Calgary 
Events Description
Did you know? The fairytale of Cinderella has roots dated as far back as ~850AD, from the Tang dynasty-era set of folk tales that includes the story of “Ye Xian”, who loses a shoe on her way home from a New Year’s Eve festival.
Massenet’s take on Cinderella, based on the 1697 story by Charles Perrault, is full-on fairytale: the Fairy Godmother grants wishes, Cinderella arrives at the ball in a magical coach, and the clock strikes midnight just before the Prince declares his love for the mysterious woman at his party.
In his opera, Massenet humanizes and even pokes fun at nobility. He gives names to Cinderella’s wicked stepmother and stepsisters; at the ball, when Prince Charming is inundated with women vying for a rich married life, Massenet turns the scene into eat-the-rich satire.
In Cinderella, the role of Prince Charming is usually played by a female singer — a trope in opera often called “trouser” or “pants roles”. Trouser-role characters come with a unique layer of meaning: they’re usually younger men, high-class or even royalty, and often lack impulse control…
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : $19.50 – $325.50
How to get tickets?
Phone: 403-262-7286
Email: info@calgaryopera.com
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Friday January 29, 2027 to Saturday February 6, 2027
Fri. Jan. 29, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Sun. Jan. 31, 2027 | 2:00 PM
Sat. Feb. 6, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Venue & Address
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 1415 14 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1M4, Canada
Wheelchair accessible
