I actually had a chance to talk to the music director of this version of Cinderella once, and I believe the reason he gave for a soundtrack not being released was that it was a Disney production, and Whitney's recording label, Arista, wouldn't allow it. Or something like that.
Oh, and P.S. I actually loved this version, and here's why: it featured pop music/TV stars that would be recognizable to a huge segment of the population that normally wouldn't be caught dead watching an old Rodgers & Hammerstein musical, namely kids and teenagers who only listen to pop/hip hop music. That's where it all starts---a little kid is gonna watch it, think, "Hey, musicals can be cool" and then maybe branch out by watching more musicals...and so on. If that's what it takes to increase awareness and interest in theatre, I'm all for it.
"Word of advice: Be who you are, wear what you want---just learn how to run real fast." Marc, UGLY BETTY
Updated On: 4/4/05 at 04:49 PM