ABOUT THE CONCERT:

Experience the ultimate fusion of ballet and rock 'n' roll in Ballet Fantastique's electrifying Cinderella: A Rock Opera. This 60’s bombshell jukebox ballet reimagining of the classic fairytale delivers a sassy, powerful twist. It’s Prom Weekend, the doo-wop dance floor grooves to The Beatles and The Supremes—and rebel Cindy is embracing her rock 'n' roll spirit, against all the odds.

Don't miss this unique and exhilarating immersive performance experience, bringing together storybook beautiful, rock 'n' roll energy, out-loud laughs, all your favorite songs, and the timeless tale of Cinderella—like you’ve never seen it before. Get ready to rock out, laugh, cry, sing along, and be swept away.

Critical acclaim

“imaginative geniuses” — Portland Monthly Magazine

“This is not your grandmother’s ballet” — The Register-Guard

Cinderella: The Rock Opera is a fabulous evening of entertainment! …Concept, execution, and performance felt like I was back in LA or San Francisco” — Michael Hull, Director/Producer, Talemena Films

“The best show we’ve ever seen! The humorous choreography was perfect for the show and the dancers performed it superbly! The use of a DJ as narrator was a clever and helpful twist. It was a totally enjoyable experience!” — J Roberts, audience member

“Best version of Cinderella I've ever seen!” — H Healey, audience member

"Cinderella: A Rock Opera Ballet has been recognized twice in the 46th Annual Telly Awards, earning a Silver in Music, Dance & Performance and a Bronze in Art Direction." —Kyra Laubacher, Pointe Magazine

The trailer

Cinderella past performances

PAST cinderella: the rock opera SHOWS & TOURS

Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Eugene, OR (Soreng Theater) — March 2024 — SOLD OUT
Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Eugene, OR (Soreng Theater) — May 2015 — SOLD OUT
Lincoln Performance Hall, PSU — Portland, OR — July 2013
Florence Events Center — Florence, OR — July 2013
Noti Community Center — Noti, OR — July 2013
Hult Center for the Performing Arts — Eugene, OR (Soreng Theater) — May 2012 (premiere) — SOLD OUT

Presenter info

PREMIERE: May 2012
MUSIC: 1960's Billboard hits, as arranged and played by Agents of Unity for Ballet Fantastique
STORY: Dance with a “DJ” narrator, guiding the story as if it’s a live radio broadcast
BFAN DANCERS: 13
CREW SIZE: 5
OPTIONAL LOCAL YOUTH CAST: Slumber party (up to 10 intermediate-adv students); Mice (up to 12 young ballet students, ages 6-10)
DURATION: 80 mins in two acts (not including one 20-min intermission)

cinderella SAMPLE TECH RIDER

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

LIVE MUSIC || LOCAL YOUTH PERFORMERS: Ballet Fantastique’s artistic staff collaborates with local dance studio(s) to integrate area youth in the performance (up to 22 youth performers; see above) || EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: Artist Q&A or Master Class included with most touring packages. Youthreach concert add-ons also available.