Cinderella at Imagination Stage

Cinderella

Imagination Stage
4908 Auburn Avenue Bethesda

This wacky retelling of the beloved fairy tale takes Cinderella on a royal adventure complete with a wisecracking rat, evil stepsisters, and a smitten prince. When Cinderella's stepmother forbids her from attending the ball, her fairy godmother convinces here that if the shoe fits- wear it! True love may await her if only she can put down her sword. Just the right fit for the holiday season!

Thru - Jan 6, 2019

Price: $17-$35

Show Type: Childrens

Box Office: 301-280-1660

www.imaginationstage.org

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Cinderella Reviews

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DC Theater Arts - Highly Recommended

"...I said before that this Cinderella is wonderfully self-aware and mature, and that's wonderful to see in children's and family theatre. Part of the fun of this adaptation lies in the moments when the characters recognize the parts of the typical fairy-tale tropes that fall flat (such as the magic only lasting until midnight) and try to work them out. There's also a Mommie Dearest joke thrown in for the grownups, and it works. This awareness of the traditionally problematic plot devices gives the characters, particularly Cinderella and Jason, much more agency than they've traditionally gotten, and lets them find their way mostly on their own. It's truly a joy to watch, no matter how young (or young at heart!) you are."

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- Emily Gilson

DCTheatreScene - Recommended

"...Visually, the show is a veritable Wonderland, with a simply gorgeous blue, white and purple set by Scenic Designer Paige Hathaway, and an assuring abundance of crystal chandeliers. With its birch trees, pale lighting, and stalactites and icicle lights dripping from the ceiling, it’s reminiscent of something out of Frozen- even Cinderella’s cottage has a charming dacha-like design, with white fretwork and snow on the roof."

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- Jill Kyle-Keith