End of the ball: 'Cinderella' to close on Broadway January 2015
theGRIO REPORT -- After a two year run, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella on Broadway will come to a close in January 2015.
After a two-year run, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella on Broadway will come to a close in January 2015.
The show’s last performance will be on January 3 and by that time will have had a total of 41 previews and 770 regular performances.
Over the two years, the show has earned nine Tony Award nominations in different categories yet has only taken home one for best costume.
This Cinderella production is a witty and sly version of the traditional Cinderella tale; its revamp was courtesy of Douglas Carter Beane.
Prior to closing, audiences will see a change in the cast as The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s NeNe Leakes will replace TV star Sherri Sheperd for the role of the evil stepmother.
Leakes will start November 25 and continue until the final show January 3.
Cinderella will also be portrayed by a newcomer — Keke Palmer. Prior to Palmer, the sparkly slippers were first worn by Laura Osnes, then handed on to Carly Ray Jepsen and Paige Faure.
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