The 2017–18 Live in HD season concluded with an enchanted performance of Cendrillon, Massenet’s glittering operatic adaptation of the Cinderella story. This charming staging by Laurent Pelly, which bursts to life with the director’s characteristic wit and whimsy, stars American mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato as the title outcast-turned-princess. Mezzo-soprano Alice Coote offers a touching portrayal of the pants role Prince Charming, while soprano Kathleen Kim shines as the Fairy Godmother. Mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, as the outlandish Madame de la Haltière, and bass-baritone Laurent Naouri, as the haggard Pandolfe, round out the principal cast. On the podium, conductor Bertrand de Billy leads a performance that is equal parts madcap comedy and heartfelt romance.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Joyce DiDonatoLucette/Cendrillon | Lucette/Cendrillon |
 Stephanie BlytheMadame de la Haltière | Madame de la Haltière |
 Laurent NaouriPandolfe | Pandolfe |
 Kathleen KimLa Fée | La Fée |
 Alice CooteLe Prince Charmant | Le Prince Charmant |
| MMaya LahyaniDorethée | Dorethée |
| AAilyn PérezSelf - Host | Self - Host |
 David LeighThe Master of Ceremonies | The Master of Ceremonies |
| PPetr NekoranecThe Dean of the Faculty | The Dean of the Faculty |
| JJeongcheol ChaThe Prime Minister | The Prime Minister |
| BBradley GarvinThe King | The King |
| YYohan BelminA herald | A herald |
 Bertrand de BillySelf - Conductor | Self - Conductor |
| MMET OrchestraSelf - Orchestra | Self - Orchestra |