Glass Slippers Take Spotlight as Cinderella Premieres on Broadway

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The inaugural Broadway production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” officially opened on March 3 at the Broadway Theatre and has already started charming audiences from all over the world.

Stars Santino Fontana and Laura Osnes pose during the Broadway premiere of "Cinderella"Stars Santino Fontana and Laura Osnes pose during the Broadway premiere of “Cinderella” on March 3, 2013, at the Broadway Theatre in New York City (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

The cast featured Laura Osnes as Cinderella, Santino Fontana as the Prince, Harriet Harris as the Stepmother, and Victoria Clark as the Fairy Godmother.

The beloved fairy tale’s stage version is based on the 1957 television special created by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II that starred the fantastic musical artist Julie Andrews.

The cast of Broadway's "Cinderella" bow during the show's curtain callThe cast of Broadway’s “Cinderella” bow during the show’s curtain call (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

Laura Osnes starred in the title role of Cinderella on Broadway from January 25, 2013, to January 26, 2014. She was then replaced by Carly Rae Jepsen.

Osnes’s performance in Cinderella was a critical and commercial success. She won a Drama Desk Award for her performance and was nominated for a Tony Award.

Laura Osnes thanks the crowd during the Broadway production of "Cinderella"Laura Osnes thanks the crowd during the Broadway production of “Cinderella” (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

Of course, Cinderella isn’t Cinderella without a glass slipper, which brings us here.

While it’s totally impractical to wear actual glass slippers, let alone during a Broadway performance, the costume designers got a little creative with Laura’s footwear.

Laura Osnes hikes up her dress to reveal the "glass" slippers she wore during her role as Cinderella during the musical's Broadway performanceLaura Osnes hikes up her dress to reveal the “glass” slippers she wore during her role as Cinderella during the musical’s Broadway performance (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

Audience members could catch a glimpse of Cinderella’s “glass” slippers, which appeared to be a delicate glitter pump with a low heel and transparent panes.

Laura Osnes's feet in glittery "glass" Cinderella slippersLaura Osnes’s feet in glittery “glass” Cinderella slippers (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

If glittery pumps instead of glass slippers are good enough for the Broadway musical cast, they’re good enough for us.

Alice + Olivia’s “Larimore” glitter pumps might be your best bet if you’re looking for a realistic glass slipper substitute.

These platform pumps are covered in silvery blue glitter and feature 5-plus-inch-tall stiletto heels.

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We’ll be the first to admit that those platforms aren’t exactly conducive to dancing. For a shorter heel, Sergio Rossi‘s “All Over Strass” pumps feature Swarovski crystals of different sizes covering the entire surface.

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One thing’s for sure, with the price tag dangling from these beauties, you might think twice about losing these!