Rodgers & Hammerstein's musical retelling of the classic fairy tale. is a teenage girl forced to do all of the menial tasks in the home she shares with her coldhearted stepmother and homely stepsisters. One day when home alone, shares a cup of water with a thirsty and handsome traveler, not realizing until he continues on his journey that he is the crown prince of the kingdom. Shortly thereafter, the king and queen invite every young maiden in the kingdom to a royal ball so that the crown prince can find a girl to marry. 's stepmother and stepsisters go to the ball, leaving behind to wish about how her life could be. While she is daydreaming, she is visited by her fairy godmother, who makes it possible for her wishes to come true.

Starring:

Alice Mock, Barbara Ruick, Bill Lee, Celeste Holm, Francesca Bellini, Ginger Rogers, Jackie Ward, Jo Van Fleet, Joe E Marks, Lesley Ann Warren, Pat Carroll, Robert Courtleigh, Stuart Damon, Walter Pidgeon

Genre:

Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance