Audiences will journey to a fantasy kingdom “once upon a time” as LifeHouse Theater presents the return of its original musical comedy, “Cinderella.”

Performances begin Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 7:00 PM and will continue on weekends through November 5, 2023.  Performances are Fridays at 7:00 PM, Saturdays at 2:00 PM (except Opening Night) and 7:00 PM, and Sundays at 2:00 PM.  In addition to the weekend performances, a special weekday performance will be presented at 7:00 PM on November 2.

Advance ticket prices are $28 or $26 for adults and $14 or $13 for children ages 3-12 (no children under 3 are admitted) and can be purchased over the phone with a Visa or MasterCard by calling (909) 335-3037.  Tickets are available online at boxoffice.lifehousetheater.com. Checks can also be mailed to LifeHouse, provided reservations are made far enough in advance.  Tickets may also be purchased in person at the box office, which is open Fridays from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM and one hour prior to performance times on the weekends.  Tickets are $2 more the day of the performance. Group rates are available for groups of ten or more.  Guests are encouraged to reserve seats early as performances do sell out.

Directed by Sarah E. Pearce, “Cinderella” brings the world’s oldest and best-known fairy tale to life with a critically acclaimed musical score and a cast of veteran Inland Empire performers.  The charming Cinderella, her friends the mice and a lizard, her hilariously wicked stepsisters, a kindly prince, an amazing Godmother, and a kooky king combine with dazzling dance and magical moments for a fun family adventure.

Joining Pearce on the production staff are assistant director and music director Sage Manson, choreographers Tiffany Michel and Brooke Manson, and costume designer Melanie Pinkus.

“We are looking forward to launching our 30th anniversary season with all the fun, magic and touching moments of this smash hit musical,” comments LifeHouse founder and president Wayne R. Scott.  “We are blessed to have so many talented performers helping us return this timeless tale to the LifeHouse stage.  Many new surprises are in store.”

Playing the title role is Hannah Pinkus.  “Cinderella” also features Morgan Livesay and Katie Thorp as the stepsisters Druzel and Croakette, Eiley Phillips as Liz the Lizard, Avery Devine and Goldie Combs as sibling mice Max and Mortimer, Diana Handy as the angelic Godmother, Tai Dooley as the wicked Stepmother, William Argentine as Prince Alexander, Aaron Ramos as King Coriander, and Leah Simpson as Queen Alessandra.

LifeHouse Theater’s 30th season continues into the holidays with, “Scrooge!” (November 18 – December 23, 2023), followed by “The Hiding Place” (January 6 – February 4, 2024), “The Genesis Story” (February 17– March 24, 2024), “Fiddler on the Roof” (April 6 – May 12, 2024), “Anne of Green Gables” (May 25 – June 30, 2024), “Phantom of the Opera” (July 13 – August 11, 2024), and “Little House on the Prairie: The Musical” (August 24 – September 29, 2024). Money-saving season passes are now on sale at the LifeHouse Box Office.

The theater is located at 1135 N. Church St. in Redlands, next to Excelsior Charter School.  Free parking is available in back of the theater.  More information can be found by visiting the website at www.lifehousetheater.com.

 For more information, please call (909) 335-3037.