LBT to present ‘Cinderella’ ballet March 28-29

Everyone knows the story of Cinderella as portrayed in books and movies, but no medium quite captures the magic of this inspiring rags-to-riches tale as classical ballet.
Experience the enchantment of Lafayette Ballet Theatre’s Cinderella on Saturday, March 28, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m. in the Heymann Performing Arts Center.
LBT promises an awe-inspiring evening appropriate for all ages. Principal guest artists will join the local cast in presenting the three-act, full-length classical production, set to Sergei Prokofiev’s celebrated score.
Pacific Northwest Ballet principle dancer, Laura Tisserand, a native of New Orleans, will perform the lead role of Cinderella. Dancing the role of Prince will be Joshua Grant, soloist with Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle, Washington. Cervilio Aramdor, principal dancer of the Cincinnati Ballet and first soloist Edward Gonzales will also join Lafayette Ballet Theatre.
Tickets are available and priced as follows: front orchestra, $58; back orchestra, $45; first balcony, $35; and back orchestra, $25. Additional Ticketmaster fees may apply. Special group rates are available.
Tickets are available at the Heymann Center Box Office, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; via phone by calling (337) 291-5555; and online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Lafayette Ballet Theatre is a nonprofit organization offering classical ballet instruction, dance study scholarships, educational programs and quality stage performances to the Acadiana community.
For more information on LBT and “Cinderella,” call (337) 262-0444 or visit www.LafayetteBalletTheatre.org.