The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University is thrilled to produce Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella for its 82nd annual production. The nation’s largest student-produced musical will take place on January 24-26 and January 31-February 1, 2025 in Cahn Auditorium in Evanston, IL.
This storybook classic follows Ella, a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother. As she dreams of a better life, with the help of her Fairy Godmother, Ella is transformed into an elegant young lady and is able to attend the ball to meet her prince. Centering the themes of imagination and empowerment, The Dolphin Show’s production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella explores how to make the world a better, more just place. Prepare for a lovely night of whimsical choreography, dazzling costumes, and grand musical numbers, and see what happens when you dare to dream. Don your glass slippers and your most glamorous ballroom attire, and come join us in Cahn Auditorium before the clock strikes midnight!
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Orchestrations by Danny Troob
Music Adaptations by David Chase