Arlington Heights, IL– Students of Metropolis School of the Performing Arts (SOPA) entertain audiences with Getting to Know… Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre November 10-12, 2016.
The Prince is giving a ball and every girl in the kingdom is hoping to be the one he chooses for a bride, including Cinderella. Mistreated by her step-mother and step-sisters Cinderella spends her days in the corner dreaming and wishing for a different life. A visit from Cinderella’s Godmother teaches her that if you wish hard enough even foolish dreams come true.
Getting to Know… Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella will run November 10 and November 11 at 10 A.M. and 6 P.M. and November 12 at 1 P.M. Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under, and can be purchased online at MetropolisArts.com or by calling the Box Office at 847.577.2121.
Getting to Know… Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella has music by Richard Rodgers and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Directed and Music Directed by Nathan W. Brown, Choreographed by Allyssa O’Donnell. Designers are Theresa Neumayer (Properties Designer), Rachel Parent (Costume Designer), Finley Ross (Sound Designer), and Michael Wagner (Lighting Designer). School of the Performing Arts Production Manager is Maggie Neumayer.
Getting to Know… Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is a part of the School of the Performing Arts Series at Metropolis, a series that showcases students’ work with performances on the Metropolis stage. More School of the Performing Arts shows this season include Pinocchio!, Drama and Dance Showcases and Music Concerts and Recitals.
The School of the Performing Arts Series is sponsored by Jennifer Burnidge, CLU, CHFC – State Farm. Metropolis thanks its media partner Tribune Media Group. Metropolis is partially supported by a grant from Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
Metropolis is located in the heart of Chicago’s northwest suburbs in downtown Arlington Heights at the intersection of Campbell and Vail Avenue (111 West Campbell Street). Street parking is available. Free parking is available in the public garage behind the theatre. For more information about Metropolis and to get a list of upcoming performances, go to MetropolisArts.com or call the Box Office at 847.577.2121.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre provides professional entertainment and arts education, enriching our community.
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