The contrast between the freedom of the natural world and the constricted frippery of balls and arranged marriages is imperative in Mr. Wheeldon's version; when that opposition is present, his Cinderella achieves a rare kind of harmony.
The New York Times
The contrast between the freedom of the natural world and the constricted frippery of balls and arranged marriages is imperative in Mr. Wheeldon's version; when that opposition is present, his Cinderella achieves a rare kind of harmony.
The New York Times
Why see San Francisco Ballet: Cinderella?
The Return of Cinderella
Christopher Wheeldon's sumptuous fairytale ballet from 2013 makes a welcome return to SF Ballet as part of the 2023 season. Wheeldon's take on Cinderella is based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, is a surreal dream-like ballet, set to Prokofiev's score, and showcases both lavish sets and costumes by designer Julian Crouch, and ethereal projections by Daniel Brodie. A perfect ballet for both ballet fans and novices, this family-friendly production is a great way to get the kids to love dance.
Christopher Wheeldon is currently one of the world's most in-demand dance choreographers, having created a celebrated Alice in Wonderland, and about to launch a new version of the Nutcracker for the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago. Wheeldon also won the 2015 Tony award for Best Choreography for the hit musical revival, An American in Paris on Broadway.
Key Information
Audience
Suitable for ages 8+
Run Time
Two hours 30 minutes with two intermissions
Dates
Finished Apr 8, 2023
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