Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” Takes the Stage April 9-12, April 16-18
Posted Apr 01, 2026
Get ready for the ball and join us for Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” in this new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. The tale features the musical duo’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” and is enhanced with an up-to-date, hilarious, and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” is complete with all of the whimsy, magic, and enchantment that you know and love about the fairy tale.
The Otterbein University Department of Theatre and Dance and Department of Music are collaborating on Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella,” which audiences are sure to love!
Tickets cost $30. Call 614-823-1109, visit www.otterbein.edu/drama. The box office is open 12-4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and one hour prior to performances. It is located in Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St. Student Rush discounts are available one hour prior to curtain, pending ticket availability.
Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
By Douglas Carter Beane, Oscar Hammerstein II, & Richard Rodgers
- Thursday, April 9 – 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 10 – 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 11 – 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, April 12 – 2 p.m.
- Thursday, April 16 – 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, April 17 – 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, April 18 – 7:30 p.m.
All performances are in the Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St.
Cast List
Ella: Anna Porter
Topher: Colin Paisley
Lord Pinkleton: Jared Morisue-Lesser
Sebastian: Aidan Heddle
Marie: Claire Dillon
Jean-Michel: Carter Rawlins
Madame: Brenna Marie Stewart
Gabrielle: Anna Byers
Charlotte: Maren Rhoads
Ensemble: Tommy Bilczo, Annelyse Birner, Zach Buchold, Ryan Caraway, Elizabeth Clancy, Colin Clevenger, Josh Curry, Lola Eden, Calvin Freshour, Megan Gault, Jaxon Gholston, Wilkes Goodner, Sasha Grapko, Branna Gutierrez-Diaz, Bella Hoover, David Hunte, Will Iannitelli, Mina Lim, Grace Lopez, Dylan McCollum, Zella Meyer, Apple Owens, Cameron Redwine, Blake Sisney, Riley Smith, Maya Thomas
Production Team
Directed by: Lenny Leibowitz
Music Direction by: Lori Kay Harvey
Choreography by: Seth Wilson & Jaime Wilson
Scenic Design by: Isaac Ramsey
Costume Design by: Mary Yaw McMullen
Lighting Design by: T.J. Gerckens
Sound Design by: Sam Nelson
Stage Managed by: Catherine Brown
Production Photography by: Isaac Ramsey
