Familiar with the Cinderella story? Well, forget almost everything you know about the fictional princess and be prepared to be impressed like never before.
The beloved fairytale gets a fresh spin thanks to New Victory Theater’s latest production, “Hip Hop Cinderella.”
Directed by Christopher Scott, the classic tale has been updated into a modern masterpiece infused with hip hop elements throughout. Set in the not-so-distant future on a planet named Centra, Brittany Nicole Williams, who stars as Cinderella must save the galaxy. Like in the original story, she must first break away from her evil and jealous stepmother and stepsisters.
While under her evil stepfamily’s thumb, her ambitions and talent as a rapper and performer flourish — with the help of her best friend Runka (Jeremiah Garcia), a robot, who supports and encourages her every step of the way. “Hip Hop Cinderella” also masterfully weaves in Cinderella’s love for STEM, which offers a positive influence and perspective for young children, especially girls to aspire to.
Plus, this new and improved version ditches the outdated and potentially problematic messages that plague countless old-school fairytales and stories. Audiences will be impressed with the changes and unique twist that make “Hip Hop Cinderella,” an empowering and entertaining show.
I took my two kids to see the hour-long musical over the weekend, and they were beyond wowed. If you’ve followed my blog over the years, you know how much my children enjoy live theater and this became an instant favorite.
In fact, my son Marcus said it was one of the best shows he’s ever seen. He also stated that he wishes he could watch it again!
Williams does a phenomenal job bringing the iconic character to life, and the ensemble cast is remarkable in their supporting roles. The singing, dancing and of course, acting were outstanding across the board.
From the catchy raps to the colorful costumes to the brilliant portrayals, “Hip Hop Cinderella,” is a hip adaptation of a classic tale that the new generation of boys and girls will relate to and appreciate.
“Hip Hop Cinderella” is recommended for children ages 7+ and runs through Sunday, February 26, 2023. For tickets and more information, please visit New Victory Theater.
**Disclaimer: I was provided two press tickets to review this show. I purchased an additional ticket so both of my kids could see the show.
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