Hinton Battle in CINDY

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3 Time Tony Award Winner, Hinton Battle, joins the cast Off Broadway Producer/Director, Stepp Stewart, breathes new life into a forgotten story. Cindy, the 1978 television special, loosely based on Cinderella, lives again. The Director has adapted the musical from the small screen to the big stage at Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center for a One Night Only Performance, Wednesday, September 10th @ 8:00pm. The 3 time a tony award winner HInton Battle will play the role of James, Cindy's Father. The DC native rose to fame on Broadway as the original Scarecrow in THE WIZ and went on to win the Tony Awards for THE TAP DANCE KID, SOPHISTICATED LADIES, and MISS SAIGON. The New York/ Atlanta cast consist of Michelle M. Robinson, who appeared in the Tony Award winning revival of CHICAGO for 12 years, Danette Sheppard, SMOKEY JOES CAFE, local singing sensations, Avis LaShawn, Ronda Reese Heaggans, Jamie Moreen of VH1's SINGLE LADES, and Atlanta's own Tri-Cities High School alumni, Dri Jack, in the title role of Cindy. The cast is currently in rehearsal and recording the Pre-Broadway soundtrack. Broadway Veteran, Stepp Stewart, often seen on The Emmy Award winning Dr. Oz Show, has written all new songs as well as choreographed and written enhancements to the book, making it work for the stage. He has had continued success with his family friendly. productions, SHOW N TELL The Musical and the smash hit, Stepp Stewart's A SOULFUL CHRISTMAS, which will run in Houston, TX and Atlanta, GA this holiday season. Along with being a television personality he is an Emmy Nominated song writer.Cindy (The Fairy-tale Musical) set in Harlem 1943, tells the story of a southern girl, who is reunited with her father and anxious to meet her new stepmother and sisters. She quickly finds herself in a house full of mean spirited relatives who don't give her the reception she was expecting. Cindy never stops believing in Love & Happiness. Be prepared to Laugh, Cry, Scream and Shout for Cindy.The "One Night Only" performance will be Wednesday, September 10th at 8:00pm at Porter Sanford III Performing Arts Center 3181 Rainbow Dr. Decatur, GA 30034 Tickets on sale

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