CFNN Reporter Bella Martinez

What story has a fairy godmother, three mice, and a missing shoe? Why, it’s Rodger and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, of course! 

Directed by Thomas Caruso and written by Oscar Hammerstein II, enjoy this Tony-nominated Broadway adaptation of the story you love and know. The tale of a girl who could find her happily ever after. Includes songs such as “”In My Own Little Corner,” “A Lovely Night,” and “Waltz For A Ball.” 

Mistreated by her stepmother after her father died, Cinderella was made into a servant, forced to take care of the home and step-sisters. When she needs her most, her fairy godmother appears and gives her a makeover so she can go to the ball. In a hurry to leave before midnight, she leaves behind her shoe. With the glass slipper being the only evidence of her, Prince Charming goes on a hunt to find her. 

Cinderella features Mary Mattison, an actor who played in Cape Fear Regional Theatre since she was 6 years old and has acted in 30 productions. She’s coming back to play as Cinderella alongside Sheridan Anetron as Prince, Kai B.White as Fairy Godmother, and Samantha Parada as Stepmother. Supporting actors are Emily Snow, Keri Small, Nathan Cuffee, and many others that have come from NYC and Chicago. 

“A wonderfully creative take on the fairytale classic. Fantastic staging and typically catching and memorable ALW [Andrew Lloyd Webber] songs. The character acting was superb, especially the step-mother and step sister. I would definitely recommend this show,” said David Faratian, who rated the performance with five stars. 

Shows run January 28th through February 18th 2024. Times are 2:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays, Monday and Tuedays are 7:30 PM and Wednesdays are 7:00 PM. 

In the wise words of Cinderella, “Have courage and be kind. When there is kindness, there is goodness. When there is goodness, there is magic.”