Cinderella... After the Ball Reviews
Around The Town Chicago- Highly Recommended
"...We all know that Fairy Tales end with "Happily Ever After", but what if that isn't the case? Cinderella, who was mis-treated by her evil step-mother and sisters, gets to go to the Ball, meet the prince and supposedly live that "Happily Ever After" that we believe in. But in the new musical now on the stage at Marriott's Theater for young people, "Cinderella...After the Ball", we see what really might happen. With a clever book written by Eddie Sugarman , who also wrote the lyrics to the adorable songs and the music written by Jihwan Kim, we begin our story as the Prince (deftly handled by Devin DeSantis)and Cinderella (played to perfection by Dara Cameron, who evidently specializes in playing this role) prepare for their "happily ever after"."
Chicago Theatre Review- Highly Recommended
"...Laced with the latest lingo, with some red-hot references to contemporary culture, Eddie Sugarman and Jihwan Kim’s new musical shimmers with charm, color and offers a meaningful lesson about friendship and valor. This brand new show is a big hit with all ages. It’s new and refreshing, while still based upon some old favorite characters and stories. Scott Weinstein’s production electrifies and scintillates with winning characters and toe-tapping songs, all accompanied by Patti Garwood’s musical combo. Girl Power has truly come to Storybook Land."
Chicagoland Musical Theatre- Recommended
"...Cinderella … After the Ball gives these beloved characters an injection of independence and free thinking that results in a delightful display that beckons lovers of fairytales and their families. Young audiences will thoroughly enjoy the performances and storytelling as each tale unravels and intertwines."