Cinderella The Musical Tickets

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cinderella’ is the revisionist fairytale we all need

We could all use a fairytale right now after the year (and a half) we've had. A little escapism to drown our troubles and remember that sometimes happy endings and dreams do come true. Well, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella is a different kind of fairytale, one that, instead, reminds us of our humanity and that sometimes things turn out as you least expect them to. Who wants to ride off into the sunset anyway when you could make mistakes and learn some things along the way?That's certainly been...

Everything you need to know about 'Cinderella' in the West End

With so many Cinderella stories out there, it’s almost as if there’s a Cinderella multiverse expanding before our very eyes. There’s even three musicals which centre on the princess: Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Cinderella in Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods are in the traditional canon. But now there’s a new Cinderella in town, and she’s here to rock your world. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella breathes a 21st-century essence into the archaic fairytale and it’s pretty spectacular....

‘Cinderella’ tickets available through February 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella will play an extended booking period at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Cinderella is now scheduled at the Gillian Lynne Theatre to 23 Feb. 2023, and Cinderella tickets are available now.In a 2021 Cinderella review for London Theatre, our critic said: "Director Laurence Connor's production is neat and precise, complete with a jaw-dropping set piece during the ball and eye-popping costumes from Tylesova... Happily ever after is certainly due for the rebranding it's...

'Cinderella' suspends performances at Gillian Lynne Theatre

Performances of Cinderella at the Gillian Lynne Theatre are currently suspended until the New Year. Cinderella performances are cancelled to 9 Feb. 2022.If you have booked Cinderella tickets with LondonTheatre.co.uk for performances to 9 Feb. 2022, our guest services team will reach out with next steps about your booking.In a post from the show, they said: "The spread of the Omicron variant is devastating. Like so many theatres up and down the country, day after day we are forced to make...

Malala Yousafzai thanks Andrew Lloyd Webber for helping women 'dream of music' at ‘Cinderella’ gala

Malala Yousafzai attended a gala performance of Cinderella at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, which raised money for the Malala Fund. The event also marked the first performance of a slightly reworked Cinderella, with Andrew Lloyd Webber addressing the audience before the curtain lifted. Speaking about Cinderella, Lloyd Webber said: "We never really had a proper first night, and now we've kind of got one." He also discussed his friendship with Malala, commenting that watching the US Open Final...

‘Cinderella’ to host gala performance with Malala Yousafzai

The West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella will host a gala performance in conjunction with Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai. All the ticket proceeds from this performance will be donated to the Malala Fund, Yousafzai's nonprofit organization that advocates for girls' education worldwide."I am an enormous admirer of Malala. She is an extraordinary person and you can imagine my delight when I discovered that she loved musical theatre," Webber said in a statement. "We wanted to...

Andrew Lloyd Webber thanks audiences for ‘staying with us’ at ‘Cinderella’ opening night

Andrew Lloyd Webber can't quite believe his latest show has finally opened. Although Cinderella has taken a winding path to opening night at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 18 August, full of pandemic-related postponements, the moment finally arrived. "I'm still pinching myself, I can't quite believe we're here," Lloyd Webber said from the stage before the opening night performance. "Short of a passing asteroid hitting us, I think it might be possible that we're going to just possibly have a show...

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cinderella’ sets West End reopening date in August

The world premiere of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella will now resume performances on 18 August. Cinderella tickets are on sale now.Cinderella performances have been suspended from 17 July, due to a positive Covid test within the company. The Cinderella press night will now take place at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 25 August. In a statement from Andrew Lloyd Webber earlier this week, he said:"Today, on this "Freedom Day", I have been forced to take the heart-breaking decision not to open my...

'Cinderella' will not open, according to Andrew Lloyd Webber

UPDATE: Cinderella performances will resume at the Gillian Lynne Theatre from 18 August. Find out more about Cinderella in London here.We're not going to the ball just yet. The world premiere of Cinderella at the Gillian Lynne Theatre has had to postpone performances tonight and tomorrow. Cinderella was due to officially open this week, after previews began last month. A new opening date for Cinderella at the Gillian Lynne Theatre is to be announced.The statement from Andrew Lloyd Webber...

First listen: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s world premiere ‘Cinderella’ cast recording

The original cast recording for the world premiere musical, Cinderella, has been released today, 9 July. Gone are the days of a conventional Cinderella fairytale, as the story's been revitalised with a fresh, feminist take courtesy of Academy Award-winning Emerald Fennell's script. The Cinderella music is by the legendary impresario Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by David Zippel.Even though Cinderella began performances at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in June 2021, the Cinderella soundtrack is...

Will Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cinderella’ open at full capacity at the Gillian Lynne Theatre?

Just days before Cinderella was due to open at full capacity at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, the Prime Minister's address that Step Four is delayed until 19 July means that full capacity performances are still not permitted. Although the immediate future of Cinderella hangs in the balance, Boris Johnson has confirmed he's in talks with Andrew Lloyd Webber to open Cinderella as early as possible.In a statement from Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cinderella will still begin performances at the Gillian Lynne...

New ‘Cinderella’ song released, ahead of full cast recording in July

With the world premiere of Cinderella opening later this month, a fourth song from the new musical has been released today. "Far Too Late" is the latest song to be made available to stream from Cinderella , which begins performances at the Gillian Lynne Theatre from 25 June."Far Too Late" features Carrie Hope Fletcher, who will play the title princess. Other songs to have been released include "Bad Cinderella and "I Know I Have A Heart", both sung by Fletcher, as well as "Only You, Lonely...

Full casting announced for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cinderella’ at Gillian Lynne Theatre

The complete casting for the world premiere of Cinderella in the West End has been named today. Cinderella will begin performances at the Gillian Lynne Theatre from 25 June, with Cinderella tickets on sale now.Rebecca Trehearn will play the Queen, recently starring in City of Angels at the Garrick Theatre and A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic. Laura Baldwin and Georgina Castle will play the stepsisters, with Gloria Onitiri as the Godmother.Sam Robinson plays Dorian, with Giovanni Spano as Gawain,...

New ‘Cinderella’ song released ahead of West End world premiere

Ahead of the upcoming world premiere of Cinderella at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, a new song has been released.Titled "I Know I Have A Heart", the song features Carrie Hope Fletcher, who will play the title princess. As Cinderella is a brand new musical, it's uncertain where "I Know I Have A Heart" will feature in the show, but the song suggests that Cinderella has fallen out of love."I Know I Have A Heart" is the third song to be revealed from Cinderella, following previously released songs "Bad...

Andrew Lloyd Webber casts unknown dancer as prince in 'Cinderella' musical

Cinderella's prince has arrived! Ivano Turco will play Prince Sebastian in Andrew Lloyd Webber's forthcoming musical Cinderella, which is set to start performances at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 30 April 2021. The Zimababwe-born dancer will make his West End debut in the role. "I'm overjoyed to introduce Ivano Turco as our Prince Sebastian in Cinderella," Lloyd Webber told the Evening Standard. "I'm convinced audiences will fall in love with him, as we did. Straight out of college, Ivano...

New song released from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s forthcoming musical 'Cinderella'

A new song, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by David Zippel, has been released from the forthcoming West End musical Cinderella. "Bad Cinderella" is sung by Carrie Hope Fletcher, who takes on the title role in the show.This marks the second tune released from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella, following the September debut of a video for "Far Too Late."It has also been announced that performances of Cinderella have been postponed. The musical will now begin previews on 30 April, ahead...

Andrew Lloyd Webber debuts new song from Cinderella, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher

Andrew Lloyd Webber has released one of the new songs which will be performed in the world premiere of Cinderella, which will open next year. Titled "Far Too Late", Carrie Hope Fletcher sings the track in an exclusive video, which can be watched here.Webber dedicates the song to governments worldwide, stating that: "we are getting to the point where it is 'far too late.' We want to get back to the theater again, we want to be open."Fletcher will star as the titular character in Cinderella,...

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt to play Stepmother in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella

Further casting for Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical adaptation of Cinderella has been announced, as tickets for the production, which opens in the West End later this year, go on sale.The production was announced earlier this year in January, and was revealed to have a new story by Killing Eve writer Emerald Fennell, and lyrics by David Zippell. It has set its opening date at the Gillian Lynne Theatre for 9th October.Carrie Hope Fletcher was announced to be taking on the titular role, having...

How the Cinderella came to be the UK's favourite fairytale

Cinderella is considered to be one of the greatest fantasy fairytales of all time, and certainly the UK's favourite according to polls. It's the story of one woman who rises above their oppressive struggle to fulfill their hopes and dreams. There's romance, there's ambition and a touch of magic too, but how has Cinderella become one of the greatest tales of all time?Carrie Hope Fletcher is set to play the titular character in a brand new adaptation of Cinderella that's set to open in the West...

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella delays West End opening

Andrew Lloyd Webber's upcoming musical version of Cinderella is will delay its opening later this year, due to the 'the current global circumstances'.The composer's new musical was officially announced last month, and set an opening date at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 23rd September, with previews from 28th August.However, announcing that previews will now begin on 9th October, Lloyd Webber said: "The show will go on sale next week as planned, but in the current global circumstances the...

Carrie Hope Fletcher to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella

Carrie Hope Fletcher is set to take on the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical version of Cinderella, which will open at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in August.Fletcher, who played the role in workshop performances of the musical at The Other Palace, is currently playing Fantine in Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre, and has also starred in Mary Poppins, Heathers and The Addams Family.She will star as Cinderella in the musical which has a new book by Killing Eve writer Emerald...

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella to receive West End premiere at the Gillian Lynne

A new production of Cinderella will receive its West End premiere later this year. The musical will feature music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and will begin performances at the Gillian Lynne Theatre from September 2020, with School of Rock closing at the West End venue in March 2020.Cinderella to open in the West EndAndrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella will begin performances from September 2020, with details on casting, performance dates and a performance schedule to be announced. Reinventing the...