The Metropolitan Opera: Cinderella

Based on the story of Cinderella, this musical production follows a poor young woman who finds love and wealth with the help of magical beings. The plot focuses on the poetic and fairy-tale elements of the narrative, centering on the protagonist's journey and her relationship with Prince Charming while she deals with her quarreling guardians.

This 2022 film is a cinema transmission from the Metropolitan Opera's Live in HD series. It features a shortened 90-minute version of Massenet's opera with an updated English translation. The production was staged by Laurent Pelly, who later directed La Périchole in 2024. The film was directed by Pelly alongside Emmanuel Villaume and Habib Azar. Villaume also served as the conductor for the performance. Azar later directed The Metropolitan Opera: I Puritani in 2026.

The cast is led by mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard in the title role. Other performers include Emily D'Angelo as Prince Charming, Jessica Pratt as the Fairy Godmother, and Stephanie Blythe and Laurent Naouri as the feuding guardians. The screenplay was written by Henri Cain, Charles Perrault, and Kelley Rourke. The final film has a runtime of 104 minutes.