The decision to use a color-blind casting approach originated among the producers to reflect how society had evolved by the 1990s, with Brandy becoming the first Black actress to portray Cinderella on screen….Cinderella (1997 film)
| Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Robert L. Freedman |
| Directed by | Robert Iscove |
What song did Whitney Houston sing in Cinderella?
Houston and Brandy’s song “Impossible” is the standout song of the film, mixing Brandy’s sweet vocals paired with Houston’s signature powerhouse sound.
Is Black Cinderella on Disney plus?
“Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” premiered in 1997, bringing the first Black Cinderella to TV. The movie, which aired on ABC, stars the singer Brandy and Whitney Houston as her fairy godmother. Now the film is coming to Disney Plus.
Who played Cinderella in the 1957 version?
Julie Andrews
More than 100 million viewers (in more than 60% of U.S. households) tuned in to CBS on the evening of March 31, 1957 to watch Julie Andrews played the title role in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s TV adaptation of Cinderella—the only musical the pair ever wrote for television.
Was Whitney Houston Brandy a godmother?
The “Borderline” singer broke the news alongside her former co-star Whoopi Goldberg on The View Feb. 4. Houston, who co-produced and starred as the Fairy Godmother, bestowed Brandy with the titular role.
When did Rodgers and Hammerstein write Cinderella?
Cinderella is the only Rodgers and Hammerstein musical written for television. It was originally broadcast live on CBS on March 31, 1957, as a vehicle for Julie Andrews, who played the title role….Cinderella (Rodgers and Hammerstein musical)
| Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella | |
|---|---|
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | March 31, 1957 |
Who played Cinderella in the 1965 version?
Lesley Ann Warren
It was originally broadcast live on CBS on March 31, 1957, as a vehicle for Julie Andrews, who played the title role. The broadcast was viewed by more than 100 million people. It was subsequently remade for television twice, in 1965 and 1997. The 1965 version starred Lesley Ann Warren and Stuart Damon.
How old was Brandy when she played Cinderella?
Brandy, 42, was hand-picked by Whitney Houston to play Cinderella in the 1997 movie. Less than a year after Cinderella, Brandy released her second album, Never Say Never.
