CINDERELLA Tour Features CO Native Jordana Grolnick; Musical Plays Now thru 2/15 in Denver

RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA, the 2013 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of South Pacific and The Sound of Music, plays The Buell Theatre tonight, February 3-15 only. Tickets are on sale now at Denvercenter.org or by calling 303.893.4100.

With its fresh new take on the beloved tale of a young woman who is transformed from a chambermaid into a princess, this hilarious and romantic Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA combines the story's classic elements -- glass slippers, pumpkin, and a beautiful ball along with some surprising twists. More than just a pretty face with the right shoe size, this Cinderella is a contemporary figure living in a fairytale setting. She is a spirited young woman with savvy and soul who doesn't let her rags or her gowns trip her up in her quest for kindness, compassion and forgiveness. She longs to escape the drudgery of her work at home and instead work to make the world a better place. She not only fights for her own dreams, but forces the prince to open his eyes to the world around him and realize his dreams too.

Direct from playing the role on Broadway, Paige Faure has taken her glass slippers on the road as she continues in the title role for the tour. Ready to sweep Cinderella off her feet, Andy Jones plays the role of Prince Topher. Andy was a member of the original Broadway company of Rodgers + Hammerstein's CINDERELLA and understudied the role of Prince Topher.

The touring cast also features Kecia Lewis (Leap of Faith, The Drowsy Chaperone) as Marie, The Fairy Godmother, Beth Glover (Grey Gardens, All Shook Up) as Madame, Ella's wicked stepmother, David Andino (50 Shades! The Musical) as Jean-Michele, Kaitlyn Davidson (R+H's Cinderella, Nice Work if You Can Get It) as Gabrielle, Aymee Garcia (Shrek The Musical, Avenue Q) as Charlotte, Blake Hammond (First Date, Sister Act) as Sebastian and Antoine L. Smith (Memphis) as Lord Pinkleton.

The ensemble features Colorado native and Silver Creek High School graduate, Jordana Grolnick. Rounding out the ensemble are Adrian Arrieta, Adrian Baidoo, Summer Broyhill, Audrey Cardwell, Jennifer Evans, Alexandra Frohlinger, Richard Gatta, Eric Anthony Johnson, Danielle Jordan, Ben Lanham, Sean Seymour, Blakely Slaybaugh, Lauren Sprague, Paige Williams, Thad Turner Wilson, John Yi and Alexandra Zorn.

CINDERELLA has music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, a new book by Douglas Carter Beane and original book by Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Music adaptation, supervision and arrangements are by David Chase and orchestrations are by Danny Troob.

One of Rodgers + Hammerstein's most popular titles, CINDERELLA was written for television -- debuting in 1957 starring Julie Andrews. In 2013, the show made its long-overdue Broadway debut. Along with CINDERELLA, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's legendary musicals include OKLAHOMA!, Carousel, The King and I, South Pacific and The Sound of Music.

Mr. Beane's book for CINDERELLA blends masterfully with the musical's cherished score with songs including "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible/It's Possible," "Ten Minutes Ago" and "Do I Love You Because You're Beautiful?"

The creative team includes scenic design by Tony Award nominee Anna Louizos, costume design by six-time Tony Award-winner William Ivey Long, lighting design by Tony Award-winner Kenneth Posner and sound design by Tony Award nominee Nevin Steinberg.

The CINDERELLA tour is produced by Robyn Goodman, Jill Furman, Stephen Kocis, Edward Walson, Venetian Glass Productions, The Araca Group, Caiola Productions, Roy Furman, Peter May, Sanford Robertson, Eric Schmidt, James Spry and Blanket Fort Productions.

Single tickets for CINDERELLA start at $20. To charge by phone, call Denver Center Ticketing Services at 303.893.4100 (TTY: 303.893.9582). Groups of 10 or more: 303.446.4829. Purchase in person at The Denver Center Ticket Office, located at the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex lobby. Buy and print online at Denvercenter.org. Please be advised that The Denver Center for the Performing Arts - denvercenter.org - is the ONLY authorized online ticket provider for the Denver engagement of CINDERELLA

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Kids' Night on Broadway | February 3 starting at 6:00pm
Ticketed patrons attending the Feb 3 performance are invited to come to the theatre starting at 6:00pm for family activities in the lobby. In addition, with the purchase of each adult entrée, kids receive one free kids' meal off of the kids' menu at Hard Rock Cafe. Dinner reservations: 303.623.3191.

Talkback | February 3 after the 7:00pm show
Ticketed patrons attending the Feb 3 performance may stay after the show for a Q&A with members of the company.

CINDERELLA is part of the Denver Center for the Performing Arts 2014/15 Broadway season, which is sponsored by United Airlines. Media sponsorship is provided by The Denver Post and CBS4. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is supported in part by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.

For more information please visit CinderellaOnBroadway.com or follow on Facebook: Facebook.com/CinderellaTheMusical and Twitter: @CinderellaBway. Follow the Denver Center for the Performing Arts @DenverCenter or on Facebook.

Photo Credit: Carol Rosegg

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