Alabama Dance Theatre: Cinderella

Montgomery, AL - Back by popular demand, the Alabama Dance Theatre, celebrating its 22nd Season of Dreams, will present the full-length fairytale classic “Cinderella” on Friday, November 21st, Saturday November 22nd, and Sunday, November 23rd at the new Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. The Alabama Dance Theatre presented a critically acclaimed Cinderella Part I last spring, and will complete the fairy-tale and leave the audience mesmerized.

Choreographed by ADT’s own award winning Choreographer, Sara Sanford, “Cinderella” is certain to delight all ages with its comedy, beauty, and romance. See the magic of true love come to life on stage with Prokofiev’s superb score.

This masterpiece production, staged at the beautifully designed Montgomery Performing Arts Centre will feature new lavish sets and stunning costumes.

The story begins with Cinderella oppressed by her wicked Stepmother and Stepsisters played by stage veterans Emily Caruso, Valari Lagrone Radford, and Foye DuBose. Cinderella played by Anne Caroline Thompson never complains and suffers in silence. One day a great ball for the Prince is announced and all the young ladies of the kingdom are invited. The Stepmother and Stepsisters try to prevent Cinderella from going to the ball but through wonder and magic she appears at the ball with help from her Fairy Godmother. The Prince sees her and falls in love. Cinderella must leave before midnight or her gown will be reduced to rags. In her hurry to flee the ball she leaves behind a sparkling glass slipper. The prince travels to the far ends of the earth in a desperate search for the woman he loves. Witness the magic and beauty of this timeless fairy tale as Cinderella and her Prince live happily ever after.

ADT’s annual “Mistletoe” concert featuring “Cinderella” is sponsored by Alagasco, Merrill Lynch, and WSFA, along with Alabama State Council on the Arts.

Performances are November 21st at 7:30 p.m., a special children’s matinee on Saturday, November 22nd at 2:30 p.m.*, and 7:30 pm., and Sunday, November 23rd at 2:30 p.m. at the new Montgomery Performing Arts Centre. Tickets go on sale Monday, October 27 and range in price from $15-$30. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information on classes, performances, or tickets visit www.alabamadancetheatre.com.

*After the shortened matinee performance on Saturday, November 22nd, children are invited onstage to meet Cinderella and other characters at an additional charge of $5.

** The Alabama Dance Theatre along with the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre will host a special FREE performance in honor of our Military Friday, November 21, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. All active duty, retirees, reserve and national guard military personnel and their families who present valid government military ID cards may pick up their tickets at the MPAC Box Office. You are encouraged to get these complimentary tickets early!**