- Music by Richard Rodgers - Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
- Adapted for the Stage by Tom Briggs - From the teleplay by Robert L. Freedman
- Directed by Kevin S. McAllister
- BCS Presents ArtsCentric's Production
With possibly the first Cinderella to be set in Africa, ArtsCentric returns to BCS following its must-see performances of Crowns for a take on the time-honored story that’s not to be missed! Inspired by the groundbreaking 1997 movie featuring Brandy and Whitney Houston, this version of the beloved, timeless classic features musical performances that follow Cinderella’s magical transformation with the help of her fairy godmother, in a show for all generations.
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What is a Preview?
Previews are an essential part of the theater-making process that allow directors and playwrights to see their plays with audiences for the first time and identify areas for adjustment. These special performances allow you to get a first look at the play and be a part of each shows’ creative journey before it opens officially.
Run Time: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes with an Intermission
SPECIAL EVENTs
Dec 9 – Post-Show Talkback (After the 2:00 pm Matinee)
Dec 11 – Theatre/Arts Industry Night (7:30 PM Show)
$20 Tickets with promo code: INDUSTRYNIGHT
Kevin S. McAllister, Director
Kevin S. McAllister was most recently cast in the revival of CAROLINE OR CHANGE alongside Cassie Levy, Sharon D. Clarke and Broadway legend Chip Zien. He was also recently seen in the hit Broadway musical, COME FROM AWAY. When not in NYC, he can be seen often on regional stages around Washington D.C where he is a two time Helen Hayes Award winning actor with 12 nominations under his belt. His favorite roles being The Tin Man in THE WIZ, Coalhouse Walker Jr. in RAGTIME, and Tom Collins in RENT. Regional venues include The Kennedy Center, Arena Stage, Cleveland Playhouse, Signature Theatre, and Ford’s Theatre. Mr. McAllister’s opera background has also afforded him the opportunity to perform in Washington National Opera’s revival of Kurt Weill’s LOST IN THE STARS with Eric Owens. He’s participated in several world premieres and workshops with works written by Pasek and Paul, Jeanine Tesori, Rowe and Dempsey and living legend Bruce Hornsby. As an actor, Kevin is a firm believer in the idea of reimagining roles and has often taken on roles not originally written for African-American actors. Regionally, he has played Daddy Warbucks in Annie, File in 110 IN THE SHADE, Murdoch in TITANIC THE MUSICAL, Herman Preysing in GRAND HOTEL, and Burrs in THE WILD PARTY.
When not on the stage, Kevin is the artistic director of ArtsCentric, a performing arts organization in Baltimore dedicated to re-examining traditional roles in the arts. He has served on the production team of various works that have been featured at Ford’s Theatre, Toby’s Dinner Theatre, NextStop Theatre, Olney Theatre and Monumental Theatre Company. He is also a recurring guest lecturer at Montgomery College, American University, Howard University, University of Maryland and in January 2021 will join the Musical Theatre Department at Catholic University. In November 2020, Kevin was nominated as DC’s Artist of The Decade by Broadway World for his continued commitment to arts advancement in Maryland/DC region. He was also selected as the Director of the Decade by Broadway World in the Baltimore region.
ArtsCentric, Inc. is an African-American performing arts organization; a color-conscious organization committed to reexamining traditional roles in the arts, advancing original stories of specific cultures, and fostering educational advancement to strengthen the community through the power of theatre. ArtsCentric approaches the arts with a color-conscious lens when creating community-oriented and enriched education programs.; specifically the organization strives to positively impact a broad and diverse audience base, and uphold high standards of quality entertainment, while using the arts to inform, change, and enhance lives, one audience at a time.
