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Livermore Valley Arts
Contact: Ruth Egherman (925) 583-2306
Bankhead Presents Invites Audiences to Experience Family Entertainment Enchantment at Its Best with Tri-Valley Theatre Company’s Production of Cinderella this July
Livermore, CA – (June 20, 2025) – A timeless family-friendly classic to be shared with dreamers, young and old alike, Bankhead Presents is absolutely enchanted to present Tri-Valley Theatre Company’s Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella this summer. Nominated for nine 2013 Tony Awards, the Broadway adaptation of the classic musical features new characters, a hilarious libretto, surprising twists, and an unforgettable score from Rodgers & Hammerstein, and is the perfect, enchanting musical for any age. Cinderella will play for seven (7) performances, July 12—27, 2025, at the beautiful Bankhead Theater located at 2400 First Street in Downtown Livermore. Tickets are on sale now online at LivermoreArts.org.
About Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
“You want magic? Wait until you see Cinderella!” (Marilyn Stasio, Variety) Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside an up-to-date, hilarious, and romantic libretto by Tony Award-nominee Douglas Carter Beane. Originally presented on television in 1957, starring Julie Andrews, this show was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella was twice remade for television: its recreation in 1965 starring Lesley Ann Warren was no less successful in transporting a new generation to the miraculous kingdom of dreams-come-true, and so was a second remake in 1997, which starred Brandy as Cinderella and Whitney Houston as her Fairy Godmother. The original Broadway production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella opened in 2013.
The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein
hallmarks of originality, charm, and elegance. “A timeless musical treasure” according to Mark Kennedy of The Associated Press, and “a full-on romantic fantasy” according to Elisabeth Vincentelli of The New York Post, Tri-Valley families will not want to miss out on this lavish classic and musical theatre institution for all ages, filled with fantastical characters and charming dramatic situations alongside a nostalgic dreamy score, this July at The Bankhead. This show truly is one of musical theatre’s not-to-be-missed treasures, satisfying musical dreamers everywhere!
Presenting Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Tri-Valley Theatre Company (TVTC) is the continuing next act of Tri-Valley Repertory Theatre (a Resident Company of The Bankhead), whose commitment to bringing high-quality theatre to the community has continued to flourish. With Artistic Director Brian Olkowski continuing at the helm, along with a Board of Directors led by Glen Riggs as Board President, they are carrying on, furthering the company’s legacy of creating amazing musical theatre for enjoyment, enrichment, and involvement in the arts in the Tri-Valley with Tri-Valley Theatre Company. TVTC’s inaugural season in 2024 saw a nearly sold-out LEGALLY BLONDE The Musical and a thrilling production of Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN, kicking off TVTC’s first season in this new era on a wonderful note. Starting off its second season this year with the totally tubular ROCK OF AGES, and now closing out 2025 at The Bankhead with a full-musical production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA, TVTC cannot wait to take audiences along on a delightful journey of ‘pure magic,’ perfect for dreamers and believers of all ages!
Collaborating with the organization is an enchanting, continuing journey for Livermore Valley Arts on its own. “We are gratified to continue to see TVTC full productions enriching our ‘own little corner’ of the world, right here in Livermore,” said LVA Director of Marketing Ruth Egherman. “[Artistic Director] Brian Olkowski’s leadership, energy, and vision have been instrumental in the success of past TVTC shows Legally Blonde, The Music Man, and Rock of Ages. We cannot wait to make the ‘impossible’ ‘possible’ this summer with the ever-charming CINDERELLA!”
The Cinderella cast includes:
Ella (July 13, 19, 26 @ 7pm): Alyssa Prosch (Livermore)
Ella (July 12, 20, 26 @ 1pm, and 27): Zara Saje (San Jose)
Topher: Liam Cody (Concord)
Madame: Jill Vellinger (Pleasanton)
Sebastian: Bob Stratton (Walnut Creek)
Marie: Angela Cesena (Redwood City)
Gabrielle: Kathleen Hornbacker (Sunnyvale)
Charlotte: Eve La Puma (Dublin)
Jean-Michel: Benjamin Pierson (San Ramon)
Lord Pinkleton: Glen Riggs (Livermore)
Ensemble: Abbey Mavrakis (Livermore)
Ensemble (July 12, 20, 26 @ 1pm, and 27): Alyssa Prosch (Livermore)
Ensemble: Angel Pepper (Livermore)
Ensemble: Anna Hamburger (Pleasanton)
Ensemble: Courtney Sutherland (Walnut Creek)
Ensemble: Emma Wall (San Leandro)
Ensemble: Ethan Sadkowski (Livermore)
Ensemble: Etienne Urbain-Racine (Livermore)
Ensemble: Heidi Amstrup (Pleasanton)
Ensemble: Janella Leano (Vallejo)
Ensemble: Kate Elston (Livermore)
Ensemble: Kenny Silberberg (Union City)
Ensemble: Kurt Hornbacker (Livermore)
Ensemble: Leila Brown (Pleasanton)
Ensemble: Maggie Francisco (Castro Valley)
Ensemble: Mary Fielding (Livermore)
Ensemble: Roberto Ruiz Jr. (Hayward)
Ensemble: Rosemary Ché (San Leandro)
Ensemble: Wendy Rodriguez (Livermore)
Ensemble (July 13, 19, 26 @ 7pm): Zara Saje (San Jose)
The production features direction and choreography by Genoa Sperske, choreography by Cat Delos Santos Reyes, and vocal and music direction by Jed de Roza. Keith Thomson is the prop master, and Liz Nelsen is the costumer. Brian Olkowski and Glen Riggs are the producers.
Opening night for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella is Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 7 pm, and the show runs through July 27, 2025. Performance times are Sundays at 1 pm, with Saturday 7 pm performances on July 12 and July 26, and additional Saturday 1 pm performances on July 19 and July 26. Ticket prices are $55, with student and military discounts available by calling the box office. Special discounts of 20% for groups of 10 or more are also available. For tickets, please visit LivermoreArts.org or call 925-373-6800. Livermore Valley Arts is thrilled to be able to present this jewel of a classic from Tri-Valley Theatre Company right here at The Bankhead to bring some magic and joy this summer!
Tickets for all shows in the 2025—2026 Bankhead Presents season are available online, by calling 925-373-6800, or at the box office windows. For more information about Livermore Valley Arts and a complete list of events, visit LivermoreArts.org.
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Livermore Valley Arts is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit offering wide-ranging programs that provide access to the arts for the Tri-Valley community and beyond. The Bankhead Theater and Bothwell Arts Center are home to eight resident performing arts companies and over 40 studio artists and cultural arts instructors. LivermoreArts.org
Show: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
New Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Original Book by Oscar Hammerstein II
Director/Choreographer: Genoa Sperske
Choreographer: Cat Delos Santos Reyes
Vocal/Music Director: Jed de Roza
Producers: Brian Olkowski & Glen Riggs
Prop Master: Keith Thomson
Costumer: Liz Nelsen
Dates/Times: July 12 through July 27, 2025 (7 performances total)
Saturdays 7/12 & 7/26 at 7:00 pm
Saturdays 7/19 & 7/26 at 1:00 pm
Sundays at 1:00 pm
Location: Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street, Livermore, CA 94550 Tickets: $55 (student/military discounts available by calling the box office)
For press tickets or to schedule an interview with the director, actors, or staff, please contact LVA Director of Marketing Ruth Egherman at [email protected]. Thank you!
Dates, times, and ticket prices for other events available at www.LivermoreArts.org
