Cinderella

Cinderella
Boulder Dinner Theater
Boulder, CO 
May 19 -September 1, 2012

The Boulder Dinner Theater has been around for a long time. Not only is that an impressive feat for a dinner theater, but their ability to draw new audiences in that time is to be commended.

Performing a classic like Cinderella is a great choice to bring a new generation into their theater. It was also charming that they offered a tea party with Cinderella on several dates prior to the show.

The casting of this production was brilliant. The stepsisters were played by male actors. They were appropriately obnoxious and had a great chemistry together. And their Cinderella was played by an actress who has a significant difficulty walking. While the script never addresses it, the staging makes this unnecessary. And it only emphasizes the cruelty of her step family.

The sets are delightful, including an actual carriage for Cinderella to ride in. The costumes are just what you would expect.

The real stand out is the Rodgers and Hammerstein music. And the cast performs them beautifully. It's a testament to the timelessness of the show.