Rossini's Cinderella

OVERVIEW

Goodness will be triumphant! This classic fairytale is charming, funny, and whimsical—everything you love about a feel-good opera.

Considered one of Rossini’s finest comedies with a heartfelt love story (and his best-known follow-up to The Barber of Seville), Cinderella (Italian title La Cenerentola) is a joyful, infectious retelling of the “rags to riches” story you know and love. Featuring glowing color, romance, and relatable themes for audiences of all ages, this delectable production invites you to indulge from its first notes to its happily ever after!

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Watch Out… The Stepsisters Are on the Loose!

Uh-oh! The notorious stepsisters are wandering the lobby, and they’re in a mischievous mood!

They might tease, heckle, or challenge you with silly antics—but don’t take it personally… it’s all part of the fun! Can you stand up to their playful banter, or will you run for cover?

Keep your wits about you and your sense of humor ready… you never know what they’ll say next!

Step carefully, laugh loudly, and enjoy the chaos—they’re part of Cinderella’s world, and they’re here to bring the story to life!

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE OPERAPLAN YOUR VISIT

Composer: Gioachino Rossini
Librettist: Jacopo Ferretti
Language: Sung in Italian with English supertitles.
Runtime: Approximately 3 hrs
Rating: Rated G for general audiences; suitable for families and children.

ARTISTS

Steven White
conductor

Michael Shell
stage director

Austin McWilliams
chorus director & assistant conductor

Camille Sherman
Angelina

Chris Mosz
Don Ramiro

Efraín Solís
Dandini

Matthew Burns
Don Magnifico

Hyein Hong
Clorinda

Isabelle Kosempa
Tisbe

Colin Ramsey
Alidoro

Utah Opera Chorus

Utah Symphony

Steven C. Kemp
set designer

Amanda Seymour
costume designer