"I'm Not Like Other Girls," says Bad Cinderella Slipping Into a Glass Converse
- Broadway Beat
- Oct 5, 2022
- 1 min read
by Paige Oberholtzer. @paibus.
NEW YORK, NY. - Andrew Lloyd Webber has announced the New York transfer of his take on the classic fairytale Cinderella - with a name change making it clear that the leading lady is quite unconventional. Instead of pumpkins, magic and fairies, Bad Cinderella proves she’s “not like other girls” as she crams her foot into a glass lace-up Converse sneaker.
“I just don’t fit the mold of a prim and proper princess,” Bad Cinderella shouted as she tagged her stepmother’s boudoir door with washable paint. “I’m not into any of that girly shit. I wear boxers under my hoop skirts. I don’t wear lipstick, I don’t have eyelashes, and I’d sooner DIE than go blonde. I still play with rats, though.”
At press time, Bad Cinderella has been taken to the hospital in order to remove the glass shards from her feet after moshing in the pit with her fragile sneakers on. She’ll be released at the stroke of midnight, before her fingerless gloves turn back into regular gloves.
Fun and quirky twist on the classic Cinderella story! Creative reinterpretations like this show how even well-known tales can feel fresh and unexpected for modern audiences. That same playful, unpredictable energy reminds me of Wacky Flip, where every flip and landing brings a new surprise and keeps the fun going!
I really enjoyed reading your review of Bad Cinderella: Glass Converse. Your insights on the performances and production design were very engaging and well-articulated. The way you explained the topic was very clear and helpful. I recently came across a similar discussion on a blog, https://thesagelawgroup.ca/, and it offered an interesting perspective as well on evaluating theater productions critically. Your post made it easy to appreciate both the strengths and nuances of the show.
Haha, "Bad Cinderella" in glass Converse sneakers? That's wild! Sounds like a fun, rebellious take. Kinda reminds me of creating unique avatars and facing off against blue lock rivals in Competitive football on Roblox!