SEATTLE - There's several ways a story can be told. And the Rodgers and Hammerstein version of Cinderella is a singing and dancing example of that. Originally written for a TV special back in 1957, it was adapted to the Broadway stage in 2013 where it was nominated for 9 tony awards.
"I think that's what makes our version so great is that we have updated the fairy tale. We have brought it into the 21st century. They've updated it so there are things that people are dealing with that are very timely," said Beth Glover, one of the cast members in Cinderella.
Glover play's Madame in the show. But you may know her by a more familiar name.
"Well I play the wicked step mother. And I am wicked in the traditional sense of being wicked. I feel like I'm a woman who's hungry for power and I see Cinderella, she's in my way," said Glover.
Though she swears she's nothing like her character personally, she does relish performing the persona on stage.
Glover gushed,"I like it. I'm not supposed to be mean in real life so I'm suddenly getting a license to yell and slam doors. That's pretty great."
But despite the negative obstacles Cinderella faces, Glover says the message the musical tries to convey is a positive one.
"Cinderella is empowered she's deciding who she is, what she wants. And so the fairy god mother is providing that traditional magic you know giving her the dress, the shoes. But she tells her it's up to you, when you get there, what you do with all of this." Glover said.
So while this version may be a bit different from what you remember, this Cinderella story should fit fans just right.
Glover said, "You're coming for the fairy tale. You're going to get it. You're going to get more. and you're going to leave feeling really, really great."
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella in playing down at the Paramount Theater till March 1.
