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Fun ‘Cinderella’ not your Disney princess tale

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Cinderella (Missy Karle) washes clothes while her evil family hovers behind her in the Emerald City Theatre's production of "Cinderella." The evil family includes stepsister Grace (Tommy Bullington), left, stepmother (Heather Townsend) and stepsister Temperance (Mark Kosten).

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The whiny stepsisters, Grace (Tommy Bullington) and Temperance (Mark Kosten), steal the show in the Emerald City Theatre's production of "Cinderella." The children's play runs now through Jan. 6 at the Broadway Playhouse in Chicago.

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Cinderella's stepsister, Grace (Tommy Bullington), tries to charm Prince Jason (Blake Reddick) during the Emerald City Theatre's production of "Cinderella."

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Cinderella (Missy Karle) is transformed from a rag-wearing housekeeper into a glamorous beauty in the Emerald City Theatre's production of "Cinderella."

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Prince Jason (Blake Reddick) dances with Cinderella (Missy Karle) during the Emerald City Theatre's production of "Cinderella."

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Cinderella (Missy Karle) washes clothes while her evil family hovers behind her in the Emerald City Theatre's production of "Cinderella." The evil family, from left, includes stepsister Grace (Tommy Bullington), stepmother (Heather Townsend) and stepsister Temperance (Mark Kosten).

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It's obvious, from the opening scene, that the Emerald City Theatre's production of "Cinderella" isn't a copycat version of the popular Disney princess story. For starters, Cinderella is a brunette. She looks more like Katy Perry than the blond cartoon princess. However, it's the script, dotted with subtle comedy, that makes this hourlong children's play fun for both children and adults.