Cinderella presented by The Joffrey Ballet at Auditorium Theatre

Chicago Sun Times - Highly Recommended

"...the Royal Ballet roots of this production are everywhere -- from its direction by Wendy Ellis Somes (widow of Fonteyn's longtime partner) to this engagement's dedication to Georgina Parkinson, the English ballerina who left her mark on the role of Fairy Godmother."

Chicago Stage and Screen - Highly Recommended

"...Sergei Prokofiev's haunting score is much the beneficiary of the stellar performance by The Chicago Sinfonietta, under the baton of conductor Scott Speck. Former Royal Ballet dancer Wendy Ellis Somes has faithfully recreated Sir Frederick Ashton's choreography for the Joffrey production, providing an essential link to the 62 year-old three act ballet. The lavish production is truly something to see, with one gorgeous drop after another revealing another tableaux. Set and Costume Designer David Walker has truly outdone himself, with a royal ball as palatial and awe-inspiring as one could desire."