Cinderella is the only rodgers and hammerstein musical written for television. Rodgers and hammersteins enchanting adaptation of the timeless fairytale, cinderella, was their only musical originally composed for television. The original broadway production opened in 20 and starred laura osnes, santino fontana, victoria clark and harriet harris. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jawdropping transformations and all the moments you lovethe pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball and.
A rodgers and hammerstein musical originally written for television, based on the fairy tale. See more ideas about cinderella, julie andrews and rodgers and hammerstein s cinderella. Cinderella warren is a sweet and pretty young woman who has been given a poor hand by fate. Tvversion of the classic fairy tale, set to a rodgers and hammerstein score.
The 1957 premiere had been broadcast before videotape was available, so only one performance could be shown. Rodgers and hammerstein the prince is giving a ball lyrics. Rodgers and hammersteins cinderella 1957 julie andrews, jon cypher, edie. Although mistreated by her cruel stepmother ilka chase and stepsisters portia kaye ballard and joy alice ghostley, cinderella dame julie andrews is able to attend the royal ball through the help of a fairy godmother edie adams. Rodgers and hammersteins cinderella is a musical written for television, but later played on. Ralph nelson writing credits in alphabetical order oscar hammerstein ii richard rodgers cast in credits order julie andrews. National catholic register there may be no dethroning the disney cartoon as the definitive musical retelling of the story of cinderella in the popular imagination.
Full broadway cast announced for cinderella, starring laura osnes. A 1965 remake, starring lesley ann warren and with a revised script plus a cut song from south pacific was rerun well into the 80s the wonderful world of disneys rewritten 1997 remake starred brandy, along with whitney houston as both the co. It was originally broadcast live on cbs on march 31, 1957 as a vehicle for. Watch cinderella online full hd free after the success of the live 1957 cinderella on cbs with julie andrews, the network decided to produce another television version. Cbs mounted a new production in 1965, with richard rodgers as executive producer and written by joseph schrank. Lesley ann warren plays the title role in this television production of the classic richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein iii musical. Left to the devices of her evil stepmother and three evil stepsisters, cinderella manages to rise above everything with the help of her fairy godmother to make all of her dreams come true. For the first time ever, julie andrewss performance in the title role of the original 1957 television production of rodgers and hammerstein s. Directed by ralph nelson, the production also stars edie adams as the fairy godmother. Although mistreated by her cruel stepmother and stepsisters, cinderella is able to attend the royal ball through the help of a fairy godmother.
For the first time ever, julie andrewss performance in the title role of the original 1957 television production of rodgers and hammerstein s cinderella is. Its recreation in 1965 starring lesley ann warren was no less successful in transporting a. They created a string of popular broadway musicals in the 1940s and 1950s, initiating what is considered the golden age of musical theatre. Rodgers and hammerstein cinderella the prince is giving a ball queen lionel take this down.
Cinderella rodgers and hammerstein theatre tv tropes. Apr 30, 2015 julie andrews endeared television audiences as the princess with the glass slipper in this musical retelling of cinderella 1957, courtesy of richard rodgers for the music and oscar hammerstein ii for the book and lyrics. On march 31, 1957, cbs televised a live musical adaptation of the fairy tale cinderella. Rodger and hammersteins cinderella watch free movies. For the first time ever, julie andrewss performance in the title role of the original 1957 television production of rodgers and hammerstein s cinderella is available to the public on home video. Heres the entire julie andrews version of cinderella the village. Julie andrews stars as cinderella in rodgers and hammerstein s version of the famous fairy tale, which originally aired on television in 1957 to a record audience. Rodgers and hammersteins cinderella 1957 julie andrews, jon. On march 31, 1957, composer richard rodgers and lyricist oscar hammerstein produced a live, madefortelevision version of cinderella, the classic ragstoriches story of a young woman oppressed by her wicked stepfamily. With julie andrews, ilka chase, edie adams, howard lindsay. In 1957, cbstv aired a magical version of the cinderella story, produced by the legendary musical production team of richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein ii.
It was originally written and performed live on tv in 1957, starring julie andrews. The special, broadcast on march 31, 1957, attracted more viewers than any other productions on television, with an estimated threequarters of the countrys. Gordon parks the life picture collectiongetty images. Hammersteins cinderella 1957 television production. The 1957 tv adaptation of cinderella, starring julie andrews. Julie andrews in cinderella 1957 julie andrews and jon cypher in. Rodgers and hammersteins cinderella dvd 1964 best buy. The only production of the richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein ii. Julie andrews poses in front of the camera on the set of cbs television presentation of cinderella, new york, new york, march 22, 1957. With ralph nelson as director, it premiered on cbs on march 31, 1957, and was seen by over 100 million people, or about 60% of the us population at. The only production of the richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein ii version telecast while hammerstein was still alive. Rodgers and hammerstein refers to the duo of composer richard rodgers 19021979 and lyricistdramatist oscar hammerstein ii 18951960, who together were an influential, innovative and successful american musical theatre writing team. Cinderella 1957 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Most people think of the disney cartoon feature film of the early 1950s, but there was also the glass slipper, a full length film that appeared in. Since then, rodgers and hammersteins cinderella has continued to. It boasted songs by legendary broadway songwriters rodgers and hammerstein, the latter of whom also wrote the script. Rent cinderella 1957 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Rodgers and hammerstein s musical adaptation of the fairytale. It was originally broadcast live on cbs on march 31, 1957 as a vehicle for julie andrews, who played the title role. Julie andrews starred in the title role, along with such actors as jon cypher as prince christopher, edie adams as the fairy godmother, ilka chase as the stepmother, and howard lindsay and. Known for such hits as the king and i, the sound of music, carousel, south pacific, state fair and oklahoma.
Rodger and hammersteins cind erella 1965 1 hr 18 min. Since its television debut in 1957, starring julie andrews, a definitive broadway production of richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein iis beloved musical cinderella has eluded fans, leaving. Outstanding actress in a television movie, miniseries or dramatic special. Rodgers and hammerstein s cinderella is a musical written for television, with music by richard rodgers and a book and lyrics by oscar hammerstein ii. The tape shows a complete rehearsal without breaks. Cinderella rodgers and hammerstein musical wikipedia. Rodgers and hammerstein s cinderella is a musical written for television, but later played on stage, with music by richard rodgers and a book and lyrics by oscar hammerstein ii. He died in 1960, five years before the second television production of the musical was telecast, and thirtysix years before the third one was shown. Cinderella comes to life in this 50th anniversary edition of the most beloved fairy tale of all time. When the television program, starring julie andrews as cinderella, first aired in 1957, it was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium at that time. Alvin and the chipmunks 3 full movie english alvin movies for kid 2017 duration. Please choose the appropriate concord theatricals site for your country. The typically lovely music and affecting lyrics softened some of the harder aspects of the fairy tale, and julie andrews then a new broadway star appearing.
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