Script | Cinderella Youth Edition

PRINCE Will you stay beside me through the night? CINDERELLA I’d like that—though shadows fret my flight.

SCENE 2 — Palace Announcement

(She moves calmly, helping each without complaint.)

(calmly) Of course, sisters.

(Stepmother and sisters exit laughing.)

While flexible for staging, the play typically follows this structure:

Building a full-scale carriage can drain a theater department's budget and storage space. cinderella youth edition script

(Cinderella + mice) (Tune: Frère Jacques)

Mop the floor now, sweep the door now, Dust and scrub, dust and scrub. When will I be dancing? When will I be dancing? Oh, the ball — love it all.

: Coming, everyone.

The Youth Edition script streamlines the traditional Broadway production into a manageable, 60-minute runtime. It retains the core story, iconic characters, and classic musical numbers while adjusting vocal ranges and dialogue to suit developing actors. Key Adaptations in the Script

PRINCE At last! The one whose heart I sought. CINDERELLA (softly) I never sought riches, only to be thought A person of worth, with kindness true— If love is your wish, then I’ll dance with you.

And my bow is crooked. Hurry up!

The Youth Edition retains the iconic, enchanting songs that make Rodgers & Hammerstein's adaptation special. These songs are designed for youth voices and are generally easy to learn yet impressive to perform.

Cinderella dances with the Prince until midnight, leaving abruptly and losing a glass slipper.