The Slipper and the Rose (musical)

The Slipper and the Rose – The Story of Cinderella is a musical composed and with lyrics by Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman and a book by Bryan Forbes, Robert B. Sherman and Richard M. Sherman. It is based on the classic Charles Perrault version of the fairy tale Cinderella. Originally made as a musical film in 1976, it was adapted for the stage in 1984 by Philip Burley.David Spicer Productions, Australia. Retrieved 6 June 2011

Plot

Cinderella has been forced into servitude by her stepmother, who wishes to elevate her own two daughters in society. Prince Edward of Euphrania unsuccessfully searches for a bride. He holds a bride-finding ball, where he falls in love with Cinderella, whose wish to attend the ball is fulfilled magnificently by her magical fairy godmother. Cinderella flees the ball before the magic expires at midnight, leaving behind a slipper. Later, Prince Edward finds her by fitting the slipper to all the young women in the kingdom. They marry.

Characters

Cinderella Prince Edward the Stepmother the King the Queen the Dowager Queen

the Fairy Godmother the Lord High Chamberlain John, the Prince Edward's valet and friend the Duke of Montague, cousin to the Prince Isobella, Stepsister Palatine, Stepsister

Synopsis of Scenes

Act I Prologue - Graveyard/Palace stable yard Scene 1 - Interior of Cinderella's House Scene 2 - Interior of Palace Scene 3 - Graveyard Scene 4 - Cinderella's Kitchen Scene 5(a) - Field Scene 5 - Interior of Palace Scene 6 - Hallway of Cinderella's House Scene 7(a) - A Bedroom at the Palace (insert) Scene 7(b) - Interior of Dress Shop (insert) Scene 8 - Cinderella's Kitchen Scene 8(b) - Fairy Godmother's Hideaway (insert)

Act II Scene 1 - Interior of Palace Scene 1(b) - Field Scene 2 - Hallway of Cinderella's House Scene 3 - Interior of Palace Scene 3(a) - Street Scene 4 - Interior of palace Scene 5 - Field Scene 5(a) - A Bedroom at the Palace (insert) Scene 6 - Interior of Palace Scene 7 - Faraway Scene 8 - The Cathedral

Songs

Overture "Why Can't I Be Two People?" "What Has Love Got to Do With Getting Married?" "Once I Was Loved" "What a Comforting Thing to Know" "Protocoligorically Correct" "Bride-Finding Ball" "Suddenly It Happens" "The Slipper and the Rose Waltz Theme" (an instrumental version of "He Danced With Me")

"Secret Kingdom" "He Danced With Me/She Danced With Me" "Position and Positioning" "Tell Him Anything (But Not That I Love Him)" "I Can't Forget the Melody" "Secret Kingdom (Reprise)"

Productions

United Kingdom Epsom Light Opera Company staged the premiere of the musical from 10 to 14 October 2000 at Epsom Playhouse, directed by Philip Burley."The Slipper and the Rose", Epsom Light Opera Company, 2000, accessed 7 July 2020 Later UK productions have included stagings in 2001 by the Bilston Operatic Company in Wolverhampton,"Past Productions", BilstonOperaticCompany.org, accessed 25 July 2019 in May 2008 at the Minack Theatre in Cornwall,"Past Productions" , The Minack Theatre. Retrieved 25 July 2019 in April 2011 at the York Theatre Royal,Wilkes, Jonathon. "Review: The Slipper And The Rose, York Musical Theatre Company, York Theatre Royal, until April 16", York Press, 14 April 2011"The Slipper and the Rose York Musical Theatre Company, 2011", sardinesmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 25 July 2019 and in November 2013 by BOST Musicals at the Liverpool Empire Theatre.The Slipper and the Rose, BOST Musicals. Retrieved 25 July 2019

North America United States The musical was given its US premiere in February 2005 at the Hale Center Theatre in West Valley City, Utah."Slipper and Rose is enchanting", Deseret News, 17 February 2005 A production ran in November to December 2008 at the Tacoma Musical Playhouse in Tacoma, Washington."Mainstage Show History, 200802009", tmp.org. Retrieved 25 July 2019"The Slipper and the Rose Seattle", theatermania.com. Retrieved 25 July 2019

Canada The Slipper and the Rose was staged in 2011 by Productions Coracole at the Beaubois Theatre in Montreal, Quebec."Family Musical Daisy and the Wonder Weeds Debuts at Productions Coracole Today", BroadwayWorld.com, 19 April 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2019

The Slipper and the Rose (musical)

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