Artistry Community Theatre will present Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic Cinderella this month. Performances will be held at the Keeseville Elks #2072.
Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Tony Award-winning musical has been warming audiences’ hearts since its debut on television in 1957, starring Julie Andrews.
Filling the tiny glass slippers this summer is Nora Mockus, who says she was over the moon when she landed her dream role as Cinderella. It all started when she first saw Brandy star as the princess in 1997, alongside Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother. This was another wildly successful television remake of the R&H musical. Mockus feels she is finally getting the chance to, “live that little girl’s dream”. She hopes audiences, children, and adults alike, will share in her deep adoration for the enchanting story when they see ACT’s production. She encourages kids to come dressed up in their princess apparel too! “I mean who doesn’t want to be a princess?!” Mockus exclaims with giddiness.
Making Cinderella’s life miserable this summer is her stepmother, played by Elizabeth Hebert. The charming royal who finds himself smitten with the dusty heroine is Prince Christopher, played by Ethan Luoma.
With great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, this romantic fairy tale is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. ACT’s production of R&H’s Cinderella is brought to life by a dazzling cast featuring 25 local performers of all ages, and an accomplished creative team spearheaded by stage/music director, Derrick Hopkins, and choreographer, Megan Land.
The magical production run of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella kicks off July 16th at 7 pm. Shows continue on July 17th at 1 pm & 6 pm, and July 19th, 20th, 21st & 22nd at 7 pm. Tickets are $15 and are on sale at http://www.artistrytheatre.org.
A Closing Gala event fit for royalty wraps up Cinderella’s summer at 5 pm on July 23rd. Guests will be served dinner, accompanied by live music courtesy of the Adirondack Jazz Orchestra, followed by a viewing of the last performance of Cinderella. Ticket prices for the gala event: $60 per ticket or $100 per couple.
Please note the following previously announced performances are now cancelled: July 14 (Opening Gala), July 15 @ 7pm, July 16 @ 2pm
