Beauty and the Beast 1997

Opened: May 13, 1997
Closing: December 11, 1999

Beauty and the Beast - 1997 - West End History , Info & More

Dominion Theatre
Tottenham Court Road London

Based on 1991 Disney film

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Beauty and the Beast FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Beauty and the Beast have there been?
Beauty and the Beast has had 8 productions including Broadway which opened in 1994, Broadway which opened in 1994, West End which opened in 1997, US Tour which opened in 1999, US Tour which opened in 2010, St. Louis, MO (Regional) which opened in 2015, US Tour which opened in 2015 and Los Angeles which opened in 2018.
What awards has Beauty and the Beast been nominated for?
Beauty and the Beast has been nominated for several awards. These include Best Costume Designer at the Olivier Awards for Ann Hould-Ward, Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for Matt West, and The American Express Award for Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards for Alan Menken.
What awards has Beauty and the Beast won?
Beauty and the Beast has won several awards, including the Olivier Awards for Best Costume Designer, which was awarded to Ann Hould-Ward, and Best Theatre Choreographer, which was awarded to Matt West. The show also received the American Express Award for Best New Musical, which was awarded to Alan Menken.

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