CYT North Idaho to present 'Cinderella,' 'Lion King Jr.'
Bella Hanna (Cinderella) and Luke Odenthal (Prince Topher) star in CYT North Idaho's production of "Cinderella," opening at 7 tonight at the Midge and Pepper Smock Family Theatre at the Kroc.
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Jonah King holds up an actor's script of "The Lion King Jr.," which CYT Lite will present two performances of Saturday at Mountain Lakes Bible Church.
COEUR d'ALENE — Christian Youth Theater North Idaho's production of "Cinderella" opens at 7 tonight at the Midge and Pepper Smock Family theater at the Kroc Center.
Audience members will step into a world of enchantment, romance and memorable music with Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella," the beloved fairy tale reimagined.
This musical brings the fairy tale to life with a fresh twist, new characters and hilarious libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane.
Cinderella (Bella Hanna), with a little magic from her fairy godmother, defies the odds and finds her happily-ever-after with the charming Prince Topher (Luke Odenthal).
This contemporary take on a beloved classic features iconic Rodgers and Hammerstein songs, including, "In My Own Little Corner," "Impossible/It's Possible" and "Ten Minutes Ago."
Costumes, choreography and an uplifting tale of transformation will be enjoyable for audiences of all ages.
The show runs through March 2. Tickets are $20 standard, $17 per person for groups of 10 or more, $18 for seniors 65 and older and $22 at the door.
The Midge and Pepper Smock Family Theatre at the Kroc is at 1765 W. Golf Course Road, Coeur d'Alene.
CYT North Idaho is a nonprofit afterschool youth theater arts education program for children ages 5-18. It offers classes and summer camps in drama, music, dance, technical theater and more. All are welcome at CYT North Idaho. The original CYT program was founded in San Diego in 1980 and remains the nation’s largest children’s theater arts education program. The local CYT is one of 24 branches nationwide.
Two performances of "The Lion King Jr." Saturday at Mountain Lakes Bible Church
A newer program of CYT North Idaho, CYT LITE, will present two performances of "The Lion King Jr." on Saturday at Mountain Lakes Bible Church, 2215 N. Seventh St., Coeur d'Alene.
The 3 p.m. showing is sold out, but tickets are still available for the 6 p.m. play.
"The Lion King Jr." brings Disney’s animated classic to life as it follows the journey of young Simba, who learns about responsibility, friendship and the circle of life. Familiar songs including “Circle of Life,” “Hakuna Matata” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” provide the soundtrack to a heartwarming story of courage, identity and destiny.
Tickets are $12. All ages welcome.
CYT Lite was introduced in fall 2023 as a solution to the growing number of students wanting to participate. It offers a main stage production with fewer rehearsal days and four shows over the course of one weekend versus eight shows over two weekends. CYT Lite does not participate in weekday school performances.
Tickets and info for both productions: cytnorthidaho.org
Jonah King holds up an actor's script of "The Lion King Jr.," which CYT Lite will present two performances of Saturday at Mountain Lakes Bible Church.