Presented by The Pearl, Shanghai's iconic cabaret and bar, "Cinderella – Once Upon a Time…" reinvents the beloved fairytale with a hilarious, high-glam makeover.

This bold bilingual production flips the script on the classic story, delivering pop hits, outrageous costumes, and a wildly entertaining cast that's anything but traditional.

In a kingdom ruled by social media and superficial fame, Cinderella is stuck in the shadows, dreaming beyond the filters and fame-chasing chaos around her.

But when a fabulously unhinged Fairy Godmother crashes into her life, Cindy gets a chance to swap her dusty books for a spotlight and a sequined ball gown. As she faces off with a selfie-addicted Prince Charming and two influencer-wannabe Stepsisters, she discovers that being true to yourself is the most magical power of all.

The show features a dazzling song list, including iconic tracks like Material Girl by Madonna, Enchanted by Taylor Swift, Popular by Ariana Grande, Halo by Beyoncé, One Night Only by Jennifer Hudson, Spice Up Your Life by the Spice Girls, and Queen of the Night by Whitney Houston – along with Chinese pop hits and many surprises that will keep you dancing in your seat.

Expect laugh-out-loud moments, Broadway-level vocals, glitter galore, and a heartwarming message wrapped in a neon-pink bow. It's suitable for audiences aged 10 and up.

If you go

Date: April 4-5: Doors 6pm | Show 7pm

April ): Doors 4:30pm | Show 5:30pm

Apr 25-27: Doors 6pm | Show 7pm

Venue: The Pearl

Address: 471 Zhapu Rd 乍浦路471号

Admission: Pre-sale 200 yuan | Door 250 yuan