EVER AFTER at Paper Mill Playhouse

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My son and I had the opportunity to see Paper Mill Playhouse’s Ever After, and we both enjoyed it. My son, surprisingly, liked it more then I did, and talked about it for days. Based on the fable “Cinderella”, but from the perspective that this wasn’t any damsel in distress waiting for some guy to come save her, this show is fun, funny, and great for families to see.

A bit silly at times (there is a song and dance where Danielle, aka Cinderella is thought to be the Gypsy queen from heaven and the prince is her goat companion in human form) it is all in good fun, and my son really enjoyed it.  Another fun addition was Leonardo da Vinci, who has a ball thrown in his honor, is a good friend of the Prince’s after a harrowing event at the beginning of the story, and steps in to save the day more then once.

This is a great show for kids of all ages, and a great one for the whole family.  Booster seats are located in the rear of the theater for smaller kids should you need them.  Ever After is a fun twist on a classic, something different for your children then the Disney damsels, and pays homage to a woman who knows how to take care of business.  Grab your tickets sooner rather then later for this entertaining show!

Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee-Producing Artistic Director, Todd Schmidt-Managing Director) is proud to announce complete casting for the world-premiere musical Ever After, directed and choreographed by three-time Tony Award^® winner Kathleen Marshall (Anything Goes, Nice Work If You Can Get It), featuring a book and lyrics by Marcy Heisler and music by Zina Goldrich.

Paper Mill Playhouse presents the world premiere of a new musical based on the 1998 film starring Drew Barrymore and Anjelica Huston.  This is no fairy tale.  Ever After sets the record straight on the fable of Cinderella. Her name was Danielle and it was always about her wit, her smarts, her strength and her good friend Leonardo da Vinci.  She makes her own dreams come true. Warm and romantic, funny and smart, this is the musical you’ve been waiting for.

“We’re thrilled to present the world premiere of this beautiful musical,” commented Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director for the Millburn theater. “I am delighted to showcase a new musical with strong, female leads, created by strong, female artists including Kathleen Marshall, Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich.”

The award-winning design team of Broadway veterans will feature Derek McLane (scenic design), Jess Goldstein (costume design), Peter Kaczorowski (lighting design), Nevin Steinberg (sound design), Mary-Mitchell Campbell (music supervision), David Gardos (music direction), Leah Loukas (hair and wig design), Rick Sordelet (fight direction) and casting by Telsey + Company.

Ever After begins performances Thursday, May 21, 2015, and runs through Sunday, June 21, 2015.

Ever After will be performed at Paper Mill Playhouse eight times a week, Wednesday through Sunday. Performance schedule: Wednesday at 7:00pm, Thursday at 1:30pm and 7:00pm, Friday at 7:00pm, Saturday at 1:30pm and 7:00pm and Sunday at 1:30pm and 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale now and range from $28 to $99. Tickets may be purchased by calling 973.376.4343, at the Paper Mill Playhouse Box Office at 22 Brookside Drive in Millburn, or online at www.PaperMill.org. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express accepted. Groups of 10 or more can receive up to a 40% discount on tickets and should call 973.315.1680.  College students can order $20 rush tickets over the phone or in person at the Paper Mill Playhouse Box Office on the day of the performance.