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geenerbell · 11-22-2012, 08:50 AM

I couldn't believe my eyes. The debut of Cinderella on Broadway during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. She's a brunette! What?

Mousemommy1 · 11-22-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by geenerbell

I couldn't believe my eyes. The debut of Cinderella on Broadway during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. She's a brunette! What?

It is based on the Rodgers & Hammerstein Cinderella circa 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren (a brunette) as Cinderella.

I grew up being exposed to a lot of Broadway musicals and this is a great version of the Cinderella story. This past summer, my girls saw that version too and LOVED it and loved seeing it in the parade today.

Robo · 11-22-2012, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mousemommy1

It is based on the Rodgers & Hammerstein Cinderella circa 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren (a brunette) as Cinderella.

You are correct about the Leslie Ann Warren version,
but the Rodgers & Hammerstein "Cinderella" was actually first written
especially for Julie Andrews in a TV presentation in 1957.

At that time, it became the single most-watched TV show in history!

(It's interesting to note that both Julie Andrews and Lesley Ann Warren also have a major connection to Disney musical films.)

Julie Andrews was presented at a darker-haired Cinderella, as well.

yooperfan · 11-22-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mousemommy1

It is based on the Rodgers & Hammerstein Cinderella circa 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren (a brunette) as Cinderella.

I grew up being exposed to a lot of Broadway musicals and this is a great version of the Cinderella story. This past summer, my girls saw that version too and LOVED it and loved seeing it in the parade today.

I LOVE that movie. It was on at Thanksgiving time every year when I was a kid.

geenerbell · 11-22-2012, 10:17 AM

My Cinderella is Walt's Cinderella! To each their own.

Mom_Rides · 11-22-2012, 10:18 AM

That explains it! We were watching and thought what the sam heck is with the brunette?

acebatonfan · 11-22-2012, 11:16 AM

Don't kill me for this, but I originally thought the Fairy Godmother was one of the ugly stepsisters... especially with that hideous dress.

But I do admit it's nice seeing something different.

mom2rtk · 11-22-2012, 11:28 AM

We saw a traveling company of the Rogers and Hammerstein Cinderella last year with a brunette Cinderella. It did take some getting used to. But I grew up with the Leslie Ann Warren version so got over it quickly. I used to think the blonde Disney version was an imposter!

Tinkerbell1013 · 11-22-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by acebatonfan

Don't kill me for this, but I originally thought the Fairy Godmother was one of the ugly stepsisters... especially with that hideous dress.

But I do admit it's nice seeing something different.

We thought it was an ugly step-sister, too! Oops!

siskaren · 11-22-2012, 11:31 AM

And just to make things more confusing, Disney produced a TV version of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella starring Brandy.

luvallprincesses · 11-22-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by siskaren

And just to make things more confusing, Disney produced a TV version of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella starring Brandy.

And Whitney Houston as the fairy godmother! DD11 has always loved that version and was thrilled to hear that song this morning!

geenerbell · 11-22-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by acebatonfan

Don't kill me for this, but I originally thought the Fairy Godmother was one of the ugly stepsisters... especially with that hideous dress.

But I do admit it's nice seeing something different.

Ditto! Oh well!

DisneyCowgirl · 11-22-2012, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by acebatonfan

Don't kill me for this, but I originally thought the Fairy Godmother was one of the ugly stepsisters... especially with that hideous dress.

But I do admit it's nice seeing something different.

Oh my! I was watching from the kitchen and I also thought that was a stepsister!

monorailmom · 11-22-2012, 06:08 PM

I actually liked the Fairy Godmother's dress! Yes, it was definitely different, but that's what makes it interesting!

And we do still love the Brandy version of Cinderella...

snykymom · 11-22-2012, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Robo

You are correct about the Leslie Ann Warren version,
but the Rodgers & Hammerstein "Cinderella" was actually first written
especially for Julie Andrews in a TV presentation in 1957.

At that time, it became the single most-watched TV show in history!

(It's interesting to note that both Julie Andrews and Lesley Ann Warren also have a major connection to Disney musical films.)

Julie Andrews was presented at a darker-haired Cinderella, as well.

It also has the distinction of being the first musical comedy written specifically for television, rather than being an adaptation of a play or movie.

ETA: Julie's Prince was played by Jon Cypher, later of Hill Street Blues fame.

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mom2rtk DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 19,845	We saw a traveling company of the Rogers and Hammerstein Cinderella last year with a brunette Cinderella. It did take some getting used to. But I grew up with the Leslie Ann Warren version so got over it quickly. I used to think the blonde Disney version was an imposter! __________________ Magic In The Kingdom 2012 Princess Palooza 2011! December 2010: Don't Read This TRIP REPORT If You're A Princess Hater! June 2010: 3000 miles, 3 kids, and too many photos to count! Mom2RTK's FLICKR Photostream

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