Bernadette Peters, Vanessa Williams, Phylicia Rashad, Dame Judi Dench, Sarah Bareilles, are just a handful of the names that have leant their talents to the fantastical musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine since its beginnings on Broadway in 1987. With countless
awards, nominations, revivals, tours, local and regional productions, and a Disney film adaptation, how has this musical become a staple for almost forty years?
One might argue that it is because it is rooted in what we know – the Brothers Grimm fairytales embedded in our cultural knowledge all become intertwined, creating comedy and chaos as all the characters pursue what they wish for most. And of course, everything is resolved and everyone lives happily ever after…well, until Act II. Perhaps this is why the musical has lasted so long, because we know that fairytales are just that, fairytales, and getting what we want can come with a price and that is why we love the musical; it connects to our struggles
and our humanity.
Please join NMSU Theatre in our production and celebration of one of legendary composer Stephen Sondheim’s most famous works. Recommended for ages 13+.
Cast: Robin Blakeman (Stepmother), Kate Conrad (Florinda), Liam Day (Steward), Delaney Dwyer (voice of the Giant), Karlten Friedrich (Jack), Greta Greenblatt (Cinderella), Meagan Higgins (Jack’s Mother), Isaiah Holguin (Cinderella’s Father), Loren Jackson (Narrator), Edward Leyva (Wolf), Maya Marquee (the Witch), Katie Mayers (Baker’s Wife), Rachel Maze (Puppeteer), Mario Montiel (Rapunzel’s Prince), Corinne Mortiz (Lucinda), Rumi Pecastaing (Puppeteer), Joshua Prichard (Cinderella’s Prince), Siobhan Pyper (Rapunzel), Angelique Reagan (Cinderella’s Mother), Yahaira Rosa (Little Red Riding Hood), Alex Smith (Baker), and Abby Watkins (Granny).
Production Team: Stage direction by Lisa Hermanson, Assistant stage direction by Conner Striebel, Music direction by Sarah Neely, Choreography by Kacie Bauer and Mikey Tongko. Scenic and Lighting Design by Aaron Krohn, Costume Design by Dr. Heather Striebel, Assistant Costume Design by Emily Sierra Glover, Hair & Makeup Design by Naty Oros, and Sound Design by Jim Wilkinson. Technical Direction by Daniel Aguilera, Production Stage Management by Bobbi Masters, and Stage Management by Diego Lara.
Performances:
All performances are held at the NMSU Center for the Arts, 1000 E University Ave, Las Cruces
Preview performance on 4/23 at 5:30pm
*All tickets ½ price – high school students with ID are free!
Opening night 4/24 at 7:00pm
*Reception to follow
Performances: 4/25, 5/1, 5/2 at 7pm and 5/3 at 2pm
Tickets:
General Admission: $20.00
Student/Senior/Military: $16.00
Under 16: $10.00
To purchase tickets, contact the Box Office at 575-646-4515 or visit
https://nmsutheatre.ludus.com/index.php
