Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will return to The Bushnell in Hartford for a limited engagement from April 7 to April 12, 2026. This production marks the first North American touring edition of the beloved musical in over 25 years, featuring performances by Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe. The show, based on the iconic 1991 animated film, boasts an award-winning score by Alan Menken alongside a book by Linda Woolverton. Directed and choreographed by Matt West, the production is set to bring the enchanting tale to life once again.
Cast and Creative team for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at The Bushnell
Cast
Stephen Mark Lukas
Gaston
Harry Francis
Lefou
Fergie L. Philippe
Ensemble
Kyra Belle Johnson
Ensemble
Creative Team
Jim Steinmeyer
Illusion Designer
Anne Quart
Executive Producer
Jason Trubitt
Production Supervisor
Myriah Bash
General Manager
Linda Woolverton
Book Writer
Alan Menken
Composer
Matt West
Choreographer
Matt West
Director
Thomas Schumacher
Producer
Anne Quart
Producer
Andrew Flatt
Director
Darrel Maloney
Projection Designer
Ann Hould-Ward
Costume Designer
Natasha Katz
Lighting Designer
Michael Kosarin
Music Supervisor
Danny Troob
Orchestrator
David Chase
Dance Music Arranger
David Andrews Rogers
Music Director
John Shivers
Sound Designer
Stanley A. Meyer
Scenic Designer
David H. Lawrence
Hair Designer
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