Cinderella
In rags or riches, love is magic.
7:30PM, Saturday, September 27, 2025
7:30PM, Friday, October 3, 2025
2:00PM, Sunday, October 5, 2025

Single tickets will go on sale in July 2025.

A magical opera with jaw-dropping singing, considered a crown jewel of bel canto opera, Rossini's glittery version of the fairytale classic lets our heroine drive her own fate—no fairy godmother needed. It's not just beauty that wins the prince's heart (though she does get a stunning gown); instead, love and kindness triumph over greed and vanity. Rossini's signature mix of vocal virtuosity, lyrical beauty, and zany hijinks brings this sweet tale to life.

In this brand-new production, built by local artists in Lyric Opera’s scene shop, our Director, Michael Shell, along with Set Designer Steven C. Kemp and Costume Designer Amanda Seymour, amplifies this story’s playfulness with a sparkling Wes Anderson-inspired production.

COMPOSERGioachino Rossini
LIBRETTOJacopo Ferretti
CONDUCTORGary Thor Wedow
DIRECTORMichael Shell
Understand every word:Performed in Italian with English translations projected above the stage.

Principal Cast

Siphokazi Molteno

Angelina

Jack Swanson

Don Ramiro

Ian Rucker

Dandini

Matthew Burns

Don Magnifico

MiKayla Lynn Hatfield

Clorinda

Christina Grohowski

Tisbe

Creative Team

Gary Thor Wedow

Conductor

Michael Shell

Director

Matthew J. Schulz

Assistant Director

Steven C. Kemp

Set Designer

Amanda Seymour

Costume Designer

Driscoll Otto

Lighting Designer

David Zimmerman

Wig and Make-Up Designer

 

Production Imagery

Cinderella set design by Steven C. Kemp Design for Lyric Opera of Kansas City.

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With public support from the State of Missouri and the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.