The production team also includes Zachary Thomas, music director, Julie Lane choreographer, and Debra Searls, costumer. [119] Bill Carter of The New York Times predicted that the success of the broadcast "will mean more musicals for television, probably as early as" 1998. In the years after Cinderella, Natalie appeared in shows like For Your Love, ER, Eve, and more. From 2006 to 2008, the Oscar winner hosted the radio show Wake Up with Whoopi. [49] Most of the film's cast – Brandy, Houston, Cox, Garber, Desselle and Montalban – was present; Goldberg and Alexander were unable to attend. [37] Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella premiered on October 13, 1997 at Mann's Chinese Theatre,[74] which Houston attended with her husband and daughter. Found inside – Page 138The third television adaptation was shown by ABC on November 2, 1997; the teleplay was by Robert L. Freedman, and the cast included Brandy (Cinderella), ... [89] Essence's Deena Campbell credited the singer with "inspiring other young girls to be Black Cinderellas". He went on to star in other major movies like Legally Blonde, Argo, Milk, and Happiest Season. Brandy’s ‘Cinderella,’ With Fairy Godmother Whitney Houston, Coming to Disney Plus Angelique Jackson 2/4/2021 3 officers resign: Lawsuit says arrest injured 73-year-old woman As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, this romantic fairy tale still warms the hearts of children and adults alike. This Enchanted Edition is inspired by the 1997 teleplay. [142] Media criticism professor Venise Berry found Brandy's casting and performance to be a "wonderful opportunity to reflect the true diversity in our society", writing, "I think that Brandy will help African-American females see there are other possibilities that their lives can blossom into something good, and you don't have to be white for that to happen," in turn making the classic story more accessible "to little black [sic] girls" who had believed that ascending into a life of privilege was only possible for white people. With his parents' blessing, Christopher declares that he will marry whomever fits the slipper, even if it means trying it on every maiden in the kingdom. Filming 'Cinderella' Was a Ball. Cinderella - 01 - Impossible - It's Possible Rodgers \u0026 Hammerstein's Cinderella Disney VHS Commercial (1998) Whitney Houston, Brandy Script For The TV movie featured Brandy, Houston, Bernadette Peters, Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Alexander, Victor Garber, and more, which also meant it cost a pretty penny to produce. It was his television debut. Found inside – Page 511965 Television Cast: Cinderella . ... Cinderella [2 November 1997, Walt Disney Television, 88 minutes] Teleplay by Robert L. Freedman, score by Rodgers and ... "[122] However, the Los Angeles Times' Brian Lowry observed that few of the series' subsequent projects achieved the ratings that Cinderella had, with viewership for later programming being rather inconsistent. [73] One of ABC's promotional advertisements for Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella featured a black-and-white scene from the original 1957 broadcast in which Andrews sings "In My Own Little Corner", which transitions into Brandy singing her more contemporary rendition of the same song, its "funkier orchestration" sounding particularly noticeable opposite Andrews' original. Cinderella is written as a powerful heroine. In addition to starring in the film, Whitney also co-produced it. [99] Despite calling the supporting cast "unusually strong", the critic felt Brandy and Houston acted too much like their own selves for their performances to be considered truly compelling. [66], The film's costumes were designed by Ellen Mirojnick, who aspired towards making them "both funny and stylish" in appearance. Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (also known as simply Cinderella)[1] is a 1997 American musical fantasy television film produced by Walt Disney Television, directed by Robert Iscove and written by Robert L. Freedman. He also portrayed Kung Lao in Mortal Kombat: Conquest Champion. Over the years, Whitney struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. The Cinderella movie with Brandy and Whitney Houston has a superb cast. [127][128], Despite its initial reception, Cinderella has become widely revered as one of the best film adaptations of the fairy tale. [9], In his book The Cambridge Companion to the Musical, author Nicholas Everett identified Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella among important television musicals that "renewed interest in the genre" during the 1990s,[54] with Playbill recognizing it as "the resurgence of televised movie musicals". The film was produced by Houston, Craig Zadan, Neil Meron, and Debra Martin Chase. [33] The fact that Cinderella is traditionally depicted as white did not discourage Brandy from pursuing the role. The Importance of Brandy’s ‘Cinderella’ and Why You Should Introduce the Film to Your Kids. On Thursday, February 11th at 11AM ET, the cast of Cinderella will be reuniting with Entertainment Weekly to discuss the making of the film. [37] Meron maintains that these adjustments helped the composition resemble a "Rodgers and Hammerstein song that sounds like a new Whitney Houston record". Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, and more. Cinderella is a 2015 Disney film based on the animated classic. It is directed by Kenneth Branagh, and its cast includes Lily James as Ella / "Cinderella", Cate Blanchett as Lady Tremaine / "The Wicked Stepmother", Richard Madden as Kit / "Prince Charming", Helena Bonham-Carter as the Fairy Godmother,... [45] A public screening of the film was hosted at the Sony Lincoln Square Theatre in New York on October 27, 1997. "[16] Kelsie Gibson of PopSugar wrote that the film is superior to Disney's other princess-themed offerings from the 1990s. Since her time playing Queen Constantina, Whoopi has been one of the co-hosts of The View, where she won a Daytime Emmy award. I love the fact that millions of children are going to hear her sing 'I can be whatever I want to be.' But she should stay true to herself. She was 48 years old. [20][56] Additionally, samples of "Impossible" and the wedding march were interpolated into its melody. In 2014, actress Keke Palmer was cast as Cinderella on Broadway, becoming the first Black actress to play the role on Broadway. [81] At the 50th Primetime Emmy Awards in 1998, the film was also nominated for Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program, Outstanding Choreography, Outstanding Costume Design for a Variety or Music Program, Outstanding Directing for a Variety or Music Program, Outstanding Hairstyling for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special, and Outstanding Music Direction, ultimately winning one for Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program, which was awarded to Julie Kaye Fanton, Edward L. Rubin and Randy Ser. The musical featured critically acclaimed singer and actress She came in fourth place. [11][126] Additionally, Montalban has reprised his role as the prince in both regional and touring productions of Cinderella, some of which have been directly based on or inspired by the 1997 film. "[68] Crediting the film with establishing both Brandy and Houston as "icons", the writer concluded that Cinderella teaches "about the limitless nature of storytelling. [37] Meanwhile, the villagers' costumes range in style from "nineteenth-century peasant chic to '40s-esque brocade gowns with exploding collars, bustles, and ruffles. ... King. [32] Houston would encourage the singer to "Sing from your gut" as opposed to singing from her chest in order to get her to sing louder. Found insideBrandyhad it in her to beanother oneof the biggest, in duecourse. ... it was with a light heart she began the hard work and long days of filming Cinderella. [12] The New York Daily News journalist Denene Millner observed that although the remake is "not all that different from the original", its version of Cinderella is more outspoken, the prince is more interested in finding someone he can talk to as opposed to simply "another pretty face", as well as "a hip fairy godmother who preaches self-empowerment" as a result of its "'90s flair". "[37] Goldberg found the film's colorful cast to be reflective of "who we are", describing it as "more normal" than all-Black or all-white casts. Brandy, who was one of the major catalysts for the film’s addition to Disney+, announced the news on The View alongside Whoopi Goldberg who had starred in the movie as well in the role of Queen Constantina. [37] "The Sweetest Sounds", a duet Rodgers wrote himself following Hammerstein's death for the musical No Strings (1962), was used to explore the lead couple's initial thoughts and early relationship upon meeting each other in the town square,[20] performing separately until they are united. With final encouragement from her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella finally decides she will run away from home. ... Cinderella. Now, to celebrate the release of the movie on Disney+, the cast is reuniting virtually! [62], The film also won an Art Directors Guild Award for Excellence in Production Design – Awards Show, Variety, Music, or Non-Fiction Program,[113] awarded to Ser. What better message could we send than that? [43] In 2017, Shondaland.com crowned the film "one of the most inclusive, expensive ... and ultimately beloved TV movies of all time. "Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella starring Brandy and Whitney Houston will stream on Disney+ on Feb. 12. [52], "Falling in Love With Love", which Rodgers wrote with lyricist Lorenz Hart for the musical The Boys from Syracuse (1938), was adapted into a song for Cinderella's stepmother, a character who seldom sings or expresses her innermost feelings in previous adaptations of the fairy tale. 4.7 out of 5 stars 229. Whoopi has continued to showcase her talents in a number of ways over the years. [52] While Mary, Rodgers' daughter, was initially against using "Falling in Love With Love", she relented once Peters was cast as the Stepmother,[52] feeling confident that the Broadway veteran was capable of "put[ting] a different kind of spin on it. [85] ABC's chief researcher Larry Hyams recalled that few "predicted the magnitude of Cinderella's numbers". Collectively, these students represent 9 area schools and homeschools. [51], Freedman's final teleplay is 11 minutes longer than previous adaptations, in turn offering several opportunities for new songs, some of which the producers felt necessary. The cause of death was an accidental drowning. Brandy Norwood, aka Brandy, heads up the cast of “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” alongside Whitney Houston, the iconic singer who grew up in East Orange and died in 2012. Found insideTHE STORY: In the 1930s, burlesque impresarios welcomed the hilarious comics and musical parodies of vaudeville to their decidedly lowbrow niche. They went on to star in the 2005 film version. Bernadette Peters, Natalie Desselle, Paolo Montalban, Brandy, Veanne Cox, Whoopi Goldberg, Victor Garber and Whitney Houston all sing and dance up a storm in this glittering new mounting of the … [37] The main characters were dressed in costumes that complemented their roles and personalities, the stepfamily's "loud" dresses in contrast to Cinderella's warmer, more neutral tones. Cinderella proved a major ratings success, originally airing to 60 million viewers and establishing itself as the most-watched television musical in decades, earning ABC its highest Sunday-night ratings in 10 years. In 2002, she starred in the MTV reality series Brandy: Special Delivery, which documented her pregnancy and the birth of her daughter Sy’rai. The movie became the top-grossing film of all-time until 2010. The program's success inspired Disney and ABC to produce several similar musical projects. [11][52] Despite being covered by singer Bing Crosby, "There's Music in You" remained obscure for 40 years until its re-discovery. Turns out it is! Before Cinderella, he was best known for playing George Costanza on the hit NBC sitcom Seinfeld between 1989 to 1998. [36], Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was heavily promoted as the centerpiece of the newly revived Wonderful World of Disney;[37][64][71] Disney themselves have referred to Cinderella as the "grande dame" of the anthology,[72] while Jefferson Graham of the Chicago Sun-Times touted the film the "crown jewel" of the revival. Her productions include An American in Paris, La Cage aux Folles, and more. Found inside – Page 153Brandy began her musical career at age two, when she sang in her family church. ... first television production of Cinderella to feature a multiracial cast. Natalie Desselle played Minerva in the 1997 TV film. Brandy starred as Cinderella, but the 1997 film included a star studded cast. The diverse cast of “Cinderella,” from left: Jason Alexander, Paolo Montalban, Brandy Norwood, Whitney Houston, Bernadette Peters, Natalie Desselle Reid and Veanne Cox. [24] New York entertainment critic John Leonard praised the cast extensively, highlighting the performance of Brandy whom the writer said possesses "the grace to transfigure inchoate youth into adult agency" while complimenting the work of Houston, Montalban, Peters, Goldberg and Alexander, the latter of whom the critic identified as a reminder "that he belonged to musical theater before he ever shacked up with Seinfeld's slackers. Cinderella is directed by Samantha Henry. Prince From Brandy's 'Cinderella' Credits Whitney Houston for 1997 Musical's Diverse Cast. With Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston (also co-producing) as the Fairy Godmother, they lead a diverse cast that features Jason Alexander, Whoopi Goldberg, Bernadette Peters, Natalie Desselle-Reid, Veanne Cox, and Victor Garber. "[88], In 2019, Rob Marshall, the film's choreographer, announced that Halle Bailey, an African-American R&B singer, would play Princess Ariel for his live action/CGI adaptation of The Little Mermaid. "[37] Attempting to eliminate the element that Cinderella is simply waiting to be rescued by the prince, Freedman explained, "I'm not saying that it's the most feminist movie you'll ever see, but it is compared the other versions. Victor Garber, 71, played King Maximillian, Prince Christopher’s father. Found insideTwo first-time teen voters meet at their polling place and fall in love over the course of one crazy day in this YA novel pitched as THE KISSING BOOTH meets THE SUN IS ALSO A STAR. [70], The film's sets were designed by Randy Ser,[12] while art direction was headed by Ed Rubin, who opted to combine a "bright and bold" color palette with "a great deal of subtlety". Found inside – Page 117version of the fairy tale classic, since Brandy had the natural innocence that Whitney no longer possessed or radiated. The rest of the of the cast included ... [16] Instead of making each character more modern, Zadan opted to "contemporize the qualities of the characters" instead. Brandy’s Cinderella was made on a measly budget of $12 million, and I’ll tell you, it did not bother me one bit. In 1997, Disney shook things up when they cast R&B singer Brandy in the role of Cinderella in the Rodgers and Hammerstein remake of the classic fairytale. However, her personal struggles began overshadowing her career. [49] The original song lacked a bridge and was deemed inferior to Houston's trademark vocals,[37] thus it was combined with the bridge from "One Foot, Other Foot" from Rodgers and Hammerstein's musical Allegro (1947). [55], Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was the first of the three versions of the musical to be shot on film. She recently made headlines for her Verzuz battle with friend and “The Boy is Mine'' partner Monica that was enjoyed by thousands of fans in September 2020. [16] Houston believed strongly in the story's positive moral "that nothing is impossible and dreams do come true," encouraging the filmmakers to imbue their version of Cinderella "with a 90s sensibility but to remain faithful to the spirit of the original. That in stories, there are no constraints; the only limit is your imagination. From Brandy to Camila Cabello, these celebrities took on the iconic role of Cinderella in live-action movie remakes. The Filipino-American actor and singer may still be best known for his role as Prince Christopher opposite Brady in Cinderella, but he has still been working in show business since his time on the film. "[4], Casting the prince was significantly more time consuming, with Chase likening the process to searching for the owner of Cinderella's glass slipper. And I think that she's such a positive role model already. [23] Brandy had been starring on the sitcom Moesha at the time but was still relatively new to television audiences, despite her success as a recording artist. Offers may be subject to change without notice. With a production budget of $12 million, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella ranks among the most expensive television films ever made. In honor of Cinderella’s release on Disney+, see what the cast has been up to after 24 years. "[99] McDonagh observed that the color-blindness of the entire cast spares the film from potentially suffering "disturbing overtones" that otherwise could have resulted from images of an African-American Cinderella being mistreated by her Caucasian stepmother. [135] Newsweek opined that Brandy's casting proved that "the idea of a black girl playing the classic Cinderella was [not] unthinkable", calling it "especially significant because" Disney's 1950 film "sent a painful message that only white women could be princesses. [107] While praising the performances of Houston, Peters and Montalban, Ellin joked that "Cinderella's glass slippers are far too big for Brandy", criticizing her acting while saying that the singer "delivers her lines so timidly and flatly that it's hard to stay focused on the story when Brandy is on the screen", concluding that her co-stars "only makes her weak acting all the more glaring", and causing her to wonder how the film would have turned out had Houston been cast as the lead instead. Less than a year after Cinderella, Brandy released her second album, Never Say Never. Victor starred in the film as Thomas Andrews. Found insideCinderella cast a nervous glance round. ... Heated coals smoldered in the hearth and an empty brandy glass sat on a nearby table. Cinderella had trouble ... After being scolded for speaking to a stranger, Cinderella returns to her step family's aid before she was able to realize the young man is Prince Christopher. Seeing a princess with box braids like mine and a fairy godmother like Whitney ... gave me and girls who looked like me a glimpse at an early age of why it is necessary to demand representation of all types of people playing all types of roles in films. Copy link. Her movies included Madea’s Big Happy Family, Zoe Gone, and Let Lorenzo. The film, which was part of The Wonderful World of Disney, was watched by over 60 million people. Verified Purchase. Here is an accessible, illustrated collection of quoted wisdom illuminated to shine light on readers' own lives, including elements of practice for taking the lessons to heart. Bernadette Peters, 72, played Cinderella’s Stepmother in the 1997 TV film. And once you learn that, you don't unlearn it", representing its theme that nothing is impossible. [17] The casting directors recruited performers from various entertainment facets, spanning the Broadway, television, film and music industries. The reunion was in honor of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella arriving on the Disney+ streaming service just after midnight on … The movie is an adaptation of a story from Oscar Hammerstein II's book and features a version of Cinderella who is strong as a teenager. When I found out that Brandy’s Cinderella was finally coming to Disney+ in February 2021, I sang at the top of my lungs, “Impossible things are happening, EVERY DAY!”. "[44], Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was the first time the "Cinderella" story was adapted for a racially diverse cast,[4] having been conceived in this format from inception. Order of credits adapted from Variety magazine and the British Film Institute:[2][3], Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was the third screen version of the musical. [25] Furthermore, the writer opined that future live-action remakes should watch Cinderella for reference. [27] Both Polygon and Mashable named 1997's Cinderella the best version of the story,[97][130] while Entertainment Tonight ranked the film the third greatest adaptation of the fairy tale. [51], Shortly after the film's premiere, audiences soon began demanding a swift home video release, which the studio soon began bringing to fruition. [16] Although they were originally concerned that the organization would dismiss the idea of a multi-cultural cast, they were surprised when the company did not protest whatsoever. Cate Blanchett. [118], ABC began discussing the possibility of Disney producing more musical films for the network shortly after Cinderella's premiere,[82] originally commissioning its producers to develop similar musicals to broadcast every November. In the end, Cinderella and the Prince soon marry in a grand ceremony, while the palace gates close on her step family, forcing them to watch from outside. Among the most significant changes made to the musical, several songs from other Rodgers and Hammerstein productions were interpolated into the film to augment its score. [101] In addition to receiving praise for its overall craftsmanship and musical format, critics appreciated the film's color-blind cast. Richard Madden. [37] According to Entertainment Weekly contributor Mary Sollosi, none of the script's dialogue requires that any of its cast or characters be white,[43] with the film also lacking references to the races or ethnicities of the characters whatsoever. Victor starred in the film as Thomas Andrews. The singer was discovered underwater in her Beverly Hilton bathtub. Whoopi teased, "It’s pretty remarkable that people have been begging for Cinderella to be re-released for almost 24 years. [98] Similarly, Martha Tesema wrote in an article for Mashable that "seeing Brandy as Cinderella on screen was groundbreaking" having "grown up in a time where future Disney characters like Tiana did not exist and the reason why didn't cross my mind—until this Cinderella. [12] Meron believes that the organization was so open due to Houston's involvement, explaining, "Whitney was so huge at that time; to a lot of executives she was popular entertainment as opposed to being defined by her race. Back at their own home, Cinderella wishes to attend the ball herself but her stepmother ridicules the idea, advising her that a prince would never be interested in her and to remain grateful for her current life. Whitney Houston was already a legend when she accepted the role as Brandy’s fairy godmother in Cinderella. [9][20] CBS originally intended to air the completed film by the end of the 1994-1995 television season, but the project was continuously delayed. Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella was nominated for several industry awards, including seven Primetime Emmy Awards, winning one for Outstanding Art Direction for a Variety or Music Program. So why this movie is said to be unique, and why its cast credits Whitney Houston for this immense popularity. She returned to Broadway in the title role of the 2017 revival of Hello, Dolly! [16][36] They hosted the table-read at the Rihga Royal Hotel in New York City, one of Houston's favorite locations at the time. [120] According to Zadan, Cinderella's success "helped secure a future for musicals in the 'Wonderful World of Disney' slot", whose film company Storyline Entertainment started developing new musicals for the series shortly afterward, including Annie (1999). 'Hook' Just Came to Netflix — So Where Is the Cast Now? [16] After relocating their production company, Storyline Entertainment, from CBS to Disney Studios,[18] Zadan and Meron re-introduced the project to Houston. Found insideAlexander Stewart, Viscount Merrick, is honor-bound to marry Anne Parrish after a snowstorm strands them alone together overnight. If there's one thing Hilary Sinclair knows, it's how to make a bed. Veanne has had an incredible stage career as well. Describing it as "effortlessly, even unintentionally, progressive", Thomas wrote that the film "forecast a world with far more possibility; it's a film made for the future. A post shared by Whitney Houston (@whitneyhouston). Bernadette had the recurring role of Lenore in the first 2 seasons of The Good Fight. He guest-starred in shows like Modern Family, Glee, Damages, and Schitt’s Creek. ''[20] James also believes Hammerstein would have approved of the color-blind casting, claiming he would have asked why the process took as long as it did. A post shared by Paolo Montalban (@itspaolomontalban). And I mean that in a way where sometimes in this industry, we can get caught up in what everybody thinks that we should do. [9][48] Alexander accepted the role despite being paid significantly less than his Seinfeld salary because, in addition to hoping to earn Zadan and Meron's favor for the title role in a potential film adaptation of the musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (1979), he hoped that Cinderella would positively impact the future of television musicals. [16] The day after Gypsy's original broadcast, Whitney Houston's agent Nicole David asked the producers if they were interested in developing a similar project starring her client,[17][18][19] to whom they suggested Cinderella with Houston playing the titular role. "[39] Freedman identified Houston's eventual re-casting as the Fairy Godmother as a moment that instigated "the next round of rewriting",[16] adapting her version of the character into a "worldly-wise older sister" to Cinderella, as opposed to the "regal maternal figure" that had been depicted prior. The Cinderella movie with Brandy and Whitney Houston has a superb cast. [22] For the titular role, Houston recommend singer Brandy, a close friend,[20] in her first major film appearance. At each turn, this volume offers a one-of-a-kind backstage view of remarkable works of art, and it inspires a true appreciation for the highly skilled and talented costumers who created them. Brandy went on to star in TV shows like The Game, Star, and more. [36] According to Peters, the song demonstrates her character's disappointment in her own life, exploring why she has grown so embittered and jealous of Cinderella. She is set to reprise the beloved role of Deloris Van Cartier in the upcoming Sister Act 3. [99], Teresa Talerico, writing for Common Sense Media, praised the film's costumes, sets and musical numbers while lauding Peters, Goldberg and Houston's performances, but found the choreography stiff. [38] Cinderella has a conversation with the prince in which she explains that a woman should always be treated "like a person. Let’s take a look. Brandy will be John Legend’s battle advisor during season 20 of The Voice. [37] Iscove identified the film's time period as "nouveau into deco," while also incorporating influences from the work of Gustav Klimt. They save the original sound while updating it. Brandy became the first black actress to portray Cinderella on screen; the diverse casting was a choice made by the producers to reflect how society evolved in the nineties. [50] Disney CEO Michael Eisner introduced the program. They all look the same!”, Brandy's New Song "Bye BiPolar" Is an Open Discussion of Mental Health, Brandy Norwood's Daughter Is an Influencer and Owns Her Own Company. One of Whitney’s duets on the album, “When You Believe” with Mariah Carey, was featured on The Prince of Egypt soundtrack and won the 1999 Academy Award for Best Original Song. Their stories encourage readers, especially teenage boys and girls, to find their own path to change. Monique L. Jones’s The Book of Awesome Black Americans is more than a Black history book. It’s a celebration of Black people. As of August 2020, she has sold over 40 million records worldwide, with approximately 8.62 million albums sold in the United States alone. 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