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| Chelsea Udoye and Cast Photo by Alexxis Grant, Timeless Present Photos |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"Originally written for television in 1957 and starring Julie Andrews in its debut production, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella has seen several adaptations over the years, including TV versions that featured Lesley Ann Warren and Brandy in the title role and a production at New York City Opera. The Broadway production, which premiered in 2013, offers a vibrant, contemporary, and thoroughly engaging take on the timeless fairy tale, one that honors the original while incorporating modern updates with deeper character development. With a talented cast, rich and colorful creative aspects, and sure-footed direction, Arizona Broadway Theatre presents a solid production of this beloved musical." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"It’s a story line that, on one level, will appeal to children seeking enchantment and, on another, to adults attuned to the undercurrents of social commentary. It’s a tightrope act that Arizona Broadway Theatre, under Nick Dalton’s direction, navigates with remarkable balance....Udoye’s portrayal of Ella blends warmth with quiet resolve and moral clarity. Her performance makes it clear that this Cinderella wins love not by luck, but by conviction. Topher (Christopher Arellano), the prince, is equally compelling—no longer a flat archetype but a young ruler-in-training, awakened to the realities of his kingdom by Ella’s courage."
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