Cinderella's Castle (musical)

Cinderella's Castle is a comedy stage musical with music and lyrics by Jeff Blim and a book by Matt and Nick Lang.[1] It is the fourteenth staged show produced by StarKid Productions. The musical is a dark adaptation of the traditional fairy tale Cinderella set to "80s-esque synth pop".[2]

Cinderella's Castle
Bryce Charles in a promotional image for the musical
MusicJeff Blim
LyricsJeff Blim
BookNick Lang
Matt Lang
PremiereJuly 18, 2024: El Portal Theater, Los Angeles

The show is due to run from July 18, 2024, to July 27, 2024, at the El Portal Theatre.[3] The production also uses six puppets created by Nick Lang.[2]

Production

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The premiere production of Cinderella's Castle was funded on Kickstarter; during their 28-day campaign, the project raised $529,230, more than double its original goal. This made the show StarKid's highest-funded show yet.[2]

As of July 8, 2024, the show's original run was fully sold out.[2]

Cast

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Character Los Angeles (2024)[1]
Ella Ashmore Bryce Charles
Putrice Mariah Rose Faith Casillas
The Stepmother Angela Giarratana
Rancilda Lauren Lopez
Sir Hop-A-Lot Jon Matteson
Tadius Curt Mega
Crumb Joey Richter
The Prince James Tolbert
The Fairy Queen of Sweet Dreams Kim Whalen
The Narrator Jeff Blim

References

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  1. ^ a b "Cinderellas Castle". StarKid Productions. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  2. ^ a b c d Heckscher, Melissa. "Preview: CINDERELLA'S CASTLE at the El Portal Theater". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
  3. ^ "The El Portal Theatre". elportaltheatre.com. Retrieved 2024-07-08.