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| Michelle Chin photo by Tim Trumble |
Click here for more information on this production that runs through December 30th.
"Gail Carson Levine's 1997 young adult novel "Ella Enchanted" put a somewhat modern twist on the classic fairy tale of Cinderella. While the 2004 film added several new characters and meandering subplots, the recent musical adaptation sticks close to the plot of the book and eliminates some of the supporting characters, which makes for a fast and fun 80-minute musical adventure. Childsplay presents the Phoenix premiere of the 2016 musical with a cast of some of the best Valley musical theatre performers, including many Childsplay regulars, and a bevy of gorgeous creative elements....a smart, funny and modern updating of the classic Cinderella story that loses none of the charm of the original while adding in some important pointers on the value of friendship, common sense, and the need to find your "voice." Childsplay's production features a superb cast and excellent creative aspects, making for a fun, family-friendly musical with a valuable message." -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway (click here to read the complete review)
"...Directed by the company’s Artistic Director Dwayne Hartford, with a running time of a brisk 75 minutes without intermission, Ella Enchanted zips along without a moment’s lull, performed by a small cast that convinces you you’re seeing more than there really are. Like the well-chosen gift found under the tree that you never knew you wanted but are thrilled to receive, Childsplay just made the season that little bit brighter...." -David Appleford, Valley Screen and Stage (click here to read the complete review)
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