with a petite beauty (whom they do not recognize), the stepsisters ask why he wouldn't prefer a substantial "usual" girl like them ("Stepsisters' Lament"). The Prince and Cinderella dance and find themselves with a private moment, and he declares his love for her ("Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?"). As they share a kiss, the clock begins to strike midnight, and Cinderella flees before the magic wears off; but in her haste, she drops a glass slipper.
The next morning, Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters reminisce about the Ball and find that Cinderella is very intuitive about what it must have been like going to the Ball ("When You're Driving Through the Moonlight") and dancing with the Prince ("A Lovely Night"). Meanwhile, the Prince is searching for the beauty with whom he danced, and who fled so quickly from the Ball. His Herald tries the slipper on all the ladies ("The Search"). At Cinderella's house, the slipper will not fit any of the ladies. Everyone tries to steer the Prince away from the servant girl, Cinderella, but she is not home; she is in the Palace garden. The prince returns to the Palace dejected by his lack of success. Prodded by the fairy godmother, his Herald tries the slipper on Cinderella. It fits, and the prince recognizes his beloved ("Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?" (reprise)). Cinderella and the Prince marry, and all ends happily.
Musical Numbers
Act I
" "Overture" (Instrumental)
" "Loneliness of Evening" (Prince)
" "The Prince Is Giving a Ball" (Herald, Featured Dancers, Teen & Kids Chorus)
" "Cinderella March" (Instrumental)
" "In My Own Little Corner" (Cinderella)
" "The Prince Is Giving a Ball" (Reprise) (Featured Dancers, Teen & Kids Chorus)
" "Your Majesties" (Royal Dressing Room Scene) (King, Queen, Herald, Chef, Steward)
" "In My Own Little Corner" (Reprise) (Cinderella)
" "Falling in Love with Love" (Stepmother)
" "Impossible; It's Possible" (Cinderella, Fairy Godmother, Featured Dancers, Dog, Cat, Mice)
Act II
" "Gavotte" (Instrumental - Featured Dancers, Teen & Kids Chorus)
" "Ten Minutes Ago I Saw You" (Prince and Cinderella)
" "Stepsisters' Lament" (Stepsisters)
" "Waltz for a Ball" (Featured Dancers, Teen & Kids Chorus)
" "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?" (Prince and Cinderella)
" "When You're Driving Through the Moonlight" (Cinderella, Stepmother, Stepsisters, Mice)
" "A Lovely Night" (Cinderella, Stepmother, Stepsisters, Dog, Cat, Mice)
" "The Search" (Instrumental - Teen & Kids Chorus)
" "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?" (reprise) (Prince)
" "Wedding" (Instrumental - Company)
" "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?" (reprise) (Chorus)
Casting
" Cinderella (Female) Mezzo-soprano Vivacious, sweet, and day dreamy. Always wanting more from her life, and not settling for what she was given.
" Prince Christopher (Male) Tenor A charming prince who longs for a life outside the confines of his castle. Wants to find love, but is bored with the
" Stepmother (Female) Mezzo A self-centered, evil woman whose goal in life is to be at the top. She will push anyone out of the way she deems useless.
" Fairy Godmother (Female) Mezzo Cinderella's motherly figure. Very kind, but also sassy. She is also harboring a wonderful secret.
" Portia (Female) Mezzo Cinderella's step sister who is a bit awkward & dim. Great character role. Comedic timing a must.
" Joy (Female) Soprano Cinderella's step sister who is a bit mean. Great character role. Comedic timing a must.
" King Maximillian (Male) Baritone The patriarch of the kingdom, is every bit a gentleman. Doesn't understand his son.
" Queen Constantina (Female) Soprano The matriarch of the kingdom. Very regal & proper.
" Lionel, the Herald (Male) Tenor The Prince's right hand man. Great character role. Comedic timing a must.
" Steward (Male or Female) Baritone/Alto Works at the castle, always trying to make the King happy.
" Chef (Male of Female) Baritone/Alto Works at the castle, a bit bumbling & awkward.
" Featured Dancers (6 Female Teens) - Waltzers at the Ball, Dance in all large numbers.
" Dog (Male or Female Kid) - The dog that will become the Coachman. Must have a great bark!
" Cat (Male or Female Kid) - The cat that will become the Footman. Must have a great meow!
" Mice (4 kids) Non singing - Cinderella's only friends. Must be very good movers & great at improvisation. Will become the 4 white horses.
" Teen Chorus (8 - 10 Male/Female) Singers in all group numbers. Will be doubled for small featured roles. Men will be used as Waltz partners.
" Kids Chorus (8 - 10 Male/Female) Singers in all group numbers. Will be doubled for small featured roles.
" Singing Servers (4-6 Male/Female) Servers will deliver food to audience members, and will get the opportunity to sing a song (Group, duet, or solo) on stage during Intermission. Will double as Chorus or Featured Dancer. All types welcome.
Act I
The Prince muses about his life, wondering when he'll find love ("Loneliness of Evening.") In the village square, a Herald proclaims: "The Prince Is Giving a Ball" to celebrate the Prince's 21st birthday. The ladies of the kingdom are thrilled at the prospect of meeting him. Cinderella, whose beloved father has died, takes care of the home of her ill-tempered and selfish stepmother and stepsisters. She carries all of their shopping parcels for them, and when they return home, all three order Cinderella about. Left alone in her corner near the fire, she dreams of living an exotic life as a princess or anything other than a servant ("In My Own Little Corner"). Meanwhile, the King and Queen get ready for the big celebration ("Royal Dressing Room Scene") and the servants discuss the planning for the feast ("Your Majesties"). They hope that their son will find a suitable bride, but the Prince is a bit apprehensive about meeting all the eager women of the kingdom. The Queen is touched by overhearing the King's discussion with his son and tells him she loves him ("Boys and Girls Like You and Me").
As Cinderella's stepsisters get ready for the Ball, hoping that they will catch the Prince's eye, they laugh at Cinderella's dreams. As Cinderella questions the meaning of love and romance, Stepmother reminds the girls that going to the ball has nothing to do with finding love, but everything to do with getting a husband by any means necessary ("Falling in Love With Love"). Finally they leave, and Cinderella imagines having gone with them ("In My Own Little Corner" (reprise)). Cinderella's Fairy Godmother appears and, persuaded by the fervor of Cinderella's wish to go to the Ball, she transforms Cinderella into a beautifully gowned young lady and her little mouse friends and a pumpkin into a glittering carriage with impressive footmen ("Impossible; It's Possible") and she leaves for the Ball.
Act II
Cinderella arrives at the palace at 11:30; before she enters, her Godmother warns her not to stay past midnight. The Prince has been bored by the attention of all the young ladies with whom he has had to dance, including the stepsisters. Cinderella's grand entrance immediately attracts everyone's attention and intrigues the Prince. They dance together and instantly fall in love ("Ten Minutes Ago"). Seeing the Prince with a petite beauty (whom they do not recognize), the stepsisters ask why he wouldn't prefer a substantial "usual" girl like them ("Stepsisters' Lament"). The Prince and Cinderella dance and find themselves with a private moment, and he declares his love for her ("Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?"). As they share a kiss, the clock begins to strike midnight, and Cinderella flees before the magic wears off; but in her haste, she drops a glass slipper.
The next morning, Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters reminisce about the Ball and find that Cinderella is very intuitive about what it must have been like going to the Ball ("When You're Driving Through the Moonlight") and dancing with the Prince ("A Lovely Night"). Meanwhile, the Prince is searching for the beauty with whom he danced, and who fled so quickly from the Ball. His Herald tries the slipper on all the ladies ("The Search"). At Cinderella's house, the slipper will not fit any of the ladies. Everyone tries to steer the Prince away from the servant girl, Cinderella, but she is not home; she is in the Palace garden. The prince returns to the Palace dejected by his lack of success. Prodded by the fairy godmother, his Herald tries the slipper on Cinderella. It fits, and the prince recognizes his beloved ("Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?" (reprise)). Cinderella and the Prince marry, and all ends happily.
Musical Numbers
Act I
" "Overture" (Instrumental)
" "Loneliness of Evening" (Prince)
" "The Prince Is Giving a Ball" (Herald, Featured Dancers, Teen & Kids Chorus)
" "Cinderella March" (Instrumental)
" "In My Own Little Corner" (Cinderella)
" "The Prince Is Giving a Ball" (Reprise) (Featured Dancers, Teen & Kids Chorus)
" "Your Majesties" (Royal Dressing Room Scene) (King, Queen, Herald, Chef, Steward)
" "In My Own Little Corner" (Reprise) (Cinderella)
" "Falling in Love with Love" (Stepmother)
" "Impossible; It's Possible" (Cinderella, Fairy Godmother, Featured Dancers, Dog, Cat, Mice)
Act II
" "Gavotte" (Instrumental - Featured Dancers, Teen & Kids Chorus)
" "Ten Minutes Ago I Saw You" (Prince and Cinderella)
" "Stepsisters' Lament" (Stepsisters)
" "Waltz for a Ball" (Featured Dancers, Teen & Kids Chorus)
" "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?" (Prince and Cinderella)
" "When You're Driving Through the Moonlight" (Cinderella, Stepmother, Stepsisters, Mice)
" "A Lovely Night" (Cinderella, Stepmother, Stepsisters, Dog, Cat, Mice)
" "The Search" (Instrumental - Teen & Kids Chorus)
" "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?" (reprise) (Prince)
" "Wedding" (Instrumental - Company)
" "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?" (reprise) (Chorus)
Casting
" Cinderella (Female) Mezzo-soprano Vivacious, sweet, and day dreamy. Always wanting more from her life, and not settling for what she was given.
" Prince Christopher (Male) Tenor A charming prince who longs for a life outside the confines of his castle. Wants to find love, but is bored with the
" Stepmother (Female) Mezzo A self-centered, evil woman whose goal in life is to be at the top. She will push anyone out of the way she deems useless.
" Fairy Godmother (Female) Mezzo Cinderella's motherly figure. Very kind, but also sassy. She is also harboring a wonderful secret.
" Portia (Female) Mezzo Cinderella's step sister who is a bit awkward & dim. Great character role. Comedic timing a must.
" Joy (Female) Soprano Cinderella's step sister who is a bit mean. Great character role. Comedic timing a must.
" King Maximillian (Male) Baritone The patriarch of the kingdom, is every bit a gentleman. Doesn't understand his son.
" Queen Constantina (Female) Soprano The matriarch of the kingdom. Very regal & proper.
" Lionel, the Herald (Male) Tenor The Prince's right hand man. Great character role. Comedic timing a must.
" Steward (Male or Female) Baritone/Alto Works at the castle, always trying to make the King happy.
" Chef (Male of Female) Baritone/Alto Works at the castle, a bit bumbling & awkward.
" Featured Dancers (6 Female Teens) - Waltzers at the Ball, Dance in all large numbers.
" Dog (Male or Female Kid) - The dog that will become the Coachman. Must have a great bark!
" Cat (Male or Female Kid) - The cat that will become the Footman. Must have a great meow!
" Mice (4 kids) Non singing - Cinderella's only friends. Must be very good movers & great at improvisation. Will become the 4 white horses.
" Teen Chorus (8 - 10 Male/Female) Singers in all group numbers. Will be doubled for small featured roles. Men will be used as Waltz partners.
" Kids Chorus (8 - 10 Male/Female) Singers in all group numbers. Will be doubled for small featured roles.
" Singing Servers (4-6 Male/Female) Servers will deliver food to audience members, and will get the opportunity to sing a song (Group, duet, or solo) on stage during Intermission. Will double as Chorus or Featured Dancer. All types welcome.