Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

The wonderful story of Cinderella is coming to the National Theatre this month! Get your tickets.. http://thenationaldc.org/

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA, the 2013 Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music, will play the National Theatre for a limited engagement from November 18-29.

With its fresh new take on the beloved tale of a young woman who is transformed from a chambermaid into a princess, this hilarious and romantic Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA combines the story’s classic elements – glass slippers, pumpkin, and a beautiful ball along with some surprising twists. More than just a pretty face with the right shoe size, this Cinderella is a contemporary figure living in a fairytale setting. She is a spirited young woman with savvy and soul who doesn’t let her rags or her gowns trip her up in her quest for kindness, compassion and forgiveness. She longs to escape the drudgery of her work at home and instead work to make the world a better place. She not only fights for her own dreams, but forces the prince to open his eyes to the world around him and realize his dreams too.

CINDERELLA has music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, a new book by Douglas Carter Beane and original book by Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Music adaptation, supervision and arrangements are by David Chase and orchestrations are by Danny Troob.

One of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most popular titles, CINDERELLA was written for television — debuting in 1957 starring Julie Andrews. In 2013, the show made its long-overdue Broadway debut. Along with CINDERELLA, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s legendary musicals include OKLAHOMA!, Carousel, The King and I, South Pacific and The Sound of Music.

Mr. Beane’s book for CINDERELLA blends masterfully with the musical’s cherished score with songs including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible,” “Ten Minutes Ago” and “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?”

The creative team includes scenic design by Tony® Award nominee Anna Louizos, costume design by six-time Tony® Award-winner William Ivey Long, lighting design by Tony® Award-winner Kenneth Posner and sound design by Tony® Award nominee Nevin Steinberg.

The CINDERELLA tour is produced by Robyn Goodman, Jill Furman, Stephen Kocis, Edward Walson, Venetian Glass Productions, The Araca Group, Caiola Productions, Roy Furman, Peter May, Sanford Robertson, Eric Schmidt, James Spry and Blanket Fort Productions.

For more information please visit www.CinderellaOnBroadway.com

3 “Must Do’s” for DC

1. See Honest Abe’s top hat and the Greensboro lunch counter at the National Museum of American History 

2. Take part in a guided tour of the U.S. Capitol Building

3. Dine in the trendy up-and-coming Atlas District, then take in a theater performance.



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See the Book of Mormon at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC

Hailed as one of the most successful Broadway musicals of all time, The Book of Mormon is bound to be a big hit when it comes to The Kennedy Center in Washington DC this year. A winner of nine Tony Awards, this musical comedy is so side splittingly funny it’ll have you laughing right out of your seats. Created from South Park masterminds Trey Parker and Matt Stone, along with Oscar-winning compose Bobby Lopez (of Frozen and Avenue Q fame), this show is one you won’t be able to stop talking about. For those unfamiliar with the story, The Book of Mormon follows an unlikely missionary duo who are sent around the globe to spread the word of God. This international sensation is beloved for its comedy, music and characters – and now is your chance to see what everyone is talking about. From June 16 until August 16, The Book of Mormon will be performing evening shows (7:30pm) from Tuesday-Sunday, and weekend matinees at 1:30pm. The two and a half hour show features one intermission, and ticket prices range from $43 to $250. With tickets on sale now, you don’t want to miss your chance to see one of Broadway’s most successful shows before it leaves Washington DC. Now is your chance to catch great seats to this show and join the conversation. From the stages of Broadway and London to its touring show, The Book of Mormon is one of the most fantastical pieces of musical comedy of the century – become part of the legend when it rolls through Washington DC this season, and enjoy theatre in Washington DC today.