'Ella Enchanted' Coming To Dobama Theatre

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, OH — "Ella Enchanted" will premiere at Dobama Theatre on November 30. The musical will continue its holiday run through December 30.

The production tells the story of Ella, a girl given the "gift" of obedience by a misguided fairy. That means Ella cannot disobey any order. "The strong-willed Ella goes on a quest to rid herself of this horrible curse. During her mystical adventure she encounters an evil stepmother, hungry ogres, enormous giants, a magical bird, and her best friend. Along the way, she finds her own voice," Dobama said of the show.

"Ella Enchanted" is based on the Newbery Honor novel of the same name. The Dobama show will feature "delightful music, beautiful puppets, high adventure, and plenty of girl power." The show is appropriate for ages 6 and up.

Tickets are $37-40. There are discounts available for seniors, students, and military. To get tickets, call the box office at 216-932-3396. Walk up box office hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.;Saturday noon-4 p.m. during performance weeks and one hour before all performances.

Directed by Nathan Motta, the show will feature a cast made up of Natalie Green, Joshua McElroy, Tina D. Stump, Amy Fritsche, Kelly Elizabeth Smith, Neely Gevaart, Eugene Sumlin, Arif Silverman, and Madeline Krucek.

Here's the schedule for preview performances.

• Tuesday, November 27 at 7:30 pm - Preview Performance, all tickets $15
• Thursday, November 29 at 7:30 pm - Preview Performance, all tickets $15

Here's the schedule for the regular performances:

• Friday, November 30 at 8 p.m.
• Saturday, December 1 at 8 p.m.
• Sunday, December 2 at 2:30 p.m.
• Sunday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. (Pay-What-You-Can)
• Thursday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, December 7 at 8 p.m.
• Saturday, December 8 at 2:30 p.m.
• Saturday, December 8 at 8 p.m.
• Sunday, December 9 at 2:30 p.m.
• Thursday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, December 14 at 8 p.m.
• Saturday, December 15 at 2:30 p.m.
• Saturday, December 15 at 8 p.m.
• Sunday, December 16 at 2:30 p.m.
• Thursday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, December 21 at 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, December 22 at 2:30 p.m.
• Saturday, December 22 at 8 p.m.
• Sunday, December 23 at 2:30 p.m.
• Sunday, December 23 at 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 26 at 7:30 p.m
• Thursday, December 27 at 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, December 28 at 8 p.m.
• Saturday, December 29 at 2:30 p.m.
• Saturday, December 29 at 8 p.m.
• Sunday, December 30 at 2:30 p.m.

Graphic from Dobama Theatre