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Show The rest of the story Learn what happens to Cinderella after the other shoe, er, slipper drops Queen," and "Two Tales From China." The story follows Cinderella, who now just goes by "Ella," is in her 40s and finds herself in the middle of a countrywide revolution. Her Prince Charming has died, and she returns to her childhood home for safety with her daughter. Leslie Stott, who plays the Cinderella, said that grown-ualthough people will be seeing the same play, everyone will take away something different Rette Speight :" HERALD CORRESPONDENT Although this play may a sugar-swedon't be fooled by the title. The new musical "Cinderella's Waltz Right Inn," where happily ever after meets life's hard knocks, will be performed for the first time at the Valley Center Playhouse in lindoa "Although there are funny p parts throughout the show, it's really more of a grown-u- p show," said writer Joyce Gun-the-r. "It's 'Cinderella from "This play really gives hope to see the magic in our own lives," Stott said. "It really just, shows that trials can always be overcome, it just depends on our attitude." Gunther said that in addition to a positive attitude, she hopes viewers will learn that "some- - " Gunther has written four musicals for the theater as for well as a murder-myster- y Hunt Mysteries. Her previous accomplishments include "Undecidedly Yours," "The Ice ; - it. 'TSf I 4 FV4 I If you go Cinderella's Waltz Right Inn When: Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays through June 16 Where: Valley Center Playhouse, 780 N. 200 East, Lindon Tickets: $6 regular admission; $5 child, student, senior; $25 family. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 Info: p.m. 785-- 1 1 86, www.vcpnews.com times you just have to follow your heart," even when you are in the middle of two good choices. "It's not always good and bad," Gunther said. "What people really struggle with are the choices between better and best. You just have to know that whatever happens, you'll pull through" Stott performed in Gunther's first musical, "Undecidedly Yours." She has been performing on the Playhouse stage for more than 20 years. The Valley Center Playhouse has been open for 33 years, said Jody Renstrom, who the theater with her "1 April CARE n - Kay 24 .;5TH' t , V ; : . (...4. ! ! L Valley Center Playhouse Marlene Arnold, center watches over Cinderella Leslie Stall, right, with her daughter Debi WUcox, Fairy Godmother hus- band, Keith. Jody also writes and featured only her plays last year. "This year we're doing other people's plays," she said. "We're just really excited to be showing one of Gunther's musicals again." The theater's goal is to provide something for everyone. Renstrom said. Tickets can be purchased for $6 for regular admission or $5 for children, students and seniors. A family ticket is available for $25, which covers individuals living under the same roof, Renstrom said. The play will be shown on Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays starting Friday and running through June 16. The doors will open to the theater at 7 p.m. and the show will start at 7:30 p.m. During that half an hour before the show, tickets may be purchased. For reservations, call 785-118- Utah Council of the Blind presents I " V J r tiiiiiffiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiitiniffiittf At Michael Ballam has had an operatic and recital career spanning three decades. He is a Professor of Music at Utah State University and an accomplished pianist and oboist. fat, CI!2ILl5JE!JE!J5LSL?5l iiiiiiKMiiisiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiit Thursday, May 15, 2008, 7:00 p.m The Masonic Temple 650 East South Temple, Salt Lake City Tickets available from (2787) 50 W. 200 S., SLC Proceeds to benefit the blind or visually impaired Note: Doors will open at 6: 1 5 PM Tickets will be available at the door Those attending must be in their seats by 6:45 PM |