Tale of Cinderella

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Summary: A great introduction to the Broadway experience for kids
Review: From the opening scene, this video draws the viewer into the live theatrical setting where this delightful new adaptation of the classic tale unfolds. The New York State Theatre Institute production is first rate and translates very nicely to the small screen, thanks to the ingenuity of directors Patricia Di Benedetto Snyder and Tom Gliserman. The cast is spectacular, especially Christianne Tisdale's spunky Cinderella Angelina, who doesn't need to be rescued by the Prince--they are captivated by each other and fall in love. There's also a charming subplot: A love story between the Prince's Godpapa and Cinderella's Godmama, who wields a magic wooden spoon instead of a magic wand. Set in Venice, Italy, this very entertaining show is rich with Italiante spice and flair. There's a very satisfying score of new songs by George David Weiss (he wrote "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" and a slew of other standards) and young composer Will Severin. Nothing cheap or tawdry about this video for the kids--quality stuff from a great theatre for families in upstate New York. Hooray! Bring it to Broadway!

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Summary: I LOVED IT
Review: I loved this movie.I bought two Thursdays ago and got last Tuesday.I wish they wrote a script for it like they did for Buffy The Vampire Slayer.I love the way Christianne Tisdale played Cinderella.I loved all the songs,but my favorite one was "SOME SWEET DAY".I would recomend it to all kids and adults.You'll love the movie.

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Summary: I LOVED IT
Review: In a show that focuses on the stars and their influence, Christianne Tisdale turns this Cinderella into a star-making role. She shines, glitters and shoots straight for your heart. Rarely have I seen acting and singing (I think she spans four octaves)melded into such a seamless, accessable performance. I just found her website. Special kudos to Sean Sullivan as the most charming of Princess Charmings and John Romeo as his even more charming Godfather. A must-see for all generations.

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Summary: Star Turn
Review: In a show that focuses on the stars and their influence, Christianne Tisdale turns this Cinderella into a star-making role. She shines, glitters and shoots straight for your heart. Rarely have I seen acting and singing (I think she spans four octaves)melded into such a seamless, accessable performance. I just found her website. Special kudos to Sean Sullivan as the most charming of Princess Charmings and John Romeo as his even more charming Godfather. A must-see for all generations.

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Summary: Our daughter is in love with this play!
Review: Our six year old daughter rented this movie and loves it. She has always been fascinated with Cinderella. We are to return the movie today and she is insisting it is hers. Our daughter is autistic and for her to have this much interest in a play amazes me. I catch her singing the songs. Maybe we have an actress to be on our hands? So, for us this is a great movie because it is so well done and it has inspired our daughter.

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Summary: Our daughter is in love with this play!
Review: Our six year old daughter rented this movie and loves it. She has always been fascinated with Cinderella. We are to return the movie today and she is insisting it is hers. Our daughter is autistic and for her to have this much interest in a play amazes me. I catch her singing the songs. Maybe we have an actress to be on our hands? So, for us this is a great movie because it is so well done and it has inspired our daughter.

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Summary: Great Performance
Review: Simply BELLISSIMO. I enjoyed this movie from the first scene to the last. It is the first in my list of CINDERELLA movies. Bravo to all the actors and directors, no one excluded. However, the Godmama was superb!

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Summary: Wonderful interpretation of the tale
Review: This is truly a remarkable video! The author, William Frankonis, has taken the classic Cinderella tale and improved it 100-fold. The best re-telling of the tale I've seen, rich in culture and whimsy, with a Cinderella who has a backbone and will of her own. He is an imaginative and bold story teller and has created a wonderful new fairy tale for families to enjoy together. Bene!