Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20 8/23/22 New Tonight August 23 2022
Tonight (Tuesday August 23 2022), ABC broadcasts an episode of the series “20/20” titled “Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20“.
We’ve got the scoop on everything you need to know about tonight’s episode of 20/20, including if it’s new, the time, cast, how to watch and all the episode details!
20/20 “Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20” 8/23/2022 Episode Summary
ABC News Studios will air “Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20” on TUESDAY, AUG. 23 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu. The 25th anniversary celebration of “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella” will feature members of its all-star cast – Brandy, Whoopi Goldberg, Paolo Montalban, Victor Garber, Bernadette Peters, Jason Alexander and Veanne Cox. Following the news special, The Wonderful World of Disney will air, for the first time on broadcast television in more than two decades, a presentation of the original film (9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT), which is available to stream on Disney+.
The classic Disney live-action film marked a groundbreaking moment in television history, introducing America’s first Black Cinderella (Brandy) and Fairy Godmother (Whitney Houston). The ABC News Studios reunion special explores how the revolutionary made-for-television musical expanded society’s view of the term “princess” and includes interviews with original cast members, as well as rare behind-the-scenes footage with Whitney Houston.
The one-hour program, airing during Disney’s World Princess Week, also dives into the film’s positive impact on representation in Hollywood and features interviews with stars who share a connection to the project, including Tony(R), GRAMMY(R) and Emmy(R) Award-winning actor and singer Billy Porter, who played the gender-neutral fairy godmother, Fabulous Godmother, in the 2021 Amazon Original “Cinderella” reimagining; actress Jade Jones, who plays Belle in the off-Broadway tour of “Beauty and the Beast”; and singer-songwriter and choreographer Todrick Hall, a “Cinderella” superfan who has drawn inspiration from the film throughout his career.
“Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20” features interviews with the original production team from “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” including producers Debra Martin Chase and Neil Meron, costume designer Ellen Mirojnick and more.
“We’re delighted that the 25th anniversary of this landmark incarnation of ‘Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ is being celebrated on its original network,” said Imogen Lloyd Webber, SVP at Concord Theatricals, on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. “Rodgers & Hammerstein’s unforgettable score is truly timeless – still enchanting listeners 80 years after their partnership began and 65 years since their ‘Cinderella’ first charmed the largest audience in television history.”
Is Tonight’s Episode New or a Repeat?
Tonight’s 20/20 Episode “Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20” of “20/20” is all new!
What Time is 20/20 “Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20” On Tonight?
Tonight’s 20/20 Episode “Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20” will be broadcast on ABC at 8:00PM ET/PT.
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Watch 20/20 “Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20” Online
You can find episodes on the ABC website and watch full episodes on Hulu.
20/20 Series Information
ABC News’ “20/20” is an award-winning primetime program anchored by David Muir and Amy Robach. A proven leader as a long-form newsmagazine for over 40 years, “20/20” features unforgettable, character-driven true crime mysteries, exclusive newsmaker interviews, hard-hitting investigative reports and in-depth coverage of high profile stories
