An Age Old Tale Leaps Onto The Stage

As the weather turns colder and scarves, gloves, and beanies guard against wind, snow, and sleet, a sense of comfort and enchantment is gained from a night out at the ballet well beyond the festive season. No show will warm the cockles like the Pacific Northwest Ballet's magnificent adaptation of Cinderella, which features Prokofiev's sweeping score and choreography by the company's former Artistic Director and principal choreographer, Kent Stowell.

The familiar Brothers Grimm tale gets a magical yet modern kinetic makeover in this stunning iteration, with fantastical costumes, cinematic projection,s and warm Botticelli-esque lighting creating a fairy-tale atmosphere from the outset. A brilliant ensemble cast of young dancers brings the age-old story to life, driven by the romance between Cinderella, a young woman whose domineering stepmother forces her to be a servant in her own home, and her handsome Prince. When Cinderella's Fairy Godmother appears, she is offered the chance to go to the Spring Ball, where the Prince will choose his bride-to-be. A pumpkin carriage and a pair of glass slippers later and a happy ending is in sight!