It's been a rough go for “Bad Cinderella,” which suffered from bad reviews and lackluster ticket sales. It was also snubbed at the Tonys, failing to receive a single nomination.

Did Bad Cinderella get bad reviews?

To clear up the obvious question, “Bad Cinderella,” which opened at the Imperial Theater Thursday night, isn't good. Composed by Webber and with lyrics by David Zippel, it is a muddled and momentum-less retooling of the familiar fairy tale in search of a coherent point of view as if it were a glass-slippered foot.

How long did Bad Cinderella last on Broadway?

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Bad Cinderella is to close on Broadway just over 10 weeks after its official opening night.

Did Bad Cinderella get any Tony nominations?

It won't surprise anyone who saw the show (or read the reviews) that Andrew Lloyd Webber's Bad Cinderella was not nominated for the Tony Award for Best Musical.

Why did Phantom of the Opera close?

But even the longest running show in Broadway history has to close at some point. Producer Cameron Mackintosh says Phantom was losing money, even before the pandemic.

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What was the longest running Broadway show ending?

The Phantom of the Opera staged its final show on Sunday, ending a 35-year, 13,981-performance run as Broadway's longest running production—thousands more performances than any other show in the top ten.

What is the plot twist of the Bad Cinderella?

The musical is, like most Cinderella stories, about a shabbily treated young woman whose fortunes change when she meets a prince. The twists, in this production, are that the protagonist is rebellious, Prince Charming is gay, and beauty standards are oppressive.

Is the playbill Bad Cinderella closing?

Following an opening night postponed by cases of COVID within the company, the musical ultimately shuttered June 12, 2022, with Lloyd Webber describing the decision to open the show while the industry was still dealing with the pandemic a "costly mistake."

Did Bad Cinderella close on Broadway?

Bad Cinderella is taking its final bow. The Andrew Lloyd Webber production announced on Wednesday that it will be closing at the Imperial Theatre on June 4, after opening in March. The musical announced its closure after it failed to garner any Tony Award nominations, which were announced May 2.

Is Bad Cinderella a good musical?

It has none of the grit of the Grimm tale, the sweetness of the Disney movie or the grace (let alone the melodic delight) of the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Instead, it's surprisingly vulgar, sexed-up and dumbed-down: a parade of hustling women in bustiers and shirtless pec-rippling hunks.

Is Bad Cinderella a good Broadway show?

Don't see it if You expect depth and drama. This musical is campy, chaotic, but has great original songs and amazing stage sets. Unmissable. Don't see it if You don't like Disney type shows.

Is Bad Cinderella touring?

This show is closed.

Performances ended on Jun. 4, 2023.

Did Andrew Lloyd Webber graduate from the Royal College of Music?

Lloyd Webber studied at the Royal College of Music in London as did his father William. In 2014, he received an honorary doctorate from the college for his "contribution to musical life". Lloyd Webber started writing his own music at a young age: a suite of six pieces at the age of nine.

Did Bad Cinderella open on Broadway?

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Bad Cinderella Opens on Broadway March 23 | Playbill.

Is Bad Cinderella OK for kids?

Bad Cinderella is recommended for ages 10 and up.

Was Bad Cinderella a flop?

It's been a rough go for “Bad Cinderella,” which suffered from bad reviews and lackluster ticket sales. It was also snubbed at the Tonys, failing to receive a single nomination.

What age is Bad Cinderella musical appropriate for?

Bad Cinderella is a modern retelling of the classic Cinderella story but with a much more adult twist. As such, it may not be suitable for children under 12. Additionally, children under the age of 4 will not be admitted to the theatre.

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Do Sophia and Constance end up together?

Sophia does not end up with her best friend Erin. Constance and Sophia are closer to being in a relationship in the end than Sophia and Erin are. Although it's never stated officially if anyone ends up together in the end, it is heavily implied.

What is the Broadway play Bad Cinderella about?

In the seemingly idyllic kingdom of Belleville, Prince Charming is dead, the Fairy Godmother is a terrifying plastic surgeon hellbent on upholding the town's impossibly high beauty standards, and Cinderella is a rebellious spray-painting outcast who dreams of running away and creating her destiny.

Who is starring in bad Cinderella?

Genao leads the cast in the title role, alongside Carolee Carmello as Stepmother, Grace McLean as Queen, Jordan Dobson as Prince Sebastian, Sami Gayle as Adele, Morgan Higgins as Marie, Christina Acosta Robinson as Godmother, Cameron Loyal as Prince Charming, and Savy Jackson as Cinderella at certain performances.

What is the most successful Broadway musical of all time?

The Lion King sits at the top, with a Broadway gross of $1.8 billion. Dates refer to original Broadway productions, with notes added for future productions that outran the Broadway run.

What is the shortest musical on Broadway?

The running time of Six is 1 hour and 20 minutes. It is the shortest musical currently running on Broadway.

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