You shall go to the ball

One of the most enduring fairy tales the world over, Cinderella continues to enchant audiences of all ages in many mediums. The next to slip on the glass slippers are California Ballet who present this glittering new production with glorious sets, costumes and exhilarating choreography from Jarod Nelson. This is Cinderella, reimagined!

The story of Cinderella

First conceived as a folktale in the middle ages, Cinderella is the story of a cruelly deposed daughter, working as a servant for her wicked stepmother following the death of her beloved father. When a grand Royal ball approaches, her wish to go is granted by a kindly Fairy Godmother who transforms her from maid to princess for one night only. When the Prince of the kingdom sees this enigmatic beauty, he is immediately transfixed, only to lose her when the clock strikes midnight. Love, magic, and hope intertwine as he pursues the mystery woman throughout the land.