Published March 06. 2024 02:10PM
The popular fairy tale, with a social justice point of view, waltzes to the stage with “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella,” planned for 7 p.m. March 8, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 9 and 2 p.m. March 10 in the auditorium at Northampton Area High School, 1619 Laubach Ave., Northampton.
With music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and book by Oscar Hammerstein II and Douglas Carter Beane, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical debuted in 2013.
Assisting NAHS Theatre Company Director Christine Marto are Hannah Milagio, vocal director; Gianna Neal, choreographer; Carolyn Peters, costume designer; and Tony Beleno, set designer.
Featured songs include “In My Own Little Corner,” “Ten Minutes Ago,” “Stepsister’s Lament” and “A Lovely Night.”
For cost and other information, visit showtix4u.com/event-details/80350. Tickets will also be available at the door.
PRESS PHOTOS BY ED COURRIER Cinderella, played by Northampton Area High School student Rachel Kemmerer, at center, enjoys a temporary moment of peace with, from left, Madame (Karah Abarca), Gabrielle (Audrey Wood) and Charlotte (Sophia Davidick) during “A Lovely Night” from “Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella” at a recent dress rehearsal. NAHS Theatre Company will perform on stage in the auditorium at NAHS, 1619 Laubach Ave., Northampton, 7 p.m. March 8, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 9 and 2 p.m. March 10. For cost and other information, visit showtix4u.com/event-details/80350. Tickets will also be available at the door.
Cinderella, played by Northampton Area High School student Rachel Kemmerer, sings a solo in “In My Own Little Corner” outside Madame's cottage, during a recent dress rehearsal for the theater company's upcoming musical of “Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella.” Performances will be held 7 p.m. March 8, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 9 and 2 p.m. March 10 in the auditorium at Northampton Area High School, 1619 Laubach Ave., Northampton.
Topher, performed by Michael Seidick, sings “Ten Minutes Ago” as he dances with Cinderella at the masquerade ball.
At left, Jean-Michel, played by Aidan Fincke, has his social justice speech interrupted by Lord Pinkleton, played by Max Euculano, during “The Prince Is Giving a Ball” scene.
Mounted on his white steed, Topher sings “Me, Who Am I?” as he and his entourage return from slaying a giant. Topher's corrupt Lord Chancellor, Sebastian, performed by William McMahon, is second from right, with Lord Pinkleton in front of him.
At center, Cinderella joins the ensemble during “The Prince Is Giving a Ball” scene. At left is featured dancer Hailey Laury.
