Pekin Panther Players present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Packwood — The Pekin Panther Players are proud to present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s timeless musical Cinderella on Nov. 14, 15, and 16 at the Pekin High School Auditorium.

This beloved Broadway version brings to life the classic story of a young woman who dares to dream, filled with humor, heart, and dazzling magic. Audiences will be enchanted by the elegant ball, the comedic stepfamily, the sparkling transformation scenes, and unforgettable songs like “In My Own Little Corner” and “Ten Minutes Ago.”

The students have been rehearsing since the first week of school, dedicating countless hours to perfecting each scene, song, and dance. The production showcases the hard work, creativity, and talent of Pekin’s theatre students — both on stage and behind the scenes.

Ticket reservations are now open to the public. Show times and prices are as follows:

Friday, Nov. 14: Show only. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets: Adults: $10; Children 3 and up: $7.

Saturday, Nov. 15: Dinner Theatre, Dinner AND a show. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Dinner will start at 5 p.m., with the show to follow. Tickets: Adults: $35; Married or dating couples, $65; Children 3 and up: $25.

The meal, prepared by Grant Ranch of Sigourney, includes your choice of chicken breast or ham balls, green beans, cheesy potatoes, dinner salad, rolls, desserts, ice tea or water. Those purchasing dinner theatre tickets must specify choice of meat for each order.

Sunday, Nov. 16: Show only. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the show will start at 2 p.m. Tickets: Adults: $10; Children 3 and up: $7.

Tickets should also be available at the door on Friday and Sunday. The public will be notified if the dinner theatre does not sell out. If it does not, there will be seats available for the show ONLY. Ticket prices for the show only Saturday (as available) are as follows: Adults: $10; Children 3 and up: $7; and children 2 and under will be admitted free of charge.

To reserve tickets or to ask questions, receive additional information, or express concerns, please email Pekin Head Drama Director Staci Wright at staci.wright@pekincsd.org or by calling the Pekin High School office at 319-695-3705. Tickets to the show only can be paid for in the high school office prior to November 14. Dinner theatre tickets must be paid for by November 6.

CINDERELLA is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization.

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA

Music by Richard Rodgers; Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II; New Book by Douglas Carter Beane; Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II

Orchestrations by Danny Troob; Music Adaptation & Arrangements by David Chase; Additional Lyrics By Douglas Carter Beane, David Chase and Bruce Pomahac