Beijing audiences will get a chance to see the Cinderella production from Broadway Asia Entertainment, on the second leg of their tour across Asia.

Tony-award winner Lea Salonga (Cinderella) and her Australian prince, Peter Saide, attended a press conference to help promote the Broadway musical on Sunday.

To bump up the atmosphere, the duo treated the media to a rendition of the play's famous song "Ten Minutes Ago," accompanied on the piano by musical director Michael Duff.

Lea Salonga remarked that there was a lot of humor in this production, even in the serious scenes.

Wang Ying, general manager of the Beijing Children's Art Theater, a co-sponsor of the play, believes the story has a deeper meaning.

"The musical is a fairy tale about dreams. It is not only for children but for the whole family," said Wang.

"Cinderella" will run at the Beijing Exhibition Theater from October 24 to 30.

(CRI September 9, 2008)