Cinderella Ballet Comes to Durham, NC as Part of the World Ballet Company National Tour

Tickets On Sale Now 

DURHAM, NC — April 29, 2025 — “Cinderella” the ballet comes to the Carolina Theatre of Durham on October 2 and October 3, 2025, as part of the World Ballet Company National Tour. Tickets are on sale now at the venue’s box office and online at www.carolinatheatre.org.

The 130-city tour of “Cinderella” brings the magic of this family-friendly fairytale to audiences in cities big and small across the country. 

World Ballet Company’s classically styled production of “Cinderella,” with original choreography by Estonia’s Marina Kesler is designed for a modern viewer. It is overflown with humor, charm, and spectacular dancing by a multinational cast of 40 top-flight professional dancers from ten countries. It also features over 150 handsewn radiant costumes and hand-crafted, richly detailed stage sets. 

“The idea was to evoke a cinematic feeling in the viewer where every gesture and scene is made clear,” says Kesler.  

One of the oldest and most beloved folktales, the story of “Cinderella” dates to sometime between 7BC and AD 23 with the Greek tale of Rhodopis. Since then, there have been over 1,500 versions of it including the most widely known by French author Charles Perrault that most ballet productions are derived from. Set to the passionate score by composer Sergei Prokofiev, the ballet tells of young Cinderella who is a victim of cruel circumstance but whose unwavering kindness is rewarded with her dreams of a better life coming true.  

According to audience surveys, more than 60 percent of the World Ballet Company audiences experience ballet for the first time with these productions, which is crucial to the company’s mission. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.carolinatheatre.org.   

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About the World Ballet Company: 

The World Ballet Company is driven by the belief that ballet is for everyone.  

Based in Los Angeles, and led by Sasha Gorskaya and Gulya Hartwick, World Ballet Company expands audiences for ballet and creates a new structure for world-class ballet productions. With no corporate or donor backing, it leverages decades of combined entertainment expertise to create, produce, and tour original productions that appeal to newcomers and seasoned ballet goers alike. By presenting in cities with less access to ballet, the company introduces the art form to new audiences while offering established ballet fans an annual occasion to look forward to.  

The company is composed of renowned professional dancers representing over ten countries. The family-friendly productions feature timeless scores, rich storytelling, vivid hand-painted sets, and stunning hand-crafted costumes. To date, World Ballet Company has travelled to more than 280 cities reaching an audience of more than 500,000, many of whom are first time attendees to a ballet. 

About The Carolina Theatre of Durham: 

Carolina Theatre of Durham is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which manages the city-owned Carolina Theatre at 309 W. Morgan Street, Durham, NC 27701. The Carolina Theatre of Durham is dedicated to presenting vibrant, thought-provoking film and live performances that contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of downtown Durham and the Triangle Region. Visit carolinatheatre.org for more information. 

Contact:
Hanna Mercer
Senior Director of Marketing, Carolina Theatre of Durham
(919) 560-3040 | hanna@carolinatheatre.org