Under the historic roof of Mikhailovsky Theatre landscape since 1833, the timeless ballet Cinderella comes to life. With Sergei Prokofiev’s sparkling score guiding every step, this magical story of courage, kindness, and transformation enchants audiences as Cinderella’s journey from humble beginnings to a fairy-tale destiny unfolds in graceful movement and radiant imagery.
Libretto by Nikolay Volkov after the fairytale of the same name by Charles Perrault
Choreography by Rostislav Zakharov revived by Mikhail Messerer
A modern version of the classic play from 1945, resurrected in a style fit for a digital-age audience. This production’s calling card has become its successful marriage of lovely ballet from years gone by and modern stage technology. Visual computer effects peacefully coexist with traditional costumes and props. Rostislav Zakharov, to whom the premiere is dedicated in celebration of the 110th anniversary of his birth, described his production as „a song about the spring of human life, youth, happiness and dreams“. While working on the new version, Mikhail Messerer followed the mood set by the ballet’s creator.