{"id":9272,"date":"2011-11-25T11:33:28","date_gmt":"2011-11-25T15:33:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=9272"},"modified":"2012-12-27T12:25:50","modified_gmt":"2012-12-27T16:25:50","slug":"experience-cinderella-opera-bastille","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2011\/11\/25\/experience-cinderella-opera-bastille\/","title":{"rendered":"Experience the Magic of Cinderella at Op\u00e9ra Bastille"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every schoolchild is familiar with the story of <strong>Cinderella\u2014or Cendrillon<\/strong>, as she is known in France. \u00a0But you will see an unforgettable retelling of this classic French fairy tale when you spend a night at the<strong> ballet at Paris\u2019s Op\u00e9ra Bastille<\/strong> this December.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img alignright size-medium wp-image-9275\" style='width:300px;'>\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/11\/istock_000001525731xsmall-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"The Bastille Opera in Paris\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/>\n\t<div>The Bastille Opera in Paris<\/div>\n<\/div>Rudolf Nureyev set this ballet to the music of Sergei Prokofiev back in 1986 for the Paris Ballet to perform, but Nureyev added a completely new twist to the story. <strong> This Cinderella is set in a 1930s-era Hollywood<\/strong>. \u00a0Young Cendrillon dreams of becoming a star of the silver screen, and her hopes are thwarted by an evil stepmother. \u00a0Of course, she has magical help and intervention through the powers of a movie producer. \u00a0Cendrillon dances her way through sumptuous film-inspired sets, including the classic films Metropolis and King Kong. \u00a0Cendrillon of course ends the ballet happily in the arms of her Prince Charming and with a bright future of stardom ahead of her<\/p>\n<p>You will never see another telling of Cinderella quite like this one. \u00a0It has all the magic, mystery and innocence of the classic tale, plus the glamour and romance of the golden age of film.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cendrillon will be showing nightly at Op\u00e9ra Bastille<\/strong> in <a title=\"Travel Guide to 12th Arrondissement, Paris\" href=\"\/blog\/category\/paris\/paris-travel-guide\/paris-neighborhoods\/bercy-gare-lyon-nation\/\">Paris\u2019s 12th arrondissement<\/a> starting December 6 until the end of the year. \u00a0If you have never experienced the wonder of this sleek and modern opera house, now is the perfect time to visit. \u00a0With over 2700 seats, each with a completely unrestricted view of the stage, as well as an advanced stage setup that allows sets and cast to move on and off the stage with absolutely no break in the magic of the story, Op\u00e9ra Bastille offers a modern setting for the ancient arts of dance and music.<\/p>\n<p>Come to Paris this December and step back in time with Cendrillon at Op\u00e9ra Bastille. \u00a0Tickets are on sale now, and New York Habitat has wonderful <a title=\"Paris Apartments for rent\" href=\"\/paris-apartment\/furnished\">Paris \u00a0apartment rentals<\/a> available so that you can experience your very own modern fairy tale. \u00a0Check out these <a title=\"Apartment Rentals in Bastille and Republique, Paris\" href=\"\/paris-apartment\/furnished\/bastille-republique\">apartments in the Bastille area<\/a> that will make your trip magical:<\/p>\n<p>Feel like a princess in this <a title=\"Paris Vacation Rental: 2-bedroom apartment in Bastille - Republique (PA-3007) \" href=\"\/paris-apartment\/vacation\/3007\">2 Bedroom Vacation Rental \u2013 Bastille \u2013 R\u00e9publique \u2013 Paris (PA-3007)<\/a>. \u00a0With unparalleled views from the balcony and large bedroom windows, a profusion of gorgeous plants inside and out, and two decadently appointed bathrooms, you will never want to leave this spacious vacation rental.<\/p>\n<p>This <a title=\"Paris Apartment: 1-bedroom rental in Bastille - Republique (PA-3911)\" href=\"\/paris-apartment\/vacation\/3911\">1 Bedroom Vacation Rental \u2013 Bastille \u2013 R\u00e9publique \u2013 Paris (PA-3911)<\/a> is the perfect spot to curl up with a book of fairy tales. \u00a0With floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, deep and comfortable sofas and chairs, and a beautiful open floor plan, any bibliophile would love to spend a vacation here.<\/p>\n<p>Bring the whole family to this palatial <a title=\"Paris Apartment: 3-bedroom accommodation in Bastille - Republique (PA-3530)\" href=\"\/paris-apartment\/vacation\/3530\">3 Bedroom Loft Duplex Vacation Rental \u2013 Bastille \u2013 R\u00e9publique \u2013 Paris (PA-3530)<\/a>. \u00a0This light and airy retreat features beautiful hardwood floors, a plant-filled courtyard, and the fun and freedom of two loft bedrooms.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s your favorite night of entertainment in the city? 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