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Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis
by AniKatrina Fageol - Jun 3, 2026

What did our critic think of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Memphis?

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST ENCHANTS AUDIENCES at The Overture Center
by Scott Rawson - May 14, 2026

There were so many magical moments with this show that it is hard to keep track of them all. Teh opening set the stage and With this opening, the show creates a magical bond with the audience, one that would not be broken until long after leaving the theater.

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Come to the Overture Center in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast,” the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, will come to the Overture Center in May. Learn more here!

Photos: NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K Raises $95,227 for Broadway Cares
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026

More than 1,300 participants gathered March 28, 2026, including 66 dedicated fundraisers, for the fourth annual NYCRUNS Spring Fling 5K, running and walking in support of Broadway Cares. The event raised $95,227. See photos!

Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at The National Theatre
by Rachael F. Goldberg - Mar 21, 2026

The National Tour production of Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' is a fun show with a sincere love for the story it is telling, and it honors that with care and joy while helping bring the story to new and returning audiences alike.

GASTON Spin-off in the Works at Disney From Writer Dave Callaham
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 15, 2025

Disney is developing a new spin-off movie centering on the fan-favorite villain Gaston from Beauty and the Beast. The studio has recruited Dave Callaham to write the screenplay, with Michelle Rejwan set as a producer.

Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Bass Concert Hall
by Sabrina Wallace - Dec 4, 2025

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at Bass Concert Hall dazzles with flawless tech, lush visuals, and choreography that hits like a burst of joy. The cast shines, the magic lands, and the nostalgia is real. Just be ready to chat with your kids about the story’s dated messaging. Spectacle soars, but the morals need a closer look.

Video: Original BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Star Susan Egan Surprises Tour Cast
by Michael Major - Nov 17, 2025

Broadway’s original 'Belle,' Susan Egan, surprised the Beauty & the Beast tour's Kyra Belle Johnson, along with the entire North American touring company. The two Belles performed a special rendition of the titular song in Nashville. Watch the video!

DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Play Kansas City's Music Hall in October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will enchant audiences in Kansas City when it arrives at Music Hall October 28–November 2, 2025. The beloved Broadway classic will star Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle and Fergie L. Philippe as the Beast.

Review: BEAUTY & THE BEAST National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - Sep 4, 2025

Based on Disney's 1991 Academy Award-winning animated film musical of the same name as well as Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont’s classic French fairy tale. Beauty & the Beast follows Belle, a bright, beautiful young woman who doesn't seem to fit in with her village.

Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Shea's Buffalo Theatre
by Michael Rabice - Aug 21, 2025

'Tale as old as time,' the lyric goes in the heart warming production of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST now playing at Shea's Buffalo Theatre. I knew I was in good hands when the sparkling new production of the beloved classic begins with Angela Lansbury's voice reciting the story that has captured children's minds for years. It was a lovely touch to settle into the familiar story,  hearing the voice of Mrs. Potts from the Disney animated film beckon us.

Video: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour Releases All New Footage
by Stephi Wild - Aug 20, 2025

All new footage has been released from the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. Check out the video here! 

Interview: Stephen Mark Lukas of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Orpheum Theatre Minneapolis
by Jared Fessler - Jul 30, 2025

It’s not every day that a Disney classic gets a fresh new life on stage, but that’s exactly what’s happening with the latest North American tour of Beauty and the Beast. For the first time in over 25 years, audiences are being treated to a reimagined production of this beloved tale — complete with stunning new sets, dazzling costumes, and all the magic you remember.

Review: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST National Tour Kicks Off in Chicago
by Rachel Weinberg - Jul 12, 2025

The new national tour of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is gorgeous and full of Disney stage magic. Disney Theatrical Group has pulled out all the stops for the first tour of this musical in 25 years.

Photos/Video: First Look at Rehearsals for Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Tour
by Joshua Wright - Jun 4, 2025

Get a first look at rehearsals for the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years.  The tour will launch in Schenectady, NY on June 25, before its official opening in Chicago in July.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST North American Tour Find Full Cast
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2025

The full cast has been announced for the North American tour of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the first North American production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years. 

Photos: NEWSIES Begins Performances At The REV Theatre Company Tonight
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 11, 2024

Tonight, The REV Theatre Company raises the curtain on the second production of its 2024 season, Disney’s “Newsies,” playing at Auburn’s Merry-Go-Round Playhouse through July 27th. See photos from the show. 

Cast Set for NEWSIES at The REV Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 18, 2024

The REV Theatre Company has revealed the company for the second production of its 2024 season, Disney's 'Newsies.' Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

MY FAVORITE THINGS: THE RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN 80TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT Available to Purchase on DVD and Blu-ray
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 6, 2024

Physical media collectors can now get their hands on My Favorite Things, the 80th-anniversary concert celebrating the partnership of renowned composer and lyricist Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Directed for the screen by five-time BAFTA®  winner Julia Knowles, the event included iconic songs from The Sound of Music, South Pacific, Oklahoma!, and more, performed by stars of the stage and screen.

Pittsburgh CLO Announces WEST SIDE STORY Cast
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024

Discover the talented cast of WEST SIDE STORY at Pittsburgh CLO, featuring a dynamic ensemble ready to bring this classic musical to life.