Rodgers + Hammerstein’s
CINDERELLA
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Brittni Shambaugh Addison
JUNE 30 – AUG 25
MAINSTAGE THEATRE
A magical musical romance for the whole family…
This 2013 Broadway adaptation of the classic story crackles with sweetness and freshness and features new characters, a hilarious libretto by Tony-award winning playwright Douglas Carter Beane, exciting twists, and the classic score by Rodgers and Hammerstein featuring unforgettable songs such as “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago.”
Musical, Family Friendly, Romance
Family Friendly Information
This is family-friendly production for children of all ages! All children over the age of 2 must be ticketed; children under the age of 2 seated on the lap or in the arms of a ticketed caregiver are free. Families with very young children are encouraged to purchase tickets in rows J-O, seats 7-14 or rows P-S, seats 1-4 to allow for easy access in and out of the theatre, if needed. Please be aware that if your child becomes disruptive, you may be asked to leave the theatre.
Royal Tea Parties
Seeing Cinderella on July 7, 22, or 28 or August 5 or 18? Then join us at 6pm on the Cliffside Patio north of the Mainstage for special pre-show event for our young audience members!
Dress in your royal best and join us for an enchanted tea party. Each guest will enjoy snacks, beverages, a photo op, and create their own special crown to wear to the performance of Cinderella!
Reccomended for ages 0-10. Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
$20 Children 2+ | $5 Accompanying Adults
Simply add on the Royale Tea Party when you purchase your tickets to Cinderella.
Content Advisory
This play contains music, romance, and lots of magic.
Please see CRT’s complete list of Content Advisories and Trigger Warnings for additional information.
ASL-Interpreted Performances
During ASL-interpreted performances, American Sign Language interpreters are located near the stage. Patrons using this service will be seated in an area that gives the best sight lines to follow both the interpretation and the action on stage. One signed performance will be offered for each CRT production Aug 11 – 13, 2023.
Seating in the designated area (denoted by an ear icon) may be purchased online, through boxoffice@creederep.com, or by calling the box office at (719) 658-2540 (voice).
Photos by McLeod Creative, John Gary Brown, & Brooke Ophoff
Brittni Shambaugh Addison
Director’s Note
SEBASTIAN: What is this bewitchery you practice?
ELLA: It’s just kindness.
Imagine – a world in which everyone focused first and foremost on being KIND. A world in which that kindness was TRANSFORMATIVE. A world in which, on the day when you overslept, lost your dog, dropped your phone, misplaced your car keys, and stubbed your toe, every person you encountered along the way presented you with KINDNESS. How much more bearable would that day have been?! What a beautiful world that would be!
And yet, a world like that feels so improbable. Implausible. IMPOSSIBLE.
But let’s just IMAGINE. Let’s escape into a world where nothing is impossible. A world in which simple acts of kindness open the door for magic, wonder, and happily ever afters. As you sit in the theatre, allow yourself to escape into the pages of a fairytale book. As you watch the players bring this story to life, allow yourself to believe in magic. And as you see a beloved story presented in a new way, allow yourself to trust that the impossible is possible.
I think probably kindness is my number one attribute in a human being. I’ll put it before any of the things like courage or bravery or generosity or anything else. -Roald Dahl
CAST & CREATIVE TEAM
CREATIVE TEAM
Director Brittni Shambaugh Addison
Music Director Andy Hudson
Choreographer Nikki Mirza
Scenic Design Lindsay Fuori**
Costume Design Becca Janney
Lighting Design Kevin Frazier
Sound Design Johnathan Taylor
Intimacy Choreographer Jenni Harbour
EDI Deputy Kae Twichell
STAGE MANAGEMENT
Stage Manager Mary Ruth Knackstedt*
Asst. Stage Manager Kelsea Sibold
CAST
Ella Heidi Carann Snider
Topher Tony King
Madame Anne Faith Butler*
Sebastian Lee Hollis Bussie*
Lord Pinkleton Matthew Tyler Horn*
Marie Dana Cullinane
Gabrielle Savanna Padilla
Charlotte Bethany Eilean Talley
Jean-Michel Lavour Addison*
Ensemble Teonna Wesley*
Ensemble Graham Ward*
Ensemble Sierra Stallmann
Ensemble Cameron Davis
BAND
Piano Andy Hudson
Cello Megan Rayl
Reed Doubler Dawson Horey