MOUNT VERNON – Mount Vernon Nazarene University’s Music Department and Theatre Program presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s "Cinderella" (Broadway version), which features music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics and original book by Oscar Hammerstein II, and new book by Douglas Carter Beane.
Since its debut in 1957, "Cinderella" has enchanted fans of all ages. Originally written for television, the musical has been adapted four times since. The most recent adaptation, the Broadway version, premiered in 2013. It features all the favorite music of the original and a new book by Douglas Carter Beane. A timeless tale of overcoming the seemingly impossible with determination, faith and a little bit of magic, "Cinderella" will delight audiences of all ages.
Cast:
Judy Bennett – Cinderella
Chloe Hall – Cinderella’s Understudy
Tyler Maddux – Prince Topher
Kenzie Potter – Marie
Logan Davis – Sebastian
Destiny Fullerton – Madame
Naomi Painter – Gabrielle
Taryn King – Charlotte
Ryan Vetters – Jean-Michel
Nathaniel Dersom – Lord Pinkleton
Alex Pittman – Buttercup
Leandra Viscion – Yvonne
Kara Jenkins – Coach Driver
Knights – Lucy Beaulieu, Caleb D’Imperio, Emily Driver, Ashley Farrar and Abigail Ralston
Townsfolk – Alyssa Fraley, Chloe Hall, Andrea Hoagland, Kara Jenkins, Bethany Rider, Halle Smith and Mallery Thompson
The show’s creative team is:
Zac Sherman – artistic director
Sabina Anderson – music director
Michelle Taylor – choreographer
Marhin Chismar – assistant director/makeup
Sam Weaver – assistant director/stage manager
Kylee Dettmer – assistant choreographer
Noah Tucker – sound technician
“'Cinderella' is a magical show, in every sense of the word,” Sherman said. “To do that justice, we will be performing our musical, for the first time, at the Memorial Theater in downtown Mount Vernon. The cast and crew of the show have been hard at work and are thrilled to be able to perform in this beautiful venue.”
Performances will be Friday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 15, at 2:30 p.m., at the Knox Memorial Theater, 112 E High St., Mount Vernon.
Tickets cost $10 for adults and $8 for MVNU students, anyone under 18, or those with a military ID. Tickets for all performances can be purchased online at theatre.mvnu.edu or at the box office beginning one hour prior to show time. Seating opens approximately 30 minutes prior to show time. This production is suitable for all audiences.
"Cinderella" is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatrical on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. For more information, visit ConcordTheatricals.com.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit theatre.mvnu.edu, email theatre@mvnu.edu, or call the MVNU Theatre coordinator at 740-397-9000 ext. 4235. Follow MVNU Theatre on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with the latest program news and events.
