Several reasons account for the enjoyment of Hillbarn Theatre & Conservatory’s musical production of “Cinderella.”

Chief among them are the character-defining costumes designed by Pam Lampkin, especially the outlandishly elaborate dresses worn by Cinderella’s two stepsisters and stepmother.

On the other hand, in a puff of smoke, the raggedy dress worn by Cinderella (here called Ella) magically transforms into a lovely gown. A similar transformation takes place as the beggar woman, Marie, becomes Cinderella’s fairy godmother.

Another reason for the show’s success is the show itself with music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a new book by Douglas Carter Beane.

Yet another reason is director Randy O’Hara, who also is co-choreographer with Zoë Swenson-Graham. He has

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