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, Saturday, March 28 @ 7pm and Sunday, March 29, @ 2pm, 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 (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 (Seattle, WA). Cervilio Aramdor, Principal dancer of the Cincinnati Ballet and first Soloist, Edward Gonzales will also join Lafayette Ballet Theatre.

Tickets – great for Valentine’s Day gifts – are available now, priced as follows: front orchestra, $58; back orchestra, $45; first balcony, $35; back orchestra, $25. Additional Ticketmaster fees may apply. Special group rates are available. “Student rush”: half off on all seats still available 30 minutes prior to curtain. (Students must present a current school ID at the Heymann Center Box Office to receive the “student rush” discount.)

Tickets are available at the Heymann Center Box Office, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; via phone, 337-291-5555; and online at www.ticketmaster.com.