Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Cinderella" on Broadway banishes any thoughts about your daily life and whisks you away to dream in its fairytale world from the moment the orchestra starts to tune their instruments till you're standing on your feet giving applause at the curtain call.  There is such truth and wonder to be experienced watching this adorably funny musical, a unique retelling of the timeless classic.

It's said that comedy is not science, but an art; this cast and creative team concoct theatrical magic with an ease and grace deserving of the many awards already bestowed upon them.  Laura Osnes is divine as Cinderella; her acts of kindness and infectious optimism reach the very last seats of the balcony.  She'll have you in her corner as you watch her transform from rags to riches before your very eyes. And never has there been a prince with such charm, humility, and comedic timing as Santino Fontana; he creates a champion of a character whose journey leads him to being the king he wants to be.

The rest of the cast also charm in their supporting roles. Ann Harada and Marla Mindelle (playing the two stepsisters, Charlotte and Gabrielle) bring forth the funny in their characters' opposites and contradictions.  Harriet Harris' Madame is sensational: she makes the ridiculous game of ridicule seem like a world of mirth.  And the fairy godmother, Marie, brought to life by Rebecca Luker, fills the theater with good cheer: she floats upon the stage even before the rigs take her up in air.

Starring alongside the actors, Danny Troob adds yet another magnificent character to this miraculous world: the music.  His orchestration is both memorable and atmospheric.  Costume designer William Ivey Long clearly has many tricks up his sleeves: his garments appear (and disappear) as if from thin air.  The scenic design by Anna Louizos realizes each environment -- the forest, the cabin, and the magnificent palace -- with wonderful detail.  And, of course, one can't forget about the brilliant direction of Obie Award Winning Mark Brokaw, who has given this show its glass slippers.

Whether you leave humming the show tunes, attempting to figure out how Cinderella swirls into her gown, or gleaming with glee in remembrance of witty dialogue mirroring current social disorders, one thing is for sure: you'll reenter your life feeling the impossible is possible.

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