Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella

December 14 – 31, 2023
Performed for a live audience on the MainStage
Run time: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes,
including a 20-minute intermission

Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II


TONY AWARD-WINNING BROADWAY MUSICAL

Bring the whole family to experience the timeless tale of Cinderella like never before in this captivating musical adaptation. Step into a world where magic dances, dreams come true, and kindness triumphs against all odds. With a bit of help from the fairy godmother, a magical pumpkin carriage transformation, and a dash of humour, Cinderella promises the entire family will have a ball!

Since the original broadcast on CBS in 1957 starring the legendary Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella has charmed and inspired audiences all over the world.

Accolades:
Nominee: Nine 2013 Tony Awards, including Best Book of a Musical and Best Revival of a Musical
Winner: 2014 Tony Award for Best Costume Design for a Musical
Winner: Three 2013 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Orchestrations

CINDERELLA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com

“It’s entertaining, well produced, and moving.”

– Colin Thomas

“Perfect outing for the whole family this holiday season!”

– Jay Minter, On the List

“Attractive, energetic young cast and some rousing musical numbers make this production a holiday winner.”

– Jerry Wasserman, Vancouverplays.com

TRAILER

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES & SHOWTIMES

Thurs. Dec 14 – 7:30PM (Pay-What-You-Will Preview)
Fri. Dec 15 – 7:30PM (Opening Night)
Sat. Dec 16 – 1:00PM & 7:30PM
Sun. Dec 17 – 1:00PM (Dress Up Matinee)
Tues. Dec 19 – 7:30PM
Wed. Dec 20 – 1:00PM (Open Experience & Talkback)
Thurs. Dec 21 – 7:30PM (Ballroom Dancing Workshop)
Fri. Dec 22 – 7:30PM
Sat. Dec 23 – 1:00PM & 7:30PM
Tues. Dec 26 – 1:00PM
Wed. Dec 27 – 1:00PM
Thurs. Dec 28 – 7:30PM (Ballroom Dancing Workshop)
Fri. Dec 29 – 7:30PM (VocalEye Live Audio Description)
Sat. Dec 30 – 1:00PM & 7:30PM
Sun. Dec 31 – 1:00PM & 7:30PM (New Year’s Eve Toast)

TICKET PRICES

Adults
Zone 1: $70
Zone 2: $60
Zone 3: $40

Children (Ages 0-12)
Zone 1, 2 & 3: $25

Student Rush*
Zone 1, 2 & 3: $30

*Student Rush tickets can only be purchased on the same day of the performance online, by phone or at the door. Student Rush tickets are only applicable to students in secondary and post-secondary institutions. Students must show valid ID from an accredited educational institution when presenting their ticket.

Creative Team

Johnna Wright*

Director

Sean Bayntun

Music Director

Nicol Spinola*

Choreographer

Jennifer Stewart †

Co-Set and Props Designer

Sophie Tang †

Co-Set and Props Designer/Lighting Designer

Alaia Hamer†

Costume Designer

Darren John

Sound Designer

Philomena Sondergaard

Stage Manager

Mandy Huang

Assistant Stage Manager

Mike Kovac*

Co-Fight Director

Devon Vecchio

Apprentice Stage Manager

Dane Smit

Fight Captain

Sylvie La Riviere

FIGHT DIRECTOR

Danica Kobayashi

Dance Captain

Cast

Ali Watson*

Ella

Kamyar Pazandeh*

Topher

Lossen Chambers*

Madame

Ryan Maschke

Lord Pinkleton/As Cast

Tainui Kuru

Sebastian/As Cast

Caitriona Murphy*

Marie

Danica Kobayashi

Gabrielle

Sarah Cantuba*

Charlotte

Ben Brown

Jean-Michel

Alyson Vance

Instructor

Bio

Alyson Vance

Instructor
she/her

Alyson is a multidisciplinary performance artist with the privilege of creating and playing in Vancouver, on the unceeded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. Alyson is a graduate of Studio 58 as of last spring, where she found both her craft and community. She had the honour last season of making her Gateway debut in the ensemble of Cinderella and is thrilled to be back to the familiar space, now teaching for the first time. She is so excited to encourage joy through her teaching practice and hopes the joy will always remain.

Ava Maddison

Ensemble

Dane Smit

Ensemble / Understudy Jean-Michel / Understudy Sebastian

Darian Ngai

Ensemble

Holly Bradbury

Ensemble

Jaren Guerreiro

Ensemble

Megan Greenwood

Ensemble / Understudy Ella / Understudy Marie / Understudy Gabrielle

Sarah Lane

Ensemble / Understudy Madame / Understudy Charlotte

Vuk Prodanovic

Ensemble / Understudy Topher / Understudy Lord Pinkleton

Aldryn Saplala

Children’s Ensemble

Ariel Liu

Children’s Ensemble

* The participation of this Artist is arranged by permission of Canadian Actors’ Equity Association under the provisions of the Dance•Opera•Theatre Policy.
† Indicates designers on this production are represented by the Associated Designers of Canada, IATSE Local ADC659.

Sponsors

Stir

Media Sponsor

CHMB AM1320

Media Sponsor

Georgia Straight

Media Sponsor

Fluevog

In-Kind Sponsor

  • Audience Considerations

    This production contains smoke/haze and flashing lights.
    Recommended for all ages 5+

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