The Prince is giving a ball…on Thursday February 25, 7:30 p.m. at the Center for Arts Proscenium Theatre, PCC West Campus– for only a mere $18 (discounts available to commoners).

Cinderella

On this “Cinderella” Opening Night, come dressed in “elaborate and ornate formal attire” for a chance to win one of several Royal Prizes (for both adults and children). The royal categories are: Best little princess and prince, Most likely to win the Prince’s hand, Most likely to impress the Queen or King, Most elaborate, Most unique, Best accessories, and Best looking couple or family. Dress to the max in ball attire, and you could win.

“Cinderella” is a fairy tale musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, and directed by the creative team of Todd Poelstra, Mickey Nugent, David Waggoner, and Dr. Mark Nelson. Reception and photo opportunity with the cast follows the performance. Call the box office now for tickets at 520-206-6986, website is www.pima.edu/cfa. The Proscenium theater is located at 2202 W. Anklam Rd., two miles west of I-10 on St. Mary’s Road which turns into Anklam Road.

If your evil stepmother or stepfather won’t let you leave the house to go to Opening Night, the musical runs through March 7, on Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m.

Last summer I got to be Queen (for an evening) at a medieval dinner in Austria. Royalty definitely has it perks– as I had servants serve my dinner and my two Ladies in Waiting had to do my bidding. I also used to live in England where people adulated their royalty, and girls did grow up hoping to become a Princess Diana.

Don’t forget those glass slippers, Cinderella.

Note: The Tucson Weekly reported last week that this play is not the traditional Cinderella story, as it will be Bollywood style, with the setting in India. Just so you won’t be surprised.