Show Synopsis:
This musical shows three separate stories tied together by the theme of wanting something, getting what one wants, and then failing to want it anymore. The first story is the story of Adam and Eve and their sons Cain and Abel. The second story is "The Lady or the Tiger?" where a princess has to choose between saving her love and watching him marry another, or watching him get eaten by a tiger. The third story is a modern adaptation of Cinderella exploring the perils of fame and remaining true to yourself.
Character:
Ella, a young woman who wants to be a famous actor and not a chimney sweep; desires love more than wealth and fame but does not realize it until she is wealthy and famous.
Song Context:
The Friendly Neighborhood Godmother has turned Ella from a lowly chimney sweep into a beautiful young girl worthy of fame and fortune, and all Ella has ever wanted was to be in films and television and be famous.
Fun Facts:
1) The story of Ella is based on Jules Feiffer's illustrated satire Passionella.
2) Barbara Harris originated the role of Ella on Broadway and received a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
3) This musical was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical.
"Look at me I am gorgeous.
I am absolutely gorgeous.
There's this avalanche of beauty in one woman and I'm it.
Ahh.
Oh look at the way all of the parts fit together.
Stunning.
See the way my nose stopped running.
I was positive this creature was there inside here ol' me.
All bottled up waiting to get free.
Now I see the real me.
Look at this, look at that.
Look at those, let me just feel me.
Beautiful, glamorous, raidient, ravishing.
Look at the hair.
Look at this shape.
Look everywhere.
I am such a devine me.
Every studio will sign me.
My cup runneth over.
Whoever saw such a complete wow!
Nobody will say no to me now.
No one, is as, gorgeous, as.
Me-Ahhhhhhh."