Cinderella April 10, 2010

Its a classic. Everyone knows the story. It starts with an evil stepmother and ends with a prince, a glass slipper, and happily-ever-after. But in between this is a Cinderella with a twist! A zany, rock-and-roll version of the beloved fairy tale, with a reluctant prince and a tough-as-nails fairy godmother. Written and directed by Elgin native Peter Akemann, this off-beat re-telling of the vintage fable will premier April 9, 10, & 11 when Childrens Theatre of Elgin stages the musical at Hemmens Cultural Center. The CTE production will feature 80 young students from the Fox Valley area. Childrens Theatre of Elgin is a non-profit organization run by parent volunteers now in its 22nd year. CTE provides main-stage theatre experiences for young performers, whose talents are showcased for theatre patrons of all ages. Public show of this production will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 9 and 10, and Sunday, April 11, at 2:00 p.m. Cost is $10 for adults, $8 for students, and $8 for seniors. Group discounts are available for a special Saturday matinee at 2:00 p.m. April 10. Any group of ten or more individuals (sports, church, business, club, senior groups, etc.) will receive the discount rate of $5 per person. Call in advance 847-214-7550. Tickets at the door for this special matinee are $7. For more information go to www.cteelgin.com.