Chicago City Opera is set to present Massenet’s “Cendrillon” on Feb. 13 and 14, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at The CheckOut in Chicago.

The opera will star sopranos Hayley Fox as Cinderella and Valerie Beck as Prince Charming. Also appearing are Noah Gartner as Pandolfe, Tracey Furling as the Fairy Godmother, Marissa Simmons as Madame de la Haltière, Marnie Baylouny and Bethany Brewer as the Stepsisters, Jeremiah Strickler as the King, and Isabel Schmitz and Keaton Payne as the Servants.

CCO Artistic Director Alexandra Enyart conducts the performances, with Ross Matsuda directing and Jordan Crice serving as pianist.

This marks the first time opera is presented at The CheckOut.

“The CheckOut is a vital new music venue in Chicago, and we are thrilled to present its very first opera,” said CCO Executive Director Kelsey Enyart, per an official press release. “We look forward to inviting our audiences into this new community hub to celebrate a romantic Valentine’s Day weekend with us and the music of Massenet.”

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