Disney's Beauty and the Beast features the animated film's Academy Award-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, with additional songs with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. The book is written by Linda Woolverton.
The original creators of the Broadway production are together again for this new touring production! The play is directed by Rob Roth and choreographed by Matt West, with Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward (Tony Award winner for her work on Disney's Beauty and the Beast), Lighting Design by Natasha Katz, Scenic Design by Stanley A. Meyer, Sound Design by John Petrafesa Jr. and Music Supervision by Michael Kosarin.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to New Orleans as part of the East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans 2015 - 2016 season, presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association. This elaborate theatrical production, produced by NETworks Presentations, will come to life on stage at the Saenger Theatre Dec. 29, 2015 - Jan. 3, 2016. For information on the production, visit www.BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com.
The new concert series curated by the renowned Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, conductor, and director, Jason Robert Brown, continues this month at SubCulture. Just announced for Brown's concert tonight, September 11, 2015 are stage vets Andrea Burns and Joshua Henry.
Dive on in with the dazzling cast of Theatre Under The Star's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid! Back by popular demand, this fun-filled, timeless tale will play for a limited run this weekend, September 10 - 13 at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts!
You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. SINGIN' IN THE RAIN is theatrical proof of how this age-old formula can work wonders. With syrupy and infectious melodies, stunning choreography and visually-stunning sets, this monumentally theatrical homage to the most beloved classics in the Nacio Brown and Arthur Freed canon perfectly fits the bill for a 'Mary J. Blige Pre-Approved' musical- it is uncomplicated, lavish technicolor entertainment--without the drama.
Following a record-breaking 2014/15 season, Broadway San Jose, a Nederlander Presentation, recently announced the six productions that will comprise the lineup for the 2015/16 season.
Six exciting performances have been added to the roster of the McCallum Theatre's 2015-2016 season, including Bill Maher, Hank and My Honky Tonk Heroes Starring Jason Petty, Last Comic Standing, Canadian superstar Jesse Cook, Wynonna and The Big Noise and the triumphant McCallum return of 2CELLOS. Brochures with these added performances and the entire season should reach local mailboxes by the second week of September. Tickets for ALL performances go on sale on Tuesday, September 15th at 8:00am.
Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts announced today that individual tickets for the Raleigh premiere of Dirty Dancing -- The Classic Story On Stage will go on sale July 20 at 10 a.m.
The new concert series curated by the renowned Tony Award-winning composer, lyricist, conductor, and director, Jason Robert Brown, continues this month at SubCulture. Just announced for Brown's upcoming concert on September 11, 2015 are stage vets Andréa Burns and Joshua Henry.
Dive on in with the dazzling cast of Theatre Under The Star's production of Disney's The Little Mermaid! Back by popular demand, this fun-filled, timeless tale will play for a limited run September 10 - 13 at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts!
Below, watch Tony Award-winner James Monroe Iglehart (ALADDIN) perform 'Under the Sea' and an Ashely Brown (MARY POPPINS) and Josh Strickland (TARZAN) Duet on 'Beauty and the Beast'!
Audra McDonald has a big year ahead of her! After embarking on a concert tour this fall, the six-time Tony winner, who recenty wrapped filming for Disney's live action Beauty and the Beast, will be back on Broadway, starring alongside Brian Stokes Mitchell, Billy Porter, Joshua Henry and Brandon Victor Dixon in SHUFFLE ALONG.
Before all of that, McDonald will head to Provincetown, MA to take part in the acclaimed Broadway @ Town Hall concert series, hosted by SiriusXM radio star Seth Rudetsky. For one show only on Monday, August 24 (6:30 PM), she will be joined onstage by her husband and fellow Broadway star Will Swenson, with whom she is currently starring in Williamstown Theatre Festival's A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN.
McDonald recently checked in with BroadwayWorld about Monday's concert, and updated us on all of her upcoming projects! Check out the full interview below:
Single tickets for the Fabulous Fox Theatre's 2015 - 2016 U.S. Bank Broadway Series shows will go on sale Saturday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m.
Though star Emma Watson could not be there in person to greet fans as she wanted to be, she did deliver a video message telling the D23 audience how excited she was for the film. 'Bringing Belle to life for me has been a complete dream come true,' said the actress. Check it out below!
This weekend at D23 Expo, Disney presented updates on a slew of their upcoming live-action films and even released cover art and stills from some. Below, check out the new posters for CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR, ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS, THE JUNGLE BOOK, and more!
Disney's annual D23 Expo is underway this weekend with exciting announcement after announcement!
Tickets for the 2015/16 Broadway, Theatre Company, Cabaret and OFF-Center shows go on sale to the public today, August 14 at 10am.
Disney India today announced plans to bring the timeless classic Beauty and the Beast to the Indian stage for the first time ever. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this classic musical love story will be presented to Indian audiences on the same scale as the mega-productions seen on New York's Broadway and on London's West End. Over 100 of the best musical theatre performers in India will bring the story of Beauty and the Beast alive on stage, with world class production values, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes, drawing inspiration from western and Indian influences.
Below, check out Josh Walden's latest video from The Muny's summer 2015 season, featuring the cast of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST -- in slow motion!
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Sarasota! Produced by NETworks Presentations, this elaborate theatrical production will come to life on stage at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on October 14, 2015 at 7:30. Single tickets will go on sale Friday, August 14 at 10am at VanWezel.org at the Box Office or by calling 941-953-3368. Tickets start at $35.
54 Below, Broadway's Supper Club, presents Chuck Wagner in 'LIVING THE DREAM' tonight, August 4 at 7:00pm.
BroadwayWorld and The Muny present a backstage look at Disney's Beauty and the Beast, which is running through August 7, 2015. With music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton, this beloved family classic is directed by Matt Lenz, choreographed by Vince Pesce and music directed by Ben Whiteley. Check out all the backstage shots below!
Kate Rockwell (Belle) is proud to be The William & Kerry Holekamp Star Performer. Kate is so thrilled to return to The Muny after playing Jane in last year's Tarzan! Check out the video below!
Broadway's 40 theatres aren't the only places to catch performances from your favorite stars! Well after Broadway orchestras begin their overtures, ensemble members take their dance breaks, and performers belt out their eleven o'clock numbers, the party continues at various cabaret venues throughout New York City. Below, BroadwayWorld brings you some cabaret highlights for this week as picked by our theatre editors, including: An Evening with Laura Osnes; David Josefsberg at 54 Below; Chuck Wagner: Living the Dream; #tbtLIVE Throwback Thursday: The Concert; and Jekyll & Hyde Resurrection.
Tickets for the 2015/16 Broadway, Theatre Company, Cabaret and OFF-Center shows go on sale to the public Friday, August 14 at 10am. This includes the national tour launch of If/Then starring Idina Menzel. Buy and print online at denvercenter.org.
Walt Disney Records releases the soundtrack for Disney's 'Descendants' today, July 31, the day the eagerly-anticipated movie premieres on Disney Channel (8:00 p.m. ET/PT).
1994 | Broadway |
Original Broadway Production Broadway |
1997 | West End |
London Production West End |
1999 | US Tour |
National Tour US Tour |
2010 | US Tour |
NETworks National Tour US Tour |
2015 | St. Louis, MO (Regional) |
The Muny's 2015 Production St. Louis, MO (Regional) |
2015 | US Tour |
Non-Equity National Tour US Tour |
2018 | Los Angeles |
Hollywood Bowl Concert Production Los Angeles |
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