Cinderella at Bank of America Performing Arts Center

Stage and Cinema - Recommended

"...After an overture (orchestra conducted by Musical Director Anthony Lucca), the curtain rose revealing a forest scene reminiscent of Into the Woods and Wicked, the presentable scenic rental provided by Front Row Theatrical. Ella, sweetly and intelligently played by Camryn Hamm, enters singing the "Prologue" with the chorus. Next enters the orphaned Prince Topher (Tyler Matthew Burk) - a rewrite from the new book by Douglas Carter Beane - with his soldiers, his Lord Chancellor Sebastian (Kevin Bailey), and Lord Pinkleton (the vocally gifted Landen Starkman)."

Its Not About Me - Highly Recommended

"...All in all, though, I highly recommend that all Southern California musical theatre lovers see this Cinderella this week-end, before it closes. Just go with the flow, acknowledge that it's a newer, more modern, different take on the story, and enjoy the music, pageantry, and talent. And remember that this will be the very first Cinderella for some little girls in the audience at the Kavli, (many of whom come adorably dressed-up for the show, which I had to hold my own self back from doing on Opening Night!,) and perhaps view it through their eyes a bit. You will definitely have A Lovely Night. (Or afternoon.)"