"With its time-tested tale, its melodic Rogers and Hammerstein score, its attractive cast, colorful costumes and penchant for broad comedy and cute puppetry, the Cinderella at the Theatre at Madison Square Garden adds up to a bright family entertainment...Leave this show smiling."
-Lawrence Van Gelder, New York Times
"Cinderella is a princess of a show."
-The Siegels, TheatreMania
"With this new national touring production of Cinderella, director Gabriel Barre and writer Tom Briggs prove it’s possible to turn a charming television musical into a magical stage production."
-Jay Handelman, Variety
"The totally delightful, shimmering Papermill production of Rogers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella exceeds all expectations. Succeeding triumphantly on all levels, it is likely the finest stage adaptation yet seen…The star of the evening is director Gabriel Barre."
-Bob Rendell, TalkinBroadway.com
"Pure theatre magic…Gabriel Barre has directed this comedy of bad manners with panache."
-Naomi Siegel, New York Times