Once upon a time
The most famous fairy tale of them all returns with this glorious production of Gioachino Rossini's effervescent operatic adaptation. Romance and enchantment abound in director Lindy Hume's staging, where the vibrancy of Rossini's score is matched by a colorful confection of sets and costumes that highlight Cinderella's (or Cenerentola's) witty plot. Described by Seattle Opera has a clever take on a classic tale, this is one sparkling experience the whole family can enjoy.
Written in 1817, a year after the resounding success of The Barber Of Seville, the story follows the beloved plot, interjected with stylized humor and buffoonery. Cinderella's step-mother is replaced by bumbling step-father Don Magnifico, who turns a blind eye to the torturous machinations of her cruel step-sisters Clorinda and Tisbe. Yet her happy ever after awaits in the form of a handsome prince...