Cast & Creative Team Announced for Cinderella: Youth Edition at the John W. Engeman Theater

(Northport, NY- March 9, 2026) – The John W. Engeman Theater is proud to announce the cast and creative team of CINDERELLA: YOUTH EDITION. Performances begin on Saturday, March 21, and run through Sunday, April 26, 2026.

CINDERELLA: YOUTH EDITION puts a fresh spin on the beloved fairytale, continuing to enchant audiences with timeless themes of kindness, love, and the power of dreams. The story follows Ella, a kind-hearted young woman who, after losing her father, is forced to live as a servant to her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. With the help of a magical transformation and her own inner strength, Ella discovers that anything is possible.

CINDERELLA: YOUTH EDITION is directed by ANDREW MCCLUSKEY and choreographed by CARA LEGGIO.

The Creative Team includes – ANDREW MCCLUSKEY (Director/Children’s Theater Coordinator), CARA LEGGIO (Choreographer), LACEY CORNELL (Music Director), LAURA MCGAULEY (Costume Designer), SHANNON CARLSON (Scenic Designer), MEGAN COHEN (Props Designer), JULIETTE KEALY (Lighting Designer), AIDAN GARDNER (Sound Designer), ANNALISE ILG (Production Stage Manager), CHELSEY STEINMETZ (Production Manager), JENNIFER DOLCE (Director of Production) and RICHARD DOLCE (Executive Producer).

The cast of CINDERELLA: YOUTH EDITION includes MICHAELA CATAPANO (Queen), LEXI CID (Joy), EMILY CORLEW (Cinderella), JULES CURTIS (Ensemble), BRIAN ROSS GERSHOWITZ (Ensemble), JACOB LESKO (Ensemble), WILL LOGAN (Herald), MOLLY MCLEAN (Ensemble), CASSIDY ROSE O’BRIEN (Fairy Godmother), JACK O’CONNOR (Prince Charming), TERRENCE BRYCE SHELDON (King), JOSLYN SHEPARD-STIVERS (Evil Stepmother), and ALLISON VALLARIO (Portia).The swing is KATY SNAIR.

The CINDERELLA: YOUTH EDITION performance schedule includes Saturdays & Sundays at 10:00am. Tickets start at $20 and may be purchased by calling 631-261-2900, going online at engemantheater.com, or visiting the Engeman Theater Box Office at 250 Main Street, Northport.

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is a Long Island’s year-round professional theater company, casting actors from the Broadway talent pool. From curb to curtain, we have made it our business to provide affordable, quality theater in an elegant, one-of-a-kind location with outstanding facilities and extraordinary service. The renovated theater offers stadium-style seating, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, a full orchestra pit, and a classic wood-paneled piano lounge with a full bar. 

For a complete show schedule and more information, contact the theater directly at 631-261-2900, visit the box office at 250 Main Street, Northport or visit engemantheater.com.

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