is partly based on the Grimm Brothers' version of "Cinderella", including the enchanted birds, mother's grave, three balls, and mutilation and blinding of the stepsisters. It opened on Broadway in 1987 and has had many revivals. In this show, Cinderella is actually the Baker's ex-sister-in-law, since she married her prince and her prince's brother married Rapunzel, and the baker is Rapunzel's brother. After she divorced the prince she became Rapunzel and the Baker's ex-sister-in-law. Cinderella is a musical composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber that premiered in the West End in 2021. Films and television Over the decades, hundreds of films have been made that are either direct adaptations from Cinderella or have plots loosely based on the story. Animation Aschenputtel (1922), a silhouette shadow play short by Lotte Reiniger. The short silent film uses exaggerated figures and has no background, which creates a stark look. The film shows Aschenputtel's step-sisters graphically hacking their feet off to fit into the glass slipper. Cinderella (1922), an animated Laugh-O-Gram produced by Walt Disney, first released on 6 December 1922. This film was about seven and half minutes long. Cinderella (1925), an animated short film directed by Walter Lantz, produced by Bray Studios Inc. A Kick for Cinderella (1925), an animated short film directed by Bud Fisher, in the Mutt and Jeff series of comic strip adaptations. Cinderella Blues (1931), a Van Beuren animated short film featuring a feline version of the Cinderella character. Poor Cinderella (1934), Fleischer Studios' first color cartoon and only appearance of Betty Boop in color during the Fleischer era. A Coach for Cinderella (1937) – Jam Handy, Chevrolet advert A Ride for Cinderella (1937) – Jam Handy, Chevrolet advert Cinderella Meets Fella (1938), a Merrie Melodies animated short film featuring Egghead, the character who would eventually evolve into Elmer Fudd, as Prince Charming. Cinderella (1950), a Walt Disney animated feature released on 15 February 1950, now considered one of Disney's classics as well as the most well-known film adaptation, including incorporating the titular character as a Disney Princess and its franchise. Cinderella II: Dreams Come True (2002), a direct-to-video sequel to the 1950 film. Cinderella III: A Twist in Time (2007), another direct-to-video sequel to the previous film. Ancient Fistory (1953) a Popeye parody animated short film. Señorella and the Glass Huarache (1964), a Looney Tunes animated short film that transplants the story to a Mexican setting. Festival of