70 years after the landmark television premiere starring Julie Andrews (1957) and 30 years after the trailblazing televised production starring Brandy and Whitney Houston (1997), Concord Theatricals and Networks Presentations are proud to announce a new touring production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella.
Launching in fall 2027, the North American Tour will be directed and choreographed by Tony Award® winner Christopher Gattelli. Having choreographed Lincoln Center Theater’s acclaimed productions of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific and The King and I, Gattelli is currently nominated for two 2026 Tony Awards for Broadway’s Schmigadoon!—Best Direction of a Musical and Best Choreography.
“Throughout my career, I’ve developed a deep love for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s extraordinary music and storytelling, and Cinderella has one of the most beautiful scores ever written for the theatre,” said director and choreographer Christopher Gattelli. “When I direct for the road, I’m always thinking about audiences across America. I want every city to experience the same full-scale magic and emotional connection that makes live theatre so special.”
“Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella—with its iconic, unforgettable score—has been embedded in American culture for decades. 2027 will be the milestone 70th anniversary of its live television premiere starring Julie Andrews, which was seen by over 100 million people, along with the 30th anniversary of the groundbreaking version starring Whitney Houston and Brandy,” said Sean Patrick Flahaven, Chief Theatricals Executive for Concord. “We’re truly thrilled to have Christopher Gattelli directing and choreographing this new production, having previously worked with him on the hit Broadway revivals of South Pacific and The King and I, as well as our 80th anniversary concert celebrating R&H at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, which was broadcast on PBS.”
Featuring Rodgers & Hammerstein classics including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” Cinderella remains one of the world’s most beloved musicals. This new touring production will bring the classic to a new generation while honoring the elegance, warmth, and enchantment that have made it a family favorite for decades.
Originally premiering on CBS in 1957 with music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Cinderella was written specifically for television and became an instant cultural phenomenon with its legendary broadcast starring Julie Andrews. The musical returned to television in celebrated adaptations in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren and again in 1997 in the acclaimed multicultural production starring Brandy and Whitney Houston. Cinderella has since enchanted audiences around the world through numerous stage productions, including the hit Broadway adaptation that opened in 2013 and introduced the beloved classic to a new generation of theatergoers.
The new touring production is produced by Concord Theatricals and Networks Presentations. Additional creative team members, casting, and tour route will be announced at a later date.
CHRISTOPHER GATTELLI (Director, Choreographer). Currently represented on Broadway with Schmigadoon! (Tony noms. for Direction and Choreography), Death Becomes Her (Tony noms. for Direction and Choreography) and Ragtime (creative consultant). Tony Award winner for Disney’s Newsies. Broadway: 20 productions including My Fair Lady, SpongeBob SquarePants, The King and I and South Pacific. Lortel Awards for Bat Boy, Dogfight and Altar Boyz. Other dir./chor.: R&H 80th Anniversary Concert at the Drury Lane in London, Silence! The Musical, Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas, In Your Arms. Film: Wonka; Isn’t It Romantic?; Hail, Caesar! Television: “Schmigadoon!” (two Emmy nominations), “Miracle Workers”, “Bupkis” and “The Muppet Show” with Sabrina Carpenter and Seth Rogen.
CONCORD THEATRICALS (Producer) is the world’s most significant theatrical company, comprising the catalogs of R&H Theatricals, Tams-Witmark, Samuel French, The Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection, Dramatists Play Service and Playscripts, plus over one hundred new signings each year. Our unparalleled roster includes the work of Irving Berlin, Agatha Christie, George & Ira Gershwin, James Graham, Katori Hall, Marvin Hamlisch, Lorraine Hansberry, Kander & Ebb, Kitt & Yorkey, Marlow & Moss, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Arthur Miller, Dominique Morisseau, Cole Porter, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Thornton Wilder, Tennessee Williams, August Wilson and Harry Potter Theatrical Productions. We are the only firm providing truly comprehensive services to the creators and producers of plays and musicals, including theatrical licensing, music publishing, script publishing, cast recording and first-class producing. As a producer and record label, the company has won three Tony Awards and two GRAMMY Awards in the past six years. concordtheatricals.com
NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS (Producer). Current and upcoming productions include A Beautiful Noise, Beetlejuice, The Book of Mormon, Boop! The Musical, Buena Vista Social Club, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, The Great Gatsby, Jersey Boys, Les Misérables, Mark Twain Tonight!, Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, Water for Elephants and The Wiz. networkstours.com
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