Exit 82 Theatre Company to Present Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, 8/5-13

The Disney classic, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST comes to New Jersey August 5 - August 13 at the Strand Center for the Arts produced by Exit 82 Theatre Company.

Step into the enchanted world of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 13 countries. Based on the Academy-Award winning animated feature, this spectacular musical tells the story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Join Exit 82 for this beloved musical!

So "be our guest" at BEAUTY AND THE BEAST with a "tale as old as time!" Performances run Friday, August 5th at 8pm, Saturday, August 6th at 2pm and 8pm, Sunday, August 7th at 2pm, Thursday, August 11th at 7pm, Friday, August 12th at 8pm and Saturday, August 13th at 2pm and 8pm. All performances will be held at the historic Strand Center for the Arts in downtown Lakewood. This gorgeous theater boasts plush velvet seating, breathtaking architecture, a spacious lobby, extensive concessions, and free parking lots conveniently located across the street! Prices are just $20 for adults and $18 for seniors and children. Group rates are also available! Parental guidance: contains adult themes. Buy your tickets online at www.exit82theatre.com or call 732-349-5245!

For more family fun, meet Belle and your other favorite enchanted characters from Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST prior to the show on Sunday, August 7th and Saturday, August 13th from 12pm - 1:30pm at the Strand Center for the Arts. Pictures with characters will be offered as well as a light lunch. $20 General Admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children 3 and under are free. Buy your tickets online at www.exit82theatre.com or call 732-349-5245!

Exit 82 Theatre Company is a 501(c)3 non-profit theatre organization based in Toms River, NJ which was voted Ocean County's "Best Community Theatre" in 2014. Founded in 2008, Exit 82 has involved hundreds of volunteers and performed to thousands of patrons in NJ over the past eight seasons. Recently, Exit 82 was honored to win two 2015 BroadwayWorld NJ awards for Best Choreography and Best Set Design for their production of Rock of Ages. Exit 82 is always looking to expand their family, so take part in supporting this local non-profit to help cultivate the arts in NJ and your community! For additional information please visit www.exit82theatre.com and find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @exit82theatre.