The West Hudson Arts Theater Company (W.H.A.T.) kicks off its third season with Disney’s “Cinderella the Musical,” a classic fairy tale brought to life through song and dance. Performances are Friday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16, at 1:30 and 4 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 17, at 1:30 p.m., at the W.H.A.T. Theater, 131 Midland Ave., Kearny. All tickets are $8. Tickets for all performances are available online at www.whatco.org or by calling 201-467-8624.
Cinderella is W.H.A.T.’s first family friendly musical. Young theatergoers are encouraged to wear their best Prince Charming and Princess costumes to the performances, said W.H.A.T. artistic director and Cinderella director Joe Ferriero.
The company includes Noelle Haefner (Old Woman/ Fairy Godmother), Michelle Almeida (Cinderella), Michael Antonelli (Prince Charming), Paula Reyes (Stepmother), Joan M. Hemphill (Drizella), Jennifer McCarthy (Anastasia); Robert Strauch (Gus), Jimmy Smores (Jaq), Brianna Dickinson (Perla), Alyssa Schirm (Suzy), Richard Dwyer (The King), and Jonathan Pinto (The Grand Duke).
Disney’s “Cinderella the Musical” is directed by Joe Ferriero; choreography by Michele Sarnoski; music direction by Scott Burzynski; music by Mack David and Al Hoffman and Jerry Livingston; original book adaption by Marcy Heisler; music adapted and arranged by Bryan Louiselle.
The following special events are planned for “Cinderella”:
*Royal Tea meet – Saturday, Nov. 9, at noon, at the W.H.A.T. Theater, before the 1:30 p.m. show. Tickets for the tea and show are $12. Seating is limited for princesses and princes (must be accompanied by an adult); advance online ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Tickets for the Royal-Tea are available online at www.whatco.org or by calling 201-467-8624.
*Cinderella crafts – A free program held at Kearny Main Library, 318 Kearny Ave., for ages 3 to 6, co-hosted by W.H.A.T. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 4:30 p.m. Children may create their own royal crowns along with either a magic wand or a shield. Register in advance at the library. This activity is limited to 50 participants. Call the library for additional information and registration 201-998-2666.
