82nd Annual Dolphin Show: Cinderella the Musical

EVANSTON, IL 9/24/2024 — The Dolphin Show at Northwestern University is thrilled to
announce its 82nd production, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. The nation’s largest
annual student-produced musical will take place on January 24-26 and January 31-February 1,
2025 in Cahn Auditorium in Evanston, IL.

Produced by Rachel Olkin and Jay Jeon and directed by
Rachel Rubin, The 82nd Annual Dolphin Show will
present the storybook classic which follows a young
woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel
stepmother. As she dreams of a better life, with the help
of her Fairy Godmother, Cinderella is transformed into an
elegant young lady and is able to attend the ball to meet
her prince. Centering the themes of imagination and
empowerment, The Dolphin Show’s production of
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella explores how to
make the world a better, more just place. Tickets will go
on sale in November, 2024 at nudolphinshow.org
“I am beyond excited to tell this timeless story about the
power of imagination, kindness, and self-empowerment in
creating a brighter, more just world for all. I hope to weave
these values into our process as we work together to
bring Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella to our community,” director Rachel Rubin said.
Producers Olkin and Jeon are excited to “showcase the passion and talent of Northwestern
University’s student artists to the Evanston and Greater Chicago area while inspiring young
children in the community to embrace confidence and follow their dreams.”

The Dolphin Show is a non-profit student theatre organization at Northwestern University that
annually produces the largest student-produced musical in the country. It celebrates the diverse
talents of the Northwestern undergraduate community by providing opportunities to learn and
excel in artistic, administrative, and technical fields. Involving over 150 members annually, The
Dolphin Show presents a professional-caliber production while involving the broader
Chicagoland community through outreach, education, and accessibility initiatives. Notable
alumni include David Schwimmer, Kate Shindle, Warren Beatty, Richard Kind, Adam Kantor,
Michael Herwitz, Katie Spelman, lyricist Sheldon Harnick, and musical director Keith Dworkin.