Andrew Lloyd Webber has released “Bad Cinderella,” the first official single from his upcoming musical Cinderella, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher. This modern take on the classic story has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by David Zippel, and book by Emerald Fennell. The cast album was recorded while in pandemic lockdown, making it likely that the full recording will be released before the show opens in London’s West End.
The musical was workshopped in May 2019 at The Other Palace in London, with a cast that included Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella), Tyrone Huntley (Sebastian), Gary Wilmot (Jean), Ruthie Henshall (Queen), Victoria Hamilton-Barritt (Stepmother), Sophie Isaacs (Adèle), Rebecca Trehearn (Marie), Jonny Fines (Prince Charming), Ronan Burns (Duke), and Oliver Ormson (Dorian).
The premiere is currently set to preview March 19, 2021, and open in April at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London’s West End. The original opening scheduled for August 2020 was delayed due to the pandemic. Laurence Connor is set to direct and JoAnn M. Hunterto to choreograph. Also attached to the project are scenic and costume designer Gabriela Tylesova, sound designer Gareth Owen, and lighting designer Bruno Poet. Fletcher and Hamilton-Barritt will recreate the roles of Cinderella and the Stepmother, with the additional cast members and creative team to be announced. You can find more videos at the show’s YouTube channel. Below is the show’s official teaser.