Cinderella: A Musical Panto
Cinderella returns to People’s Light as a lively holiday musical panto in a brand-new staging. This comic, participatory retelling follows a brave young person determined to shape their own future despite a family intent on standing in the way. Audiences can expect heroes, villains, mischief, exuberant music, and opportunities to sing along, cheer for the hero, and boo the villains.
The production features a book by Kathryn Petersen and music and lyrics by Michael Ogborn. It is directed by Liz Filios, a panto veteran and former Cinderella cast member, with associate direction by Andrew Watring. The experience is designed for audiences from ages 5 to 105.
When: November 18-January 3, 2027
Venue: The Leonard C. Haas Stage at People’s Light
Showtimes: The page does not provide a complete performance schedule. Special performances include Wednesday, November 25 at 2 p.m.; Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m.; Sunday, December 20 at 7 p.m.; and performances from December 29 through January 3 for open captioning.
Tickets: Price not available. Community Curtain performances cost $30, with no promo code required, on Wednesday, November 25 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, December 20 at 7 p.m. Group discounts range from 15% to 25%, depending on group size.
Creators: Book by Kathryn Petersen; music and lyrics by Michael Ogborn.
Directors: Liz Filios directs, with associate direction by Andrew Watring.
Ages: Recommended for ages 5 to 105.
Accessibility: A Relaxed Performance takes place Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m. In this judgment-free, “shush-free” environment, audience members may move around, enter or leave the theatre, or vocalize during the performance. The Relaxed Performance includes audio description, American Sign Language interpretation, and a pre-show sensory tour. The sensory tour begins at 1 p.m. and is free with an RSVP to diiorio@peopleslight.org.
Audio Description: Audio description is offered Wednesday, November 25 at 2 p.m. Headsets provide narration about visual elements while the spoken dialogue continues in real time.
American Sign Language: ASL interpretation by Hands UP Productions is provided Sunday, December 13 at 2 p.m.; this is also a Relaxed Performance.
Open Captioning: Open captioning is available December 29-January 3, with dialogue displayed on an LED screen near the stage for patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing and for English-language learners.
Live Caption Glasses: Live Caption Glasses are available for performances from December 5-January 3. Patrons can reserve the glasses through the ticket checkout process at no additional charge; assistance is available from the Box Office at tickets@peopleslight.org.
Student Matinees: Schools can arrange class field trips to attend student matinee performances.
Group Sales: Groups may receive savings of 15% to 25% based on group size, along with additional benefits for a customized outing. Group inquiries can be made at 610.647.1900, extension 111, or groupsales@peopleslight.org.