Massenet: Cendrillon (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film
Released in 2018, Massenet: Cendrillon is a drama and music film directed by Gary Halvorson, running about 142 minutes.
What it’s about. The 2017–18 Live in HD season concluded with an enchanted performance of Cendrillon, Massenet’s glittering operatic adaptation of the Cinderella story. This charming staging by Laurent Pelly, which bursts to life with the director’s characteristic wit and whimsy, stars American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as the title outcast-turned-princess. Mezzo-soprano Alice Coote offers a touching portrayal of the pants role Prince Charming, while soprano Kathleen Kim shines as the Fairy Godmother. Mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, as the outlandish Madame de la Haltière, and bass-baritone Laurent Naouri, as the haggard Pandolfe, round out the principal cast. On the podium, conductor Bertrand de Billy leads a performance that is equal parts madcap comedy and heartfelt romance.
Who’s in it. Massenet: Cendrillon stars Joyce DiDonato as Lucette/Cendrillon, Stephanie Blythe as Madame de la Haltière, Laurent Naouri as Pandolfe and Kathleen Kim as La Fée, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Massenet: Cendrillon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Massenet: Cendrillon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Massenet: Cendrillon (2018)?
- In US, Massenet: Cendrillon is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Massenet: Cendrillon?
- Massenet: Cendrillon stars Joyce DiDonato, Stephanie Blythe, Laurent Naouri, Kathleen Kim and Alice Coote.
- When was Massenet: Cendrillon released?
- Massenet: Cendrillon was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.