Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (1997)

Disney Duster · Post by **Disney Duster** » Fri Feb 05, 2021 1:05 am

Disney's Divinity saying Brandy was on The View promoting this coming to Disney+ reminded me that I read somewhere, may have been the Oral History article, but it's too long a read to find out, that Whitney Houston once told someone this was her favorite project. The most famous fairy tale with good doses of feminism, great music, and a multi-racial cast? Makes sense! I love that this was her favorite project. Really makes me happy. This is truly a special movie.

bruno_wbt · Post by **bruno_wbt** » Fri Feb 05, 2021 9:24 am

I'm so glad this is finally going to be on Disney+

Disney Duster · Post by **Disney Duster** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 11:08 pm

Yes, I am glad, too. Now it can be seen and enjoyed by way more people!

Sotiris · Post by **Sotiris** » Thu Feb 11, 2021 9:35 pm

Articles.

If the Slipper Fits...
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm ... story.html

Brandy Answers Every Question We Have About Cinderella
https://www.vulture.com/2021/02/brandy- ... isney.html

Brandy on ‘Cinderella’ Finally Coming to Disney Plus: ‘It’s Divine Timing’
https://variety.com/2021/streaming/news ... 234904357/

Brandy On What It Was Like To Be The First Black Princess With Braids
https://www.elle.com/beauty/a35327841/b ... nd-braids/

Brandy Explains Why She’s So Excited To Inspire A Whole New Generation With Premiere Of 'Cinderella' On Disney+
https://www.bet.com/celebrities/news/20 ... -plus.html

Brandy Shares How Whitney Houston and 'Cinderella' Changed Her Life Forever
https://www.etonline.com/brandy-shares- ... ive-160319

‘Cinderella’: Brandy Talks Favorite Whitney Houston Memory and Their Final Conversation
https://www.etonline.com/media/videos/c ... nversation

It's Possible! Brandy's Cinderella to Finally Land on Disney+
https://people.com/movies/brandys-cinde ... sney-plus/

Brandy Says Playing Cinderella in 1997 Movie Inspired 'Black Girls to Dream Bigger'
https://people.com/movies/brandy-says-p ... am-bigger/

Brandy Remembers 'Magical' Experience of Making Cinderella with Whitney Houston: 'She's Really My Angel'
https://people.com/movies/brandy-rememb ... y-houston/

'Cinderella' producer reveals Brandy's reaction to call from idol and on-screen fairy godmother Whitney Houston
https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/cult ... y-75705814

Brandy on the return of ‘Cinderella’ and helping out John Legend
https://pagesix.com/2021/02/05/brandy-o ... hn-legend/

Prince From Brandy’s ‘Cinderella’ Credits Whitney Houston for 1997 Musical’s Diverse Cast
https://www.thewrap.com/paolo-montalban ... on-brandy/

Reunited Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella cast remember Whitney Houston, Natalie Desselle-Reid, and more
https://ew.com/movies/movie-reunions/ro ... elle-reid/

Cinderella star Paolo Montalban reveals how Whoopi Goldberg and Victor Garber could be the prince's parents
https://ew.com/movies/movie-reunions/ci ... r-parents/

Brandy-Led Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella Arrives on Disney+ February 12
https://www.playbill.com/article/brandy ... ebruary-12

Debra Martin Chase on Making “Cinderella”
https://d23.com/podcast/d23-inside-disney-episode-74/

Videos.

Welcome to the Ball
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q41vHlbB_5A

Brandy Talks New Album "B7" and Announces "Cinderella" Release on Disney+
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EPdE05Zfwk

Brandy Breaks Down How Her 'Cinderella' Came to Disney+
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mWPDNmkmmc

Debra Martin Chase and Paolo Montalban talk ‘Cinderella’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8lmAnmnHk4

Cinderella: Brandy Says Whitney Houston's Performance is How She Should Be Remembered
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sscoYmKg9AA

Rewind: Brandy in "Cinderella"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uX4zi8_LMFc

Cinderella: See Rare Behind the Scenes Interviews and Moments With Brandy and Whitney
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dZhky52v6I

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella Reunion w/ Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg & More
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGhoilw7NPs

Cinderella Medley by Todrick Starring Brandy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFjX5iOQjKQ

The Making Of Cinderella Medley by Todrick Starring Brandy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8gLKJv-Rl8

Disney Duster · Post by **Disney Duster** » Fri Feb 12, 2021 2:06 am

Thanks for those Sotiris. I can't watch the reunion till later, but I read the articles and listened to the podcast! How special this movie was to people is so great to hear! And I think in that podcast Debra was talking about how they almost got Julie Andrew's to be the Queen but she couldn't for whatever reason, and Debra couldn't tell us for whatever reasons.

bruno_wbt · Post by **bruno_wbt** » Fri Feb 12, 2021 6:51 am

Brandy just did a medley of Cinderella with Todrick and some guest surprises!

https://youtu.be/hFjX5iOQjKQ

blackcauldron85 · Post by **blackcauldron85** » Fri Feb 12, 2021 10:34 am

That was lovely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3

UmbrellaFish · Post by **UmbrellaFish** » Fri Feb 12, 2021 2:48 pm

Wow, that video! Did Disney have a hand in that? It’s pretty impressive to get the participation of all the surviving cast (which includes several living legends). I know Disney already has a working relationship with Todrick Hall.

Just started this on Disney+. Was this filmed on videotape? I was hoping it would be in HD, but the picture quality isn’t much better than the old DVD I have. :/ Nevertheless, I’m glad it’s available for more people to enjoy. Definitely one of my favorites!

EDIT: Wiki says it was photographed on film, so there’s really no excuse for it to look this poor.

Disney Duster · Post by **Disney Duster** » Sat Feb 13, 2021 1:29 am

Thank you for posting that video bruno_wbt!!! It was so wonderful! They used the 1950 Cinderella storybook journal! And where did they get those beautiful dolls? The look so well-made!!! And did they make that Cinderella dress Brandy wore just for this video? I really enjoyed Brandy's singing! Especially "In My Own Little Corner"!

Todrick Hall is awesome. He loves Cinderella and The Wizard of Oz, like me! He has made at least three videos of each story. Those are my two favorite stories in the world! What deal does he have with Disney Brelly?

Mooky · Post by **Mooky** » Sat Feb 13, 2021 3:49 am

Disney Duster wrote:And where did they get those beautiful dolls? The look so well-made!!!

Duster, the dolls were custom-made by a collector who runs this Instagram account, check out his other work too, it's amazing.

https://instagram.com/theycallmeobsesse ... 4gm3zt5piq

UmbrellaFish · Post by **UmbrellaFish** » Sat Feb 13, 2021 5:10 am

Disney Duster wrote:What deal does he have with Disney Brelly?

He wrote “Magic Happens,” the main theme of the Magic Happens Parade which opened at Disneyland last year. Here you can see it: https://youtu.be/rR-KP8KH1Ng

Disney Duster · Post by **Disney Duster** » Sat Feb 13, 2021 6:07 am

Mooky, thank you for showing me that guy/girl's Instagram! Their work is exactly the stuff I am into! It's awesome! I can't believe they could make such film accurate dolls!

Brelly, I am so disappointed to hear that even though the movie was shot on film, it doesn't look much better on Disney+ than the DVD. God, I really want a Blu-ray!

Thank you for telling me what Todrick Hall did for Disney! The song's...a song. Lol. Usually never like those Disney show songs except for their musicals, usually based on their movies.

Thumper_93 · Post by **Thumper_93** » Mon Feb 15, 2021 11:18 am

I saw this film last weekend because I've never seen it before and I have to admit that It's really cute! One of this movies that didn't have much budget but with so less money they can transport you to the world they've created. It remind me to the old tv show The fairytale theatre.

Disney Duster · Post by **Disney Duster** » Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:44 am

I'm really glad you liked the film Thumper_93! Interesting that it reminded you of Faerie Tale Theatre.They feel very different to me, but I love that show and the Cinderella episode of it so much!

blackcauldron85 · Post by **blackcauldron85** » Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:20 am

Look at what was recommended for me on YouTube!
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (1957, Kinescope)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1F4YhBOA14

UmbrellaFish · Post by **UmbrellaFish** » Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:53 am

blackcauldron85 wrote:Look at what was recommended for me on YouTube!
Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella (1957, Kinescope)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1F4YhBOA14

The original!!!

Disney Duster · Post by **Disney Duster** » Sat Feb 27, 2021 11:30 pm

Even though it's original, it's my least favorite of the three. I detest the costumes and sets. At least it has a very good actress and singer, but even she can't make the script sing.

Disney's Divinity · Post by **Disney's Divinity** » Tue Aug 16, 2022 5:04 pm

They're airing a cast reunion (followed by the film, naturally) on ABC on August 23rd. I'll definitely watch, although it's such a shame Whitney Houston and Natalie Desselle-Reid have both passed away. Especially Houston, since the whole show came about because of her.

Billy Porter was also shown in the commercial, probably as someone commenting on how the film's impact and everything.

Disney Duster · Post by **Disney Duster** » Tue Aug 16, 2022 10:35 pm

I had heard about this on BroadwayWorld. I hope I remember to tape it! I agree, shame we couldn't get those women in this special, it's sad without them.

Sotiris · Post by **Sotiris** » Sun Aug 28, 2022 12:18 pm

Videos relating to the reunion special.

Cinderella: The Reunion, a Special Edition of 20/20
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-IUs1kj1rE

Disney's 'Cinderella' cast looks back on 25 years of magic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZluKujA84I

Brandy reflects on being cast as 1st Black Cinderella
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTSfUtJEtoI

Brandy reflects on the 'magic' of working with Whitney Houston on 'Cinderella'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ971ouoaYo

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