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Classic fairy tale reborn with re-staging of Alice Reyes’ ‘Cinderella’


Denise Parungao as Cinderella. Ballet Philippines
The young and young-at-heart shouldn't miss this chance to see the Ballet Philippines production of Alice Reyes' "Cinderella," which aims to bring the classic fairy tale to life on the stage of the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theater) in late November and early December.

"What we, at Ballet Philippines, would hope for is that our re-telling of the treasured children's story of ‘Cinderella’ will fill the hearts of all in the audience with child-like joy and wonder and an early sprinkling of holiday cheer for the coming Christmas season," said Reyes in the press release.

Reyes was named National Artist for Dance earlier this year. She founded the Ballet Philippines and is its Artistic Director Emeritus.

The role of Cinderella will be played by soloist Denise Parungao, who was last seen in the title role of Ballet Philippines’ “Giselle” in 2013 and 2014, and junior company member Monica Amanda Gana. Playing opposite them as Prince Charming are principal dancers Jean Marc Cordero and Richardson Yadao.

Alternating in the role of Cinderella's wicked stepmother are Ballet Philippines president Margie Moran Floirendo and Isabelle Garachon, a former professional dancer and the wife of the French Ambassador to the Philippines Gilles Garachon.

This will be this version of the Cinderella tale's 33rd anniversary and 5th re-staging. — Vida Cruz/BM, GMA News

Shows are from Nov. 28 to 30 and Dec. 5 to 7. See Ticketworld or the Ballet Philippines website or call 551-1003/551-7919/832-3704 for tickets and further inquiries.