Steps Off Broadway Presents BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Now thru 8/11

Steps off Broadway Productions, Inc., will be performing the stage production of Beauty and the Beast today, August 3rd, 9th, 10th at 7:30 PM and August 4th and 11th at 2:00 PM.

Franklin teenager will play the lead role of "Belle" in the performance of Beauty and the Beast. Emily Dufour of Franklin will be taking the stage in one of her dream roles of Belle. Dufour will be a senior at Franklin High School in the fall. She will have the opportunity to work under the director Cheryl Swift of New York City. Cheryl comes to Bellingham with many years of experience in the business. Cheryl has worked as a dancer in Disney, been a dance captain for the Broadway production of Beauty and the Beast, has performed in in Germany, directed many productions including Beauty and the Beast plus much more. Swift will be joined by Bellingham's own, Keith Mottola with the production help from Arlena Boyle of Upton, MA. The Muscial Director is Esther Zabinski of Pawtucket, RI.

You will enjoy the beautiful music in such songs as Belle, Gaston, and Home. You will be mesmerized with the musical production of 'Be Our Guest' as you watch the dancing napkins, plates, and flatware. Just this one musical number will make you want to tap your feet and clap your hands. A definite must see. At the end of the show, don't miss the opportunity to meet Belle as she will come out to greet fans of all ages!

Cast includes: Alexis Ghioni, Dave Ghioni, Meg Sawicki, Paige Trottier of Bellingham; Brooke Collins, Stephanie Crugnola, Emily Dufour, Jake Flemming, Stephanie Grinley, Rayna Nisbet, Rosalyn Smith, Braiden Strok, Caroline Ulanski, Troy Wheeler of Franklin; Stephanie Urko of Wrentham; Hailey Fice, Maggie Pickard, Caitlin Yatsuhashi of Norfolk; Avery Markle of Blackstone; Sam Forgie of Uxbridge; Lauren Pelland of Upton; Michael Sullivan of Walpole; Anna Bramley of Mansfield; Liz Jaques, Maria Norris of North Attleboro; Anthony Bollino, Mikayla Bollino, Sophie Smith of Attleboro; Jim Kopycinski of Sudbury; Josh Wise of Easton; Nicole Vancura of Medfield; Matt Parello of Worcester; Ron Parello of Stow; Marco Rosato of Woburn; Sarah Dube, Devon Matos of Rhode Island; Christine Petruniw-Crugnola of Connecticut

Tickets for this production can be purchased through Steps by emailing tickets@stepsoffbroadway.com or calling 508-876-9797. There are no refunds or exchanges on tickets. All shows will be held at Steps Off Broadway's own theater at 799 South Main Street, Bellingham, MA, in the Bellingham Marketplace.

Steps Off Broadway is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) company that offers professional training in dance and the performing arts, a full theatre company presenting musicals, plays and concert events, as well as award-winning dance and theatre programs for Students With Special Needs. For additional information, contact Keith Mottola directly at Steps, 508-876-9797 between 3 and 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday.