Cinderella

Based on an old European folk tale, the Cinderella story has captivated audiences through picture books, movies, animation, and dance. On Saturday, May 9th, Pioneer Valley Ballet (PVB) will bring its own spectacular adaptation of this audience favorite to Northampton’s historic Academy of Music Theatre for two performances.

Set to a musical score by Sergei Prokofiev, PVB’s Cinderella tells the story of a kindhearted girl who lives with her cruel Stepmother and Stepsisters. Cinderella is visited by her Fairy Godmother, who magically transforms her rags into a gown, a pumpkin into a carriage, and mice into horses, sending her to the Ball with the warning to return before midnight. When the clock strikes midnight, a single glass slipper sets the stage for a kingdom-wide search, leading to adventure, laughter, and the triumph of kindness over cruelty.

Pioneer Valley Ballet’s production of Cinderella features professional guest artists, PVB students, and community dancers from across Western MA. Perfect for audiences of all ages, this heartwarming ballet is a celebration of kindness, love, magic, and happily-ever-after. Tickets and opportunities for children to join our cast will be announced soon!