Opera Columbus will present the production of Cinderella (La Cenerentola by Rossini) on Feb. 29 and March 2 at the Ohio Theatre.

Made famous at its world première in 1817, Rossini’s Cinderella, a romantic and comic interpretation of the classic tale, will now captivate audiences in the city of Columbus.

Told through different mediums across many languages, the tale of Cinderella is one that never grows old. Rossini’s version in two acts of the traditional fairy tale lives on as one of the 20 most performed operas in North America with no final curtain call in sight.

Playing the title role is Jennifer Rivera who returns to the Opera Columbus after last being seen as Hansel in Hansel and Gretel. Also returning for repeat performances with Opera Columbus are Brian Downen as Don Ramiro, Kevin Glavin as Don Magnifico, Diana McVey as Clorinda, Elise DesChamps as Tisbe and Kristopher Irmiter as Alidoro.

John Packard will be making his Opera Columbus debut in the role of Dandini. Kay Walker Castaldo, also making her Opera Columbus debut, will direct the production and Opera Columbus Artistic Director William Boggs will conduct The Columbus Symphony Orchestra.

Sung in Italian with English supertitles, Opera Columbus will perform two shows of Cinderella, Feb. 29 at 8 p.m. and March 2 at 2 p.m. in the Ohio Theatre located at 31 E. State St.

WOSU’s Christopher Purdy will be giving pre-curtain talks starting an hour before each show. Ticket prices begin at $27.50 with special discounts available for students, children, and groups. To reserve your seat, call the CAPA ticket office at 614- 469-0939 or purchase them at www.ticketmaster.com.