Rodgers + Hammerstein’s
CINDERELLA

The new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical features a contemporary take on the fairy tale and some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside an up-to-date, hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award-nominee Douglas Carter Beane.

Book and Lyrics

OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN

Music by

RICHARD RODGERS

New Book and additional Lyrics by

DOUGLAS CARTER BEANE

DAVID CHASE

Running Time

APPROXIMATELY

2 HOURS

with INTERMISSION

Director

PEGGY HICKEY

Choreographer

BILL BURNS

Music Direction

DENNIS CASTELLANO

Honorary Producers

PETE & BETH YOUNG

Youth Performance Underwriters

LARRY & SHARI NEMIROW

JON & AMANDA HALL

BEN & NORENA THOMPSON

RICHARD & BARBARA LEDERER

BRIAN & JANA KELLY

SHARON KIRKPATRICK

JOHN AND RITA PRIMROSE

SCHULZMAN-NERI FOUNDATION

This family-friendly show is for all ages.
Language
None.
Sexual Innuendo
None.
Drugs and Alcohol
None.

Violence
The prince slays a dragon at the beginning of the show.
Mature Content
None.
The movie version for this production is rated G


Reviews


“…get ready to relish the hilarious new life Douglas Carter Beane’s fresh new book breathes into the 2013 Broadway revival of the 1950s live TV classic, now playing at Long Beach’s Musical Theatre West.”

-Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA

read whole review here


Videos


Cinderella just became a HIT
“Ten Minutes Ago”!

Impossible (Sneak Peak)

From the Original Broadway Production


Photo Gallery



Cast


Richard Bulda Previous MTW shows include Damn Yankees, Catch Me If You Can, Big Fish, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Elf, The Musical, and Bright Star. Recent credits include Beauty and the Beast, Annie, School of Rock and The Count of Monte Cristo in Utah. Other theater companies include The Old Globe, La Mirada, LA Opera, La Jolla Playhouse, and many others. He can also be seen in ENCORE with Kristen Bell, currently streaming on Disney Plus. Thank you Paul, Peggy and Larry!

Michael Bullard (Ensemble, u/s Jean-Michel) MTW Debut! Broadway: Aladdin. Tours: Aladdin 1st National, West Side Story International (Baby John). Regional: Closer Than Ever (Coachella Valley Repertory), West Side Story (Papermill Playhouse), Guys & Dolls and La Cage Aux Folles (Goodspeed Opera House), The Music Man (Ogunquit Playhouse), Mary Poppins (Arts Center of Coastal Carolina), Hello, Dolly! (3D Theatricals). Originally from Saranac Lake, NY, Michael holds a B.A. in Theatre Performance and Minor in Dance from Wagner College. Thank you to my Tim. IG: @themichaelbullard

Rorey Chavarria He recently played Pepe in West Side Story (Norris Theatre, Palos Verdes, CA) and Jojo/Darcy in Newsies (Patchogue Theatre, NY). He toured with the LA Dance Magic Company, and is featured in the music video “Sit Me Back Down” by Prince of Eden. Industrials include Amazon and KAR Dance. Rorey resides in Southern California, and is a dance teacher and an elite tumbling instructor.

Quintan Craig “Q” is so proud to be back home at Musical Theatre West! Recent Credits: Grease!, Rodger/Doody u/s (MTW), Ragtime, Dance Captain (MTW), 42nd Street, Billy Lawlor (3D Theatricals), Something Rotten!, Ensemble (MTW). He can also be heard on Musical Theatre International recordings of Chicago (Billy Flynn), West Side Story (Riff), and Newsies (Jack/Romeo). Quintan is a graduate of Belmont University in Nashville, TN. All my love to Mom, Dad, Mollie Rae, Ryan, Wyatt, Macie, and Veronica. Hangin’ a star on this for Nana. @Quintan_Craig

Lauren Decierdo She is thrilled to be back at MTW after appearing in Catch Me If You Can. National Tours/Original Chicago Cast: Jersey Boys (Lorraine/Lead Angel). LA Theatre: The Full Monty (Pam), Joseph… (Potiphar’s Wife), Cats (Cassandra), Aladdin…Wish (with Ben Vereen, director Bonnie Lythgoe and choreographer SYTYCD’s Spencer Liff). Regional Tour: Pippin (u/s Fastrada [performed], Manson Trio), A Chorus Line (Cassie), Grease (Rizzo). Thank you MTW, the creative team, KMR. Proud AEA! GOD IS GREAT! Favorite roles: wife to Shawn and mama to Marshall and Claire.

Erin Deubriul Erin is absolutely thrilled to be making her Musical Theatre West debut in Cinderella! Past theater credits include Carrie in Carrie: The Musical (UCLA), Ariel in The Little Mermaid and Nanette in No, No, Nanette (Candlelight Pavilion), 42nd Street (3-D Theatricals), and 42nd Street, Evita, and The Who’s Tommy (PVPA). Erin is a proud graduate of UCLA’s School of Theater, Film, and Television. Many thanks to her supportive family, everyone at KMR, and the Cinderella creative team, cast, and crew!

Joanna Johnson She is excited to be making her Musical Theatre West debut! Favorite past roles include Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act, Gertrude McFuzz in Seussical the Musical, Paulette in Legally Blonde, and Charlotte in the National Tour of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella. She is a Utah native and Utah State University alum. “This and every performance is dedicated to my family, and especially to my parents.”

Tracy Lore National Tour: The Little Mermaid (Ursula), Peter Pan starring Cathy Rigby. Regional: Young Frankenstein (Frau Blucher-Ovation Award), Once Upon a Mattress (Queen Aggravain-Ovation nom.) All Shook Up (Sandra-Ovation nom.), Hairspray (Velma-Ovation nom.) Boeing-Boeing (Berthe-DTL Award), Chicago (Velma-AriZoni Award), Gentleman’s Guide…, Secret Garden, Sister Act, Beauty and the Beast, Music Man, Catch Me if You Can, 42nd Street, Producers, Full Monty, Will Rogers Follies, Anything Goes, Crazy for You, Guys & Dolls, Me & My Girl, Drowsy Chaperone, Carousel, Little Night Music, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Noises Off, Company, Wizard of Oz, Into the Woods.

Missy Marion (Ensemble) is so excited to return to Musical Theatre West! She was last seen in White Christmas as Rhoda here at MTW. Regional: Young Frankenstein (Ensemble/U.S. Elizabeth/Dance Captain, McCoy Rigby Entertainment), Hairspray (Amber, Performance Riverside), Oklahoma! (Dream Laurey, 3DT), La Cage Aux Folles (Anne, Forestburgh Playhouse). For the last few years, Missy has been traveling the world as a featured singer and dancer aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises. When not performing, Missy enjoys baking and decorating cookies. Check it out @missysquarantinecookies. Special thanks to the cast, crew, and production team for giving me this incredible opportunity. Endless love to Mom, Dad, Noelle, Christopher, G, and Trevor!

Jalon Matthews is excited to be back at Musical Theatre West! Most recent regional credits include: Benny in In the Heights (Rubicon Theatre Company), The Lehman Trilogy (Center Theatre Group), Frederic in The Pirates of Penzance (Utah Shakespeare Festival), and u/s Coalhouse in Ragtime (Utah Shakespeare Festival), Roger in Grease (Musical Theatre West), and Sebastian in Disney’s The Little Mermaid (Musical Theatre West). MFA (Acting) from UC Irvine and BA (Acting) from Pepperdine University.  Thank you to his family, friends, Bubba, and FSE for their love and support! @jalonmatthews

Sarah Morgan is thrilled to be making her MTW debut! Sarah trained at the Miami City Ballet School and danced with the Los Angeles Ballet and California Ballet. Select theatre credits include: Kinky Boots, A Chorus Line, Cinderella, Wes Side Story (Moonlight Amphitheatre) West Side Story (Palos Verdes Performing Arts) A Chorus Line (Welk Resort Theatre) Mary Poppins (Glendale Centre Theatre.) Much gratitude to the creative team for this amazing opportunity! Love to Mom and Dad! Proverbs 3:5-6 @sarahannmo

Alejandrio Mullerdahlberg started dancing at the age of 14 at Gasper’s School of Dance in Fargo, ND. He has also received training from the Joffrey Ballet School, the Ailey School, and the University of Arizona, having graduated from the latter in 2020 with his BFA in dance. Alejandro has performed principal roles in ballets such as The Nutcracker, Cinderella, and Swan Lake, toured with Step One Dance Company on Holland America Cruise Lines, and performed on “America’s Got Talent”. Alejandro is excited to be back with MTW for the second time this season!

Gabriel Navarro is ecstatic to be back at Musical Theatre West for his 9th production! Other Recent Credits: MTG’s Brigadoon (Charles Dalrymple),The 5th Avenue Theatre- Austen’s Pride, Tuacahn’s Summer 2018 Season – Prince of Egypt/Cinderella/Matilda, Tokyo Disney’s Concert of Love (Aladdin), SDMT 42nd Street (Billy Lawlor), and MRE-La Mirada’s World Premiere of Empire the Musical (Rudy). He is currently in the process of receiving his BFA in Musical Theatre at the University of Southern California at the School of Dramatic Arts. Fight On!

Perry Ojeda has performed on Broadway in ON THE TOWN, BLOOD BROTHERS, Norah Ephron’s IMAGINARY FRIENDS & in London’s West End in Frank McGuinness’ DOLLY WEST’S KITCHEN. Recent Regional Theater credits include: Utah Shakespeare Festival, The Old Globe, South Coast Rep, Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Portland Center Stage, International City Theater and Coachella Valley Rep. On Television he can be seen and heard in WHY WOMEN KILL, COCOMELON, T-REX RANCH, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, ONE LIFE TO LIFE, ALL MY CHILDREN, GUIDING LIGHT, as well as many and varied roles in films for Lifetime, Sy-Fy, ION, TNT & Hallmark. Training: University of Michigan Musical Theater Program; Interlochen Arts Academy; Ira Siff(voice); Lesly Kahn(acting & comedy). More at www.PerryOjeda.com.

Noelle Roth is thrilled to be making her Musical Theatre West debut in Cinderella! Born and raised in Orange, California, she graduated from Vanguard University with her degree in Theatre Arts. Her credits include Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (Alice), Shaking Up Shakespeare (Ophelia)and The Marvelous Wonderettes (Suzy)Noelle worked closely with Broadway star Nikki Snelson to create and perform in two original musicals. Most recently, Noelle won Broadwayworld’s Next On Stage: Dance Edition.  Huge thank you to my family for their support! IG:@noellerothofficial TikTok:@noellerothofficial

Daebreon Poiema is an accomplished actress and singer with a passion for storytelling. Her training in Musical Theater began at the Orange County High School of the Arts. She earned a BA in Theater for Children from The University of Texas at Austin and a MFA in Acting from The Actors Studio Drama School in New York. Daebreon has been blessed to share the gift of her voice with audiences all over the world, on stages both on land and at sea. Genesis 12:2-3

Aviva Pressman​ is just happy to be here. Favorite credits: Rudolph the Musical (National Tour, Madison Square Garden), Amos & Boris​ (South Coast Repertory), ​33 1/3: House of Dreams​ (San Diego Repertory- Craig Noel Nomination), Pirates of Penzance (Sacramento Theatre Company), Astro Boy and the God of Comics (Sacred Fools- LADCC Award), Good Omens tour (Amazon Prime), and The Composer is Dead (Disney Concert Hall) Her storytelling show DEADLIFT has been produced to rave reviews and her voice is in animes, commercials, and toys.

Callula Sawyer  is delighted to be making her Musical Theatre West debut! Notable previous credits include dancing with the LA Opera and alongside Shoshana Bean in the Caruso Holiday Tree Lighting. Recently, she played Sling in Newsies (5 Star Theatricals), as well as being the dance captain in 13 the Musical (Panic Productions). Callula received MTCA’s 2022 Triple Threat Award and placed 1st nationally in Musical Theatre Dance. She wants to send lots of hugs and kisses to her family and friends for their endless support and love!!

Nicholas Tubbs could not be happier to be back with the MTW family! Previous credits include Lend Me a Tenor (Max – I.C.T.), A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder (Monty Navarro – 3D Theatricals/Tuacahn), Hunchback of Notre Dame (Quasimodo – PCPA), Marry Me A Little (Man – I.C.T.), Spamalot (Sir Galahad – 3D Theatricals) and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer (Swing – McCoy Rigby Nat. Tour). Additionally, Nick is the producer of the interactive science app for kids called “Tappity”; hosted by his much more talented wife, Haley. Endless love to her, his family, and hilarious toddler, Sebastian. @hiimnicktubbs

Emily Grace Tucker is thrilled to be returning to California! Originally from San Dimas, Emily now lives in NYC and is represented by The MINE. Favorite credits include: The Little Mermaid (Ariel: Tuacahn Amphitheater & The Gateway), Elf the Musical (Jovie: National Tour/MSG, AC Coastal Carolina, Beef and Boards), Tangled the Musical (Rapunzel: Disney Theatrical), Shrek the Musical (Princess Fiona),The Sound of Music (Liesl: Tuacahn Amphitheater), Crazy for You (Polly Baker: Dutch Apple & Broadway Palm), La Cage Aux Folles (Goodspeed) and many more. Emily is also the creator and owner of EGTCreative Sheet Music Art. For Mom. @emilygracetucker

Adam Winer (he/him) (Ensemble) is thrilled to be here! In the LA area, he last starred as Tommy Djilas opposite Adam Pascal in The Music Man with 5-Star Theatricals. He has also performed at American Repertory Theatre, Goodspeed Opera House, White Plains PAC, Opera North, and more. He is a graduate of both The Boston Conservatory and Northwestern University. Huge love and thanks to Peggy, Bren, the rest of the MTW + Cinderella team, and of course, family and friends.

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