Photos: CINDERELLA... AFTER THE BALL Opens Tonight at The Marriott Theatre

The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences will enchant audiences all over Chicago with the World Premiere musical tale, CINDERELLA... AFTER THE BALL, running now through May 8, with a press opening tonight, March 12, at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL. With book and lyrics by Eddie Sugarman and a sparkling score by Jihwan Kim, Jeff Award Nominee Scott Weinstein directs the Marriott Theatre for Young Audience's first show of the season, sure to delight audiences of all ages with its quick witted humor and toe tapping music. Scroll down for a first look at the cast in action!

Encountering a world of familiar fairy tale characters, now disenchanted and just plain dissed, CINDERELLA... AFTER THE BALL follows the story of Princesses Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty as they join Cinderella on her quest for a real happily ever after. Girl power abounds as the friends take matters into their own hands to save the kingdom from the wicked Pinocchio. Beloved classic characters unite in this brand new, contemporary sequel to the treasured tale, reminding audiences of all ages of the true power of hope, friendship and bravery.

CINDERELLA... AFTER THE BALL stars Dara Cameron as "Cinderella", Samantha Pauly as "Sleeping Beauty", Laura Savage as "Rapunzel", Justin Brill as "Pinocchio", Elizabeth Telford as "Becky", Rob Rahn as "The King", Jeff Max as "The Dragon", Anne Gunn as "Fairy Godmother", Devin DeSantis as "The Prince", and Harter Clingman as "Herman".

CINDERELLA... AFTER THE BALL plays most Tuesdays through Sundays at 10 AM with occasional 12:30 PMperformances. Single ticket prices are $17.23 per person (includes fees and taxes). Visit MarriottTheatre.com or call 847.634.0200 for exact schedule, as show times and dates vary.

Photos courtesy of Amy Boyle Photography / The Marriott Theatre.