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Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA is Coming to PPAC!

Enter to WIN a Pair of Tickets!

August 14, 2014
CINDERELLA runs October 10 – 18, 2014 at the Providence Performing Arts Center and is part of PPAC’s Taco/White Family Foundation Broadway Series.

Enter to WIN a Pair of Tickets for the Tuesday Performance!

The nine-day run marks the launch of the musical’s First National Tour, which features Broadway’s current reigning princess Paige Faure in the title role and a member of the original Broadway company Andy Jones as Prince Topher.

With its fresh new take on the beloved tale of a young woman who is transformed from a chambermaid into a princess, this hilarious and romantic Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA combines the story's classic elements – glass slippers, pumpkin, and a beautiful ball along with some surprising twists. More than just a pretty face with the right shoe size, this Cinderella is a contemporary figure living in a fairytale setting. She is a spirited young woman with savvy and soul who doesn't let her rags or her gowns trip her up in her quest for kindness, compassion, and forgiveness. She not only fights for her own dreams, but forces the prince to open his eyes to the world around him and realize his dreams too.

Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA has music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, a new book by Douglas Carter Beane and original book by Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Music adaptation, supervision and arrangements are by David Chase and orchestrations are by Danny Troob.

One of Rodgers + Hammerstein's most popular titles, Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA was written for television -- debuting in 1957 starring Julie Andrews. In 2013, the show made its long-overdue Broadway debut. Along with CINDERELLA, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's legendary musicals include OKLAHOMA!, Carousel, The King and I, South Pacific and The Sound of Music.

Mr. Beane's book for Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA blends masterfully with the musical's cherished score with songs including "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible/It's Possible," "Ten Minutes Ago" and "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?"

The creative team includes scenic design by Tony® Award nominee Anna Louizos, costume design by six-time Tony® Award-winner William Ivey Long, lighting design by Tony® Award-winner Kenneth Posner and sound design by Tony® Award nominee Nevin Steinberg.

The CINDERELLA tour is produced by Robyn Goodman, Jill Furman, Stephen Kocis, Edward Walson, Venetian Glass Productions, The Araca Group, Caiola Productions, Roy Furman, Peter May, Sanford Robertson, Eric Schmidt, James Spry, and Blanket Fort Productions.

The performance schedule in Providence for Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA is:
Friday, October 10 at 7:30PM
Saturday, October 11 at 2PM
Sunday, October 12 at 7:30PM
Tuesday, October 14 at 7:30PM
Wednesday, October 15 at 7PM (Family Night at CINDERELLA*)
Thursday, October 16 at 7:30PM
Friday, October 17 at 7:30PM
Saturday, October 18 at 2PM

*Family Night performance on Wednesday, October 15 at 7PM; for this performance, a patron can buy one full-priced ticket and receive a child’s (aged 18 and younger) ticket of equal value for FREE. 

Tickets are $77 - $50; all ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject to change without notice. Tickets will be available at the PPAC Box Office (220 Weybosset Street), by visiting www.ppacri.org or by calling (401) 421-ARTS (2787).  Group orders of 20 or more may be placed by calling (401) 574-3162. Summer Box Office Hours (May 27 – September 1) are Monday through Thursday, 10A to 3P; the Box Office opens two hours prior to curtain time on performance dates.

For more information please visit www.CinderellaMusicalOnTour.com or www.ppacri.org. Follow Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA on Facebook: Facebook.com/CinderellaTheMusical and Twitter: @CinderellaBway. Follow the Providence Performing Arts Center on Facebook: Facebook.com/ProvPacRI and Twitter: @ProvPacRI.

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You can get a total of TWO entries in this giveaway! The only mandatory entry is the first one. The facebook post is extra and gives you a better chance of winning. This giveaway will close on Wednesday, August 20th at 9pm and the winner will be announced in the next newsletter (8/21).

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