What makes Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella – Original Broadway Cast Recording by Rodgers and Hammerstein notable?

This album is significant for reintroducing Cinderella to contemporary audiences, receiving acclaim for its updated score and production values. It achieved notable commercial success, debuting on the Billboard Cast Albums chart and winning the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, reflecting its resonance within both the musical theater community and broader cultural landscape. Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, released in 2013, marked the revival of a beloved musical originally created for television in 1957. This cast recording showcases a fresh interpretation by the original Broadway cast, bringing a modern sensibility to timeless themes. The album arrived at a time when Broadway was seeing a resurgence in classic adaptations and reinterpretations.

Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella – Original Broadway Cast Recording

Rodgers and Hammerstein · 2013

63 min · 26 tracks

A whimsical blend of lush orchestration and enchanting melodies that breathe new life into a classic fairy tale.

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In My Own Little Corner — This song encapsulates Cinderella's dreams and desires, showcasing her longing for escape through poignant lyrics and a haunting melody that resonates throughout the musical.
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Impossible — The track captures the transformative power of hope and imagination, underscoring the central theme of believing in oneself against all odds with an uplifting arrangement.
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Stepsister's Lament — Offering a comedic yet sympathetic perspective from Cinderella's stepsisters, this song adds depth to their characters while providing a catchy tune that stands out in the show.
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Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful — This duet highlights the tender romantic connection between Cinderella and her prince, beautifully expressing the theme of love’s enchantment through its melodic interplay.

Tracklist

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1 Overture 2:25
2 Prologue 1:24
3 Me, Who Am I? 2:24
4 In My Own Little Corner 3:17
5 The Prince Is Giving a Ball / Now Is the Time 6:34
6 In My Own Little Corner (reprise) 3:39
7 Impossible 2:21
8 Transformations 2:10
9 It's Possible 1:25
10 Ten Minutes Ago 2:52
11 Cinderella Waltz 2:24
12 Ten Minutes Ago (reprise) 1:40
13 Stepsister's Lament 2:40
14 The Pursuit 4:26
15 He Was Tall 1:30
16 When You're Driving Through the Moonlight 2:55
17 A Lovely Night 2:31
18 A Lovely Night (reprise) 0:49
19 Loneliness of Evening 1:53
20 Announcing the Banquet 1:26
21 There's Music in You 3:14
22 Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful 2:37
23 The Shoe Fits 1:32
24 The Proposal 1:07
25 The Wedding: There's Music in You 2:50
26 Exit Music: Cinderella March 1:18

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