“Cinderella” takes the stage at BPHS
Bethel Park High School presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” as its spring musical.
“The prince is giving a what?” The prince is giving a ball in BPHS’s 2022 spring musical “Cinderella” on March 16-19 at 7 p.m.
This isn’t the original Disney version of “Cinderella.” This version is written by Rodgers and Hammerstein. The show was originally written for television as it was on CBS played by Julie Andrews. For a synopsis of the musical, click here.
I’m excited to be in front of a full house audience again. Last year was great, but there’s nothing like performing in front of a full audience.
— Katey Muench
Katey Muench is a senior at BPHS. She will take the stage on March 17 and 19 as Gabrielle, one of Cinderella’s stepsisters.
When asked what she is most excited about in the show, she said: “I’m excited to be in front of a full house audience again. Last year was great, but there’s nothing like performing in front of a full audience.”
The show is directed by Ms. Julia Davin and Mr. Todd Kuczawa. The student directors are seniors Angelina Magnotti and Stefi DiPrampero, and the dance captains are juniors Aubrey Manion and Alayna Banks.
When asked about how he feels about “Cinderella” being his last BPHS musical, senior Kessid Wicker, who plays Lord Pinkleton on March 16 and 18, said: “It is a little upsetting that it is my last show at BPHS, but it has been an amazing past four years. I look forward to coming back to see the shows in the future.”
It will be something that will remind people of normal times. It will also showcase amazing talent between the cast, crew, and orchestra.
— Kessid Wicker
The show will be double cast. These casts include:
Opening (March 16 and 18) Cast:
Isabella Zallo as Ella
Nick Dell as Prince Topher
Anna Rosemeier as Marie
Anthony Hughes as Sebastian
Summer Barkley as Madame
Bella Heasley as Charlotte
Bekah Tupper as Gabrielle
Dylan Finnell as Jean-Michele
Kessid Wicker as Lord Pinkleton
Closing (March 17 and 19) Cast:
Clara McGough as Ella
Evan Isenberg as Prince Topher
Nora Bell as Marie
Jake Rogers as Sebastian
Alea Taylor as Madame
Meghan DeHaven as Charlotte
Katey Muench as Gabrielle
Noah Stiglich as Jean-Michele
Dylan Lawton as Lord Pinkleton
Tickets go on sale to the public starting March 1- 11 from 9-11 a.m along with an evening sale on March 3 from 6- 7:30 p.m. They will also be on sale at the door on the nights of the show. Tickets are $10 each.
“Everyone in the show is so talented and worked so hard to make a great show. All ages will enjoy it and have a great time,” said Muench.
“It will be something that will remind people of normal times. It will also showcase amazing talent between the cast, crew, and orchestra,” Wicker said.
Contact Angela Ricciuti at 412-854-8512 or by email at [email protected] with any questions.
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