Preview of 'Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella' at the Warner Theatre

Press release

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA
COMES TO LIFE AT THE WARNER THEATRE
Stage @ The Warner Presents Classic Musical For All Ages
March 28 – April 6

Torrington, CT – This spring, experience the timeless enchantment of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the Warner Theatre’s Nancy Marine Studio Theatre from March 28 – April 6, 2025.

Originally broadcast in 1957 with Julie Andrews, this beloved classic captivated millions as the most-watched program in television history. Featuring unforgettable songs like “In My Own Little Corner,” “Stepsisters’ Lament,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” this elegant musical is a magical experience for dreamers of all ages. The clock may strike midnight, but the memories will last a lifetime. Don’t miss your chance to relive the magic with this Stage @ The Warner production!

The production is led by director Jonathan Zalaski, who was inspired to pursue a career in show business after seeing the Warner’s 2005 production of Cinderella. “All these years later, I am now the director, and I feel so lucky to be working with some of the people that were in that very production,” shared Zalinski. Warner Stage Company was founded by the late Jim Fritch, and Neil Pagano, and features community theatre artists throughout the region performing in plays and musicals. Thousands of performers have “tread the Warner boards” and through the Stage Company have been inspired to pursue professional careers on Broadway, in regional theatre, film, and television to much success.

The cast of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella features: Jenna Ptachcinski (Cinderella), Charles Romano (Prince Charming), Marcia Maslo (Fairy Godmother), Juliette Koch Kellogg (Stepmother), Emma MacLaren (Portia), Grace Mackie (Joy), David Nichols (King), Mandy Jaramillo (Queen), Theo Sevilla (Herald), Alex Alves (Steward), Jim Wood (Chef), Jonathan Parks (Guard), Julie Baerny (Ensemble), Brennan Cummings (Ensemble), Sawyer Delaney (Ensemble), Mariela D’Allesandro (Ensemble), Gloria Dunton-Ilievski (Ensemble), Melissa Green (Ensemble), Susie Hackel (Ensemble), Dan Tortora (Ensemble), Kinsley Tortora (Ensemble).

The creative team is led by Jonathan Zalaski (Director) with Marrianne Parks (Choreographer), Dan Koch (Music Director), Alyssa Archambault (Production Stage Manager), Ruth Choate (Assistant Stage Manager), Lee Evans (Technical Director), Renee C. Purdy (Costume Design), Matt DeLong (Lighting Design), Dustin Pfaender (Sound Design), Nicole D’Amico (Properties Design), David Palmieri (Master Carpenter), David Verdosci (Scenic Painter), Briana Langer (Properties, Paint), Jonathan Parks (Deck Captain), Matt Dettmer (Director of Production), and Charlene Speyerer (Production Manager).

The theatre will also host an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreted performance on Saturday, April 5th at 2:00pm.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is sponsored by Torrington Savings Bank. Performances run March 28th through April 6th, with tickets starting at $32. For more information, visit warnertheatre.org or call the Warner Theatre Box Office at (860) 489-7180.