Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

November 29, 2024 — December 22, 2024

Civic Auditorium

The Prince is Giving a Ball! Join us this holiday season for A Lovely Night of music and magic. It’s Possible! Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella opens on the Auditorium stage November 29. This contemporary take on a classic tale features a rich score with favorites, including In My Own Little Corner, Impossible, and Ten Minutes Ago. Make this a holiday treat for the entire family! 

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

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

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Ella – Ava Grunder*
Topher – Peter Bryant
Marie/Fairy Godmother – Melinda Vanderbilt
Madame – Sydney Lewis
Gabrielle – Anna Cafagna
Charlotte – Kaitlyn Lee*
Sebastian – Ben Zylman
Lord Pinkleton – Joby Hertel
Jean-Michel – Alex Cole

 

Ensemble

  • Aaron Potter
  • Andi Potter
  • Izabella Albarran
  • Christopher S. Blades
  • Gabrielle Balanda
  • Ryan Burke
  • Gwenee´ Hart
  • Jared Volz
  • Jeannine Nicole Jones
  • Laurie L. Nic
  • Lily Evans*
  • Luis Raziel Barbosa
  • Sarah Aiello
  • R.J. Soule´

Featured Dancers

  • Bri Berning
  • Elizabeth Gonzalez*
  • Evan Gorman*
  • Katey Martinek
  • Victoria Smith^
  • Maria Welser*

^Dance Captain
*Civic debut

Musicians

  • Marie McColley-Kerstetter – Conductor/Keyboard
  • Nick Rankin – Violin
  • Chris Garrett – Keyboard
  • Gia Evans – Flute
  • Wendy Mazer – Oboe/English Horn
  • Dawn Garrett – Clarinet/Bass Clarinet
  • Peter Formanek – Clarinet/Bass Clarinet/Bassoon
  • Mason Christofferson – Trumpet
  • Gretchen Bonnema – French Horn
  • Mitchell Vandermeulan – Trombone
  • Andy Knibloe – Drums
  • Mark Tomlonson – Bass

Crew

  • Floor Managers – Isaac Byler, Ashley Beach
  • Light Board Operator – Robyn Shepich, Elvin E. East (sub)
  • A1 Operator – Brian R. Bay
  • A2 Operator – Emma Pegouske
  • Floor/Fly Crew – Torri Jo Mitchell, Ally Mayo, Ryan Burke, Tammy Mammel, Mike Nangle, Larry Foster-Goodrich
    Dressers – Joni Edwards, Amari Fisher, Kelsey Jordan, Eliana Tangeman, Molly Duffy (sub)
  • Follow Spot Operators – Alan Moerdyk, Elia Ingerham
  • Playback Operator – Abby Newman
  • Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
  • Music Director – Marie McColley-Kerstetter
  • Choreographer – Sara Sherman
  • Scenic Designer – David Kyhn
  • Costume Designer – Elaine Kauffman
  • Lighting Designer – Delaney McKenzie
  • Sound Designer – Jacob Myny
  • Technical Director – Phillip A. Miller
  • Properties Master – Christopher Lewis
  • Properties Artisan – Jamie Chapin
  • Photographer/Graphic Designer – Deborah Mitchell
  • Videographer – Katherine Mumma
  • Production Stage Manager – Stacey Jaeger
  • Director of Volunteers – Mike Artis
  • Artistic Director – Anthony J. Hamilton
  • Executive Director – Laura M. Zervic

Performance Dates

Friday, November 29, 2024, at 7:30 PM *
Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM (ASL Interpreted & Audio Described)
Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM
Friday, December 6, 2024, at 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM ^
Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 2:00 PM
Friday, December 13, 2024, at 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM
Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 2:00 PM
Friday, December 20, 2024, at 7:30 PM
Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 2:00 PM
Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 2:00 PM

* Theme Night – Happily, Ever After Night: The prince is giving a ball and you are cordially invited. Come in your most fashionable ball attire and receive a treat on Friday, November 29, 2024

^Add On – Children’s Christmas Jingle at the Park Club, to learn more click here.

This production is performed in two acts with a 15-minute intermission.

This production includes flashing lights, water-based fog and haze.

Venue
Civic Auditorium
329 S. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Seating
All performances in the Civic Auditorium feature reserved seating. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.

Parking
Parking is located behind the Carver Center. Street parking is available for free after 5:00 PM on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.

The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.