The Metropolitan Opera: Cinderella
Synopsis
In this New Year’s Day performance, Laurent Pelly’s storybook staging of Massenet’s Cendrillon, a hit of the 2017–18 season, is presented with an all-new English translation in an abridged 90-minute adaptation, with mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as its rags-to-riches princess. Maestro Emmanuel Villaume leads a delightful cast, which includes mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo as Cinderella’s Prince Charming, soprano Jessica Pratt as her Fairy Godmother, and mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe and bass-baritone Laurent Naouri as her feuding guardians. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
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Cinderella: Live in HD Encore
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-01-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Habib Azar, Laurent Pelly
- Screenplay & Story
- Henri Cain, Charles Perrault, Kelley Rourke
- Original Score
- Jules Massenet
- Original Title
- The Metropolitan Opera: Cinderella
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Habib Azar, Laurent Pelly
Henri Cain, Charles Perrault, Kelley Rourke
Jules Massenet
Department Leadership Roster
Habib Azar
Director
Laurent Pelly
Director
Henri Cain
Writer
Charles Perrault
Writer
Kelley Rourke
Writer
Laurent Pelly
Costume Design
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What is The Metropolitan Opera: Cinderella about?
In this New Year’s Day performance, Laurent Pelly’s storybook staging of Massenet’s Cendrillon, a hit of the 2017–18 season, is presented with an all-new English translation in an abridged 90-minute adaptation, with mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as its rags-to-riches princess. Maestro Emmanuel Villaume leads a delightful cast, which includes mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo as Cinderella’s Prince Charming, soprano Jessica Pratt as her Fairy Godmother, and mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe and bass-baritone Laurent Naouri as her feuding guardians. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Cinderella?
The Metropolitan Opera: Cinderella was directed by Habib Azar, Laurent Pelly.
Who stars in The Metropolitan Opera: Cinderella?
The principal cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Cinderella includes Isabel Leonard, Jessica Pratt, Stephanie Blythe, Emily D'Angelo, Laurent Naouri.
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Cinderella released and how long is it?
The Metropolitan Opera: Cinderella was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The Metropolitan Opera: Cinderella?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Metropolitan Opera: Cinderella was composed by Jules Massenet.