Opera Orlando has received a $120,000 grant from Dr. Phillips Charities.

The grant will underwrite the upcoming production of Massenet’s “Cendrillon.” The work will not only be a mainstage production, but will also be presented at local schools and children’s hospitals such as AdventHealth Children’s Hospital and Nemours Children’s Hospital.

“Words cannot express our gratitude to Dr. Phillips Charities for this amazing gift and their outstanding philanthropy to our community and to our organization over the years,” said Opera Orlando general director Gabriel Preisser per an official press release. “We all know the importance of arts and music education and the importance of introducing our youth to the arts at a young age, but Dr. Phillips Charities truly makes it happen with this type of support and by doing so, ensures a brighter future for us all.”

Dr. Phillips Charities is a prominent philanthropic organization based in Orlando, Florida, dedicated to enhancing community well-being through impactful investments in education, healthcare, arts, and social services. Rooted in the legacy of Dr. Philip Phillips on what is his 150th anniversary, the charity supports innovative initiatives and partnerships that address local needs, fostering sustainable growth and opportunity. The organization was instrumental in helping fund Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center and in helping launch Opera Orlando in 2016.