Linedy Genao was chosen to lead Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bad Cinderella musical on Broadway in New York City. The new musical will begin previews at the Imperial Theatre on 17 February 2023 at the Imperial Theatre (249 W 45th Street, New York City). Opening Night is scheduled for Thursday, 23 March 2023.
Linedy Genao had earlier performed in the Broadway musical, “On Your Feet.”
Bad Cinderella is the modern retelling of the classic fairytale. It is set in the exceptionally beautiful kingdom of Belleville. The times have changed. The 2023 Cinderella is no longer the damsel in distress who needs saving. Instead, she finds herself and her prince in new circumstances and they need to rethink what “happily ever after” really means.
Broadway World shares comments by Genao and Lloyd Webber at the event where the musical was formally announced. Genao commented: “I have been dreaming about originating a leading role on Broadway for just about my entire life, but never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine achieving that dream alongside Andrew Lloyd Webber and such an incredible team of collaborators. As a proud Dominican American, I am most excited about this opportunity to represent my community and show the world that fairy tales do come true – and are for everybody. My heart is bursting.”
Lloyd Webber added: “I am thrilled and delighted that we are bringing Bad Cinderella to the Imperial Theatre. We have been working hard on a few new songs for our Broadway opening and, with such a brilliant team, led by the spectacular Linedy, I know this is going to be really special.”
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Music for Bad Cinderella
4 October 2022