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Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical,opens today in Cincinnati as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati 11/12 Season.

Simba, Mufasa, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa are back and better than ever this fall when Disney's 'The Lion King' roars into theaters and homes in breathtaking 3D. A special two-week theatrical extravaganza kicks off Sept. 16, 2011, showcasing the Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning film on the big screen in Disney Digital 3DTM for the first time ever, and its highly anticipated home entertainment debut kicks off October 4, celebrating the Diamond Edition release of the epic movie 'The Lion King' in high-definition Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D.

Bill Nabel; a veteran actor of eight Broadway shows with 30 plus years on Broadway with over 9400 performances, a member of the original casts of '42nd Street' and 'Beauty and the Beast' - the latter of which he was the only cast member to do the entire 13 year run; has switched hats and will now see two of his many works mounted within weeks of each other. Utah Shakespeare Festival will present the World Premiere of Mr. Nabel's new play LYING TO SPIELBERG at the Auditorium Theatre (351 West Center Street) in Cedar City, Utah on August 11, 12 and 31. And the Village Theatre will present the West Coast Premiere of TAKE ME AMERICA, a new musical with book and lyrics by Mr. Nabel and music by Bob Christianson from September 14 through November 20 at the Village Theatre of Issaquah, WA and the Village Theatre of Everett, WA.

Bill Nabel; a veteran actor of eight Broadway shows with 30 plus years on Broadway with over 9400 performances, a member of the original casts of '42nd Street' and 'Beauty and the Beast' - the latter of which he was the only cast member to do the entire 13 year run; has switched hats and will now see two of his many works mounted within weeks of each other. Utah Shakespeare Festival will present the World Premiere of Mr. Nabel's new play LYING TO SPIELBERG at the Auditorium Theatre (351 West Center Street) in Cedar City, Utah on August 11, 12 and 31. And the Village Theatre will present the West Coast Premiere of TAKE ME AMERICA, a new musical with book and lyrics by Mr. Nabel and music by Bob Christianson from September 14 through November 20 at the Village Theatre of Issaquah, WA and the Village Theatre of Everett, WA.

Tickets will go on sale August 28th, 10am for Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, coming to Jacksonville as part of the Artist Series' 2011-2012 Broadway Series.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Cincinnati as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati 11/12 Season.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Chicago after playing a sold out engagement in April, 2010. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will close at the Oriental Theatre (24 W. Randolph) on Aug. 7, 2011.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Cincinnati as part of the Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati 11/12 Season.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Chicago after playing a sold out engagement in April, 2010

After thrilling Broadway audiences and enchanting millions all over the world, the award-winning musical favorite Disney's Beauty and the Beast comes to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center for eight performances from June 22nd to June 26th.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to MEMPHIS as part of The Orpheum's Broadway Series. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at The Orpheum Theatre June 14-19, 2011. For information on the production, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.

Simba, Mufasa, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa are back and better than ever this fall when Disney's 'The Lion King' roars into theaters and homes in breathtaking 3D. A special two-week theatrical extravaganza kicks off Sept. 16, 2011, showcasing the Oscar- and Golden Globe-winning film on the big screen in Disney Digital 3DTM for the first time ever, and its highly anticipated home entertainment debut kicks off October 4, celebrating the Diamond Edition release of the epic movie 'The Lion King' in high-definition Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D.

After thrilling Broadway audiences and enchanting millions all over the world, the award-winning musical favorite Disney's Beauty and the Beast comes to the New Jersey Performing Arts Center for eight performances from June 22nd to June 26th.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to MEMPHIS as part of The Orpheum's Broadway Series. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at The Orpheum Theatre June 14-19, 2011. For information on the production, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Wilmington at the DuPont Theatre from Tuesday, May 10 to Sunday, May 15, 2011. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on the DuPont Theatre stage for a limited eight (8) performances only. For information on the production, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Fort Worth as part of Broadway at the Bass.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Fort Worth as part of Broadway at the Bass.

Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce that DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Chicago after playing a sold out engagement in April, 2010

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Wilmington at the DuPont Theatre from Tuesday, May 10 to Sunday, May 15, 2011. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on the DuPont Theatre stage for a limited eight (8) performances only. For information on the production, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center as part of the M&I Bank Broadway Across America - Fox Cities Series. Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will close April 3, 2011.