Mr. Cinders
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Mr. Cinders was a musical which opened at the Adelphi Theatre, London on 11 February 1929. The music was by Vivian Ellis & Richard Myers, and the libretto by Clifford Grey & Gretarex Newman. It ran for over 500 performances. The story is an inversion of the Cinderella fairy tale with the gender roles reversed. The Prince Charming character has become a modern (1928) young and forceful woman, and Mr. Cinders is a menial.
There are two acts with three scenes in the first act and four in the second act. They are set in the noble home of Merton Chase. The musical numbers include:-
- True to Two
- I'm a One Man Girl
- Spread a Little Happiness
- Buda-Pest
- She's My Lovely
- I've Got You
- I'm On a See-Saw
- Ev'ry Little Moment
The musical play was premiered starring Bobby Howes and Binnie Hale, and became a signature piece especially for Howes.
- Streatham Hill Theatre (1930) - April 1930
- Aldephi Theatre, London (1929) - 528 performances
- London Hippodrome (1928-1929) - with Binnie Hale, Ruth Maitland, Arthur Chesney
[edit] References
- Musical-Theatre.net - Mr. Cinders review
- Program notes of Shaw Festival revival, 1996
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