Cinderella: State Ballet Theatre Of Ukraine
About This Event
The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, a touring company rooted in the Ukrainian conservatory tradition, performs a full-length Cinderella at NJPAC. Their productions favor clear line, disciplined ensemble work and straightforward pantomime over reinterpretation, keeping the focus on classical partnering and the steady pace of a repertory company on the road.
About Cinderella(ballet)
Sergei Prokofiev’s *Cinderella* is a mid‑20th‑century ballet score that retells the familiar folktale through sharply etched dance rhythms and long-breathed lyric writing, composed across the war years and first staged in 1945 at Moscow’s Bolshoi Theatre. Its theatrical engine is as much comedy as romance, with the stepfamily often drawn as absurd rather than cruel. In New York, the music has lived a second life in the concert hall, where suites and excerpts circulate as repertory. One can hear Prokofiev’s gift for character in how quickly the orchestra turns from glitter to bite.
About the Artist
State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine
State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine is a touring classical ballet company rooted in the Ukrainian conservatory tradition, with dancers trained in academic technique and story-driven repertory. In the New York area, the troupe is a regular presence on regional stages such as NJPAC, presenting full-length narrative works including *Cinderella*.