MainStreet Theatre Company to Present Musical “Cinderella” at the Lewis Family Playhouse January 30th – February 13th

Production Company Continues Its Fourth Season of Theatre for Young Audiences

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 8, 2009

Rancho Cucamonga, California – The MainStreet Theatre Company continues its fourth season of high-quality, professional theatre for young audiences, with Cinderella, opening at the Lewis Family Playhouse January 30th and running through February 13th.

Written in the 1970s, this version of Cinderella takes a “fractured fairytale” approach to the age-old rags-to-riches love story. In this version, the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland, who has fallen through the wrong hole, becomes an integral part of the story, adding a delightful twist to the classic fable. The creative team, including original composer/lyricist David Coleman, is updating the musical for this production. The show will have a new opening, new musical arrangements, and the overall style of the piece will enhance the magical elements inherent in the story. Original book writer Phylis Ravel (formerly Phyllis Ward Fox) will be attending the opening weekend performances.

“I feel like we’ve discovered a lost jewel, a gem of a show. The script is witty, funny, and smart. The music is great, and our production will bring all the magic of the story to life in very surprising ways,” shared Mireya (Murry) Hepner, MainStreet Theatre Company Producer.

In addition to Director Mark Rucker, the creative team includes Janice Rodgers Wainwright, Musical Director; Janet Miller, Choreographer; Michael C. Smith, Scenic Design; Brian Gale, Lighting; and Angela Balogh Calin, Costume Design.

Help the Rancho Cucamonga Hearts for Arts initiative!  Donate all holiday season leading up to Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Day isn’t the only day you’ll be able to show your love this February. Hearts for Arts is a month long celebration of Rancho Cucamonga’s love for the performing arts highlighted by two special events.

Hearts for Arts will kick off on February 6th with Southern California’s favorite weatherman, Fritz Coleman, performing his stand up comedy routine on the Lewis Family Playhouse stage. Tonight at 11! Tickets are priced at $26.500, meet and greet dessert reception tickets are available for an additional $20.00.

All month long, there will be individual donation opportunities at Lewis Family Playhouse performances and you can always support the arts online with a donation through the Rancho Cucamonga Community Foundation through the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s RCpark.com website.

On Saturday, February 20th the Ontario Reign will host a Rancho Cucamonga Community Night benefiting Hearts for Arts, donating at least $1 to the cause from every ticket sold. The Los Angeles Kings affiliate team will provide visitors to Citizens Business Bank Arena with an exciting night of professional hockey! Tickets to the Ontario Reign February 20th game are on sale at the Lewis Family Playhouse Box Office (purchase tickets at the Lewis Family Playhouse Box Office and save the $3 Arena facility fee) – game tickets are $12 each. Call or stop by today: (909) 477-2752 or 12505 Cultural Center Drive at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.