Inver Grove Heights Community Theatre

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The mission of Inver Grove Heights Community Theatre is to provide opportunities for community members to participate in high-quality local musical theatre productions.

06/16/2026

Here's Music Director Eric Sayre and the cast rehearsing one of the many memorable songs from the score of "CINDERELLA."

Here's a peek behind the scenes at last week's first rehearsals of Cinderella, which included a read-through of the scri...
06/14/2026

Here's a peek behind the scenes at last week's first rehearsals of Cinderella, which included a read-through of the script as well as a sing-through of the show.

JOIN THE CAST OF CINDERELLA!IGH Community Theatre is still welcoming a few additional performers this summer, especially...
06/10/2026

JOIN THE CAST OF CINDERELLA!

IGH Community Theatre is still welcoming a few additional performers this summer, especially tenors and basses. No formal audition required—just send us a short video of yourself singing.

Rehearsals are just underway, but it's not too late to join this fun and welcoming production. Performances run July 31–August 9.

Interested? Email [email protected] for more information.

As IGHCT begins rehearsals this week for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, we thought it would be fun to look back at ...
06/09/2026

As IGHCT begins rehearsals this week for Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, we thought it would be fun to look back at the fascinating history of this beloved musical!

Cinderella first premiered in 1957 as a CBS television musical starring Julie Andrews, who was simultaneously appearing on Broadway in My Fair Lady. It was the first original musical ever created specifically for television. Rodgers and Hammerstein were persuaded to take on the project largely because of the opportunity to work with Andrews. Broadcast live in color (with a delayed black-and-white broadcast for the West Coast), the production was viewed by more than 60% of American households and earned Emmy nominations for both Andrews and Rodgers.

Following successful stage productions, CBS produced a new television version in 1965 with script revisions and musical changes. Eighteen-year-old Lesley Ann Warren starred as Cinderella. The broadcast earned a Nielsen rating of 42.3, making it the highest-rated non-sports special on CBS—a record that stood until 2009.

Interest in television musicals surged again after the success of Gypsy in 1993. Whitney Houston proposed a new adaptation of Cinderella, originally envisioning herself in the title role. After several years of delays, she passed the role to singer Brandy and took on the part of the Fairy Godmother. Featuring a racially diverse cast, new songs, updated orchestrations, and story changes, the 1997 production drew 60 million viewers and became another critical and commercial success.

Broadway finally got its first production of Cinderella in 2013 at the Broadway Theatre. Douglas Carter Beane created a new book for the show, while the score combined familiar favorites with additional Rodgers & Hammerstein songs. Eagan native Laura Osnes originated the title role, later succeeded by Keke Palmer, who became the first African American actress to play Cinderella on Broadway. The production ran for 770 performances and received nine Tony Award nominations.

IGHCT will be presenting the 2013 Broadway version of Cinderella this summer! Performances are July 31, August 1–2, and August 7–9. We hope you’ll bring the whole family and join us for this magical musical adventure!

CINDERELLA CREATIVE TEAM (Part 3)It's less than 2 weeks to go before rehearsals begin for Cinderella, and we're excited ...
05/28/2026

CINDERELLA CREATIVE TEAM (Part 3)

It's less than 2 weeks to go before rehearsals begin for Cinderella, and we're excited to introduce you to the members of our creative team.

Our Choreographer for the show will be Cody Carlson.

Cody is a Twin Cities-based theatre artist who has worked at a number of theatres around town, including Chanhassen Dinner Theatres (Grease, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Jersey Boys), The Guthrie (A Christmas Carol), Artistry Theater (Kiss Me, Kate), and Park Square Theatre (A Chorus Line). He holds a BFA from the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater BFA Actor Training Program.

As well as performing in shows, Cody has worked on the other side of the table in a number of shows as a director and choreographer. Most recently, he directed and choreographed Hadestown, but has also pulled double duty on Chicago and Singin' in the Rain. Other shows he has directed include Clue, Footloose, Mamma Mia!, The Importance of Being Earnest, Grease, and Henry V, among others.

Cody is excited to be working on his first show with Inver Grove Heights Community Theatre and is thrilled to be able to assist in telling the story through the movement and dance of the piece.

CINDERELLA CREATIVE TEAM (Part 2)With just 2 weeks to go before rehearsals for Cinderella begin, we're excited to introd...
05/27/2026

CINDERELLA CREATIVE TEAM (Part 2)

With just 2 weeks to go before rehearsals for Cinderella begin, we're excited to introduce you to the members of our creative team.

Our Music Director for this summer’s production of Cinderella is Eric Sayre!

Eric is a music educator, conductor, and music director with more than fifteen years of experience working in schools, universities, and community theaters. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from St. Olaf College and a Master of Music in Conducting from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Eric has music directed more than 25 productions, including Chicago, Seussical, Grease, The Wiz, Cabaret, Assassins, Jesus Christ Superstar, James and the Giant Peach, and The Drowsy Chaperone. He currently serves as Alumni and External Relations Director for Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival.

Eric is excited to conduct the rich orchestrations of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella and looks forward to bringing together singers and instrumentalists in a joyful and rewarding collaborative musical experience.

CINDERELLA CREATIVE TEAM (Part 1)With just 2 weeks to go before rehearsals for Cinderella begin, we wanted to introduce ...
05/26/2026

CINDERELLA CREATIVE TEAM (Part 1)

With just 2 weeks to go before rehearsals for Cinderella begin, we wanted to introduce you to the members of our creative team.

Meet our Director, Maddie Ripperger: Maddie (she/her) is a theatre educator, director, and actress based in the Twin Cities. She is a proud graduate of Drake University, having received a BFA in Musical Theatre. Her work as a director has been seen across the metro at Children's Performing Arts, Math and Science Academy of Woodbury, Phipps Center for the Arts, and FAIR School for the Arts in Collaboration with Stages Theatre Company. A lover of classic literary adaptations, her favorite directing credits include Little Women, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. As a teaching artist, Maddie has worked with students in theatres across the Midwest, including Rising Star Theatre Company, The Des Moines Playhouse, Des Moines Young Artist's Theatre, The Rose Theatre (Omaha), Lyric Arts of Anoka, and Stages Theatre Company. By day, Maddie is a high school theatre teacher at FAIR School for the Arts in downtown Minneapolis, where she teaches acting, playwriting, and technical theatre classes.

As a director, Maddie is passionate about harnessing the power of imagination and physical storytelling. She looks forward to bringing the magic of R&H's beloved, Cinderella, to the stage this summer!

TONIGHT - MONDAY, May 18! Come on out to Inver Grove Brewing for some great food and beverages, and help support IGH Co...
05/18/2026

TONIGHT - MONDAY, May 18! Come on out to Inver Grove Brewing for some great food and beverages, and help support IGH Community Theatre and this summer's production of "Cinderella."

Next Week! Come out to Inver Grove Brewing Co. for some great food and beverages and support IGH Community Theatre!
05/11/2026

Next Week! Come out to Inver Grove Brewing Co. for some great food and beverages and support IGH Community Theatre!

MALE VOICES! We are still seeking a few more tenors and basses to fill out our cast/ensemble. No auditions necessary - y...
05/05/2026

MALE VOICES!

We are still seeking a few more tenors and basses to fill out our cast/ensemble. No auditions necessary - you'll just need to send us a short video of you singing. Join our cast and be a part of this wonderful show! If you've never been on stage before, this is a perfect low-pressure way to get involved. If you're interested or have questions, send an email to [email protected], and we'll get back to you!

Rehearsals begin in June, with shows on July 31, August 1-2, August 7-9.

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2920 80th Street E
Inver Grove Heights, MN
55076

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+16513067800

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