El Capitan Hosts 'Beauty and the Beast' Sing-a-long, 9/24

Hollywood's legendary El Capitan Theater is celebrating the upcoming release of "Beauty and the Beast" for the first time on Diamond Edition Blu-ray and DVD October 5th, with an exclusive theatrical engagement of "Beauty and the Beast Sing-a-Long" from September 24th through October 7th 2010, it was announced today by Lylle Breier, senior vice president of worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Only at the El Capitan Theatre,  will guests relive the magic and music of "Beauty and the Beast" while singing along to the words on the big screen. A special live appearance by Belle is also featured at every performance.

Daily showtimes are 10:45am, 2:00pm, 4:45pm and 7:30pm. Tickets are on sale now, and available at the El Capitan Theatre (6838 Hollywood Blvd.), online at www.elcapitantickets.com, or by calling 1-800-DISNEY6.  Special group rates for parties of 20 or more are available by calling 1-818-845-3110.  Showtimes subject to change.

On select days, El Capitan guests may enjoy Breakfast with Belle at the Disney's Soda Fountain & Studio Store, and then see the 10:45am movie! Seating is limited and reservations are required.

The El Capitan Theatre will also host a special "Tiny Tot Tuesday" on Tuesday, September 28, at 10:45am only. During this special screening of "Beauty and the Beast" parents and small children can enjoy the movie in a "Tiny Tot" friendly way - complete with lights dimmed rather than out and reduced sound levels!
 
Commenting on the announcement, Lylle Breier, senior vice president, worldwide special events for Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, said, "We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate "Beauty and the Beast" than by inviting our audiences to join in and sing along to their favorite tunes from this Academy Award-winning musical score.  This special engagement is the perfect entertainment for guests of all ages - from those who grew up with this timeless and beloved animated feature, to those who have yet to discover the magic of this Disney classic for the very first time."
 
"Beauty and the Beast" follows the adventures of Belle, a bright and beautiful young woman who finds escape from her ordinary life by reading books.  Meanwhile, off in a castle in the distance, a cruel young prince is cast under a spell that turns him into a tormented beast, and his servants into animated household objects.  In order to remove the curse, the Beast must discover a true love who will return his affection.  With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, Belle sees beneath the Beast's exterior and discovers the heart and soul of a human prince.

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