The Growing Stage presents "Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale"

Sunday, February 08, 2026 @ 2:00pm

The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857

Book & Lyrics by Karen Zacarias

Music by Deborah Wicks La Puma

What will happen to Cinderella at the ball … game? That’s the surprising climactic question in this contemporary Latin-American Cinderella musical, which delightfully turns the classic fairy tale on its head, telling the story from both Cinderella and the “stepsister’s” perspective. Cinderella, a newcomer from Puerto Rico, comes to visit her “stepsister,” Rosa, in the United States. The catch–Cinderella only speaks Spanish and Rosa only speaks English. Will these two girls be able to reach an understanding at the (basket) ball game? With a fairy godfather and other delightful twists to the original story, Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale crosses language and gender barriers, weaving a subtle lesson on empathy, sportsmanship and respect. Families will be cheering in their seats.