Cinderella (Rodgers and Hammerstein musical)

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"Cinderella" is a musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. It is based on the fairy tale "Cendrillon" by Charles Perrault. The show originally premiered as a television production in 1957 and was later adapted for the stage.

The musical tells the story of Cinderella, a young woman who is mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. Despite their cruelty, Cinderella remains kind and optimistic, and her fairy godmother ultimately helps her attend the prince's ball. At the ball, Cinderella enchants the prince, but she must leave before midnight or risk being discovered.

The prince searches for Cinderella, and with the help of the grand duke, he eventually finds her. They fall in love and plan to marry, but Cinderella's stepmother tries to interfere. However, with the help of her fairy godmother and animal friends, Cinderella is able to prove her identity and live happily ever after with the prince.

The musical includes classic Rodgers and Hammerstein songs such as "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible/It's Possible," "Ten Minutes Ago," and "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?" It has been adapted for various productions around the world and has become a beloved classic of musical theater.