Sioux Falls, SD (3/5/2026) — Spotlight Theatre Company at the Washington Pavilion invites audiences to wonder at the magic of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Youth Edition at the Orpheum Theater Center from March 12-15, 2026. This enchanting production of a classic fairytale will run for five performances only — secure your seats today!
Step into the story of Cinderella, a young woman whose life of chores and cruelty under her stepmother and stepsisters changes when a fairy godmother appears and a night at the royal ball transforms everything. Filled with humor, heart and beloved songs, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Youth Edition brings this timeless fairytale to life on stage in a way that will delight audiences of all ages.
“We’re thrilled to open our spring season with a story that so many families know and love,” says Debbi Jones, Senior Program Specialist for Spotlight Theatre Company. “This cast and crew have poured so much heart and dedication into the production. It’s a wonderful chance for audiences to see young performers grow in confidence, creativity and collaboration while bringing a classic story to life on stage.”
Spotlight Theatre Company provides students aged 6–18 with opportunities to showcase their talents in professional-level theatre performances throughout the community. Generous support from sponsors Avera, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, Empowered Girls Coach, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, Parkway Orthodontics and Children’s Dental Center has made Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA: Youth Edition performances possible.
Don’t miss this heartfelt tale of courage, kindness and the power of dreams! To purchase tickets, go to SiouxFallsOrpheum.com or visit the Washington Pavilion Box Office at 301 S. Main Ave.
About the Orpheum Theater Center
The Orpheum Theater Center in downtown Sioux Falls features two distinct spaces: the 686-seat Historic Orpheum Theater, built in 1913, and the Anne Zabel Studio Theater with room for up to 250 people. The center hosts plays, concerts, dance and other forms of entertainment throughout the year. It is also a venue for weddings, meetings, banquets, conferences and trade shows and offers office space for several organizations as well. The Orpheum Theater was listed on the national register of historic places in 1983. On July 1, 2019, Washington Pavilion Management, Inc. began overseeing its operations, both in managing the facility and ticketing events.
About Washington Pavilion Management, Inc. (WPMI)
Washington Pavilion Management, Inc. is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the largest arts organization in the state. The management company oversees and programs two historic City of Sioux Falls facilities: the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science and the Orpheum Theater Center. The company also provides professional management services, including administration; arts, science and educational programming; ticketing; event management; marketing; and more to other arts and nonprofit organizations. For information, please or visit WashingtonPavilion.org.
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