You Shall Go To The Ball

The Lyric Opera of Kansas City lays on a visual feast, with delightfully colorful sets and costumes, bubbling over with enchantment for this Wes Anderson-inspired production of Rossini's operatic adaptation of the classic tale. Zany and bright, it sparkles with wit and cleverness, creating an exciting, family-friendly take on the beloved fairytale. Conducted by Gary Thor Wedow, with direction from Michael Shell, featuring Siphokazi Molteno in the title role

What Is The Story?

Cinderella, (known as Angelique in this version) spends her life working as a put-upon maid for tyrannical stepfather Don Magnifico and his social-climbing stepdaughters. When an old beggar knocks at the door, their lives are changed forever, for despite appearances, he's a palace envoy in disguise, and he's on the search for a bride for handsome Prince Ramiro when Cinderella catches his eye...