HAVILAND, Kan. — Barclay College has announced dates for its newest musical production, Rodgers’ and Hammerstein's CINDERELLA. Audiences of all ages will love this production. They will be amazed by this cast's incredible choreography, acting, and vocal talents. Of course, you can also expect a little bit of magic.
Performances are on April 14, 15, 21, and 22 at 7:00 p.m. and April 16 and 23 at 3:00 p.m. at Barclay College’s Ross-Ellis Fine Arts Center. Tickets are on sale now at barclaycollege.edu/Cinderella. Adult tickets are $10, and children’s tickets (ages 5-12) are $5. All tickets in the center section are $15. For tickets by phone or for any questions, call Randi Shetley at (620)862-5252.
This retelling of the classic fairytale follows Ella, who lives with her horrible and uncaring stepmother Madame and two stepsisters, Charlotte and Gabrielle, and the collision of her world with that of Prince Topher at a ball planned by the scheming advisor Sebastian. The cast of 30 includes both Barclay College students and local community members. Senior Liz Johnson (Moran, KS) will take on the title role with Freshman Logan Rosales (Wichita, KS) as Prince Topher. Sophomore Makaila VanSlyke (Big Spring, TX) plays crazy Marie, an old woman with a mysterious secret.
Cinderella is the only musical Richard Rodgers, and Oscar Hammerstein II wrote specifically for television. The original broadcast in 1957 starred Julie Andrews and was remade in 1965 with Lesley Ann Warren in the title role. The musical is also well-known for its 1997 reboot starring Whitney
Houston and Brandy Norwood. In 2013, a new Broadway version premiered with Douglas Carter Beane's book introducing new characters and songs to the story. It received nine Tony Award nominations and one win. Barclay College Theatre will be producing this latest version of the classic tale.
The Barclay College Theatre creative team is thrilled to collaborate on another great production. Randi Shetley directs this incredible cast of Barclay College students and local community members. Traci Ballard once again brings her skill as a choreographer to this project. Vocal Director Kim Stuart leads the musical with her expertise in choral music and as vocal coach. Deb Folkerts and Lori Binford design and create the costumes with their incredible team. Casey Roberts once again manages all the technical aspects of the show.
Cinderella is presented through a special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of the Rodgers and Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com.
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