MANSFIELD, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—The Mansfield Youth Theatre (MY Theatre) is set to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) on the stage of the Renaissance’s Theatre 166 from April 12 to 14 as part of the Mechanics Bank Education Series.
Directed by Dauphne Maloney with musical direction by Brian K. Nabors, the performances will take place at 7:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 PM on Sunday. Tickets are priced at $15 for general admission and are available at the Renaissance Box Office, via phone, and online at rentickets.org.
In a special initiative, MY Theatre will offer a free sensory-friendly performance of Cinderella on Saturday, April 13 at 1 PM for families of individuals with special needs. Registration for free tickets is required by visiting or calling the Renaissance Box Office at (419) 522-2726.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, a timeless enchantment reborn, features songs such as “Ten Minutes Ago,” “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?” and “Impossible.” The original musical was presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews and was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Its recreation in 1965 and 1997 were successful in transporting new generations to the miraculous kingdom of dreams come true. This Enchanted Edition is inspired by the 1997 teleplay.
The cast is led by Cassandra Kurek as Cinderella, and Zakari Ramos as Prince Christopher, with MaKayla Lawrence as the Fairy Godmother; Elina Gilland as the Stepmother; Morgyn Beasley and Isla Donley as the Stepsisters, Grace and Joy; Graycen Stevens as the Royal Steward, Lionel; and Taylor Beasley and Gage Workman as Queen Constantina and King Maximillian.
“Cinderella is the quintessential rags to riches fairy tale that has such a universal appeal. Almost every culture has a Cinderella story. It transcends generations, leaving all who experience a telling of the tale in any form, full of hope and celebrating the resilience of the human spirit,” shares Maloney.
For more information, visit rentickets.org or call the Renaissance Box Office at (419) 522-2726.