"Cinderella" comes to the Bluffton Middle School stage this weekend as Bluffton High School presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein musicial on two evenings and one afternoon.

Performances are Friday, April 15, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 16, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, April 17 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are on sale in the Middle School office. Reserved seats are $10. General admission seats are $5 for adult, $3 for students.

To view a video of the performance click here.

Background on the musical:
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality of charm and elegance.

Originally presented on television in 1957 starring Julie Andrews, Rodgers & Hammerstein's "Cinderella" was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium.

Its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother.

As adapted for the stage, with great warmth and more than a touch of hilarity, the hearts of children and adults alike still soar when the slipper fits.

The cast:

Cinderella Jennifer Hieronimus
Fairy Godmother Katlyn Bates
Step-Mother Ashton Cluts
Portia, a step-sister Liz Diller
Joy, a step-sister Danielle Rhonemus
Queen Rachel Yoder
King Zach Harlow
Prince David Yoder
Herald Chase Wilson
Footmen Shannon McKamey, Kallen Terry
Chef 1 Amber Bewsey
Chef 2 Jen'e Sommers
Steward Lucas Harnish
Minister Justin Weaver
Coachman Katie Herr

Chorus Members

Courtney Barnett, Emily Schwager, Hanne Burkholder, Jen'e Sommers,
Amber Bewsey, Celeste Stauber, Megan Dulle, Stephanie Steiner.

Kayla Edgington, Halle Steingass, Maddie Essinger, Jill Steinmetz,
Lauren Goldenetz, Emily Sycks, Lucas Harnish, Jane Sycks.

Katie Herr, Kallen Terry, Andrew Hoff, Justin Weaver,
Carissa Luginbill, Wynter Wise, Sammy Rhonemus, Ava Yoakam,
Morgan Schroeder and Lauren Yost.

Kara Gratz: Director and Producer
Kevin Gratz: Assistant Director
Jason Yost: Technical Director
Tim Smith: Stage Manager
Kallen Terry: Student Director
Danielle Rhonemus: Student Scenic Design

"Cinderella" is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals: www.rnh.com.