Andrew Lloyd Webber’sBad Cinderellais not nearly as bad as it would like you to believe.
However, even with its crystalline heels, the show certainly hasn’t found its footing.
On paper,Bad Cinderellahas all the makings of a theatrical triumph.
The cast of ‘Bad Cinderella’.Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
Sebastian similarly suffers from a one-track mind and cloudy goals.
Consider it Webber’s Wimbledon.
The show’s set design, lighting, and choreography are all equally impressive too.
Linedy Genao and Jordan Dobson in ‘Bad Cinderella’.Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
Behind them, lighting designer Bruno Poet evokes a dreamy atmosphere with a sky full of shimmering stars.
Still, there are moments of genius too.
Yes,Bad Cinderellais a lot.
Grace McLean in ‘Bad Cinderella’.Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman
Yes, it has talk of “pick me girls” and shirtless men selling hot buns.
