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Jun 29, 2024 · Beauty and the Beast is a much-loved classic that will fill the hearts of a new generation. Based on the 1991 animated film, the original production of Beauty and the Beast played for more than 13 years on Broadway, remaining to this day one of the top 10 longest running shows in Broadway history, and touring to 37 countries worldwide.
6 days ago · Amidst the stage magic, the key focus is clearly upon the performers, who successfully bring the full romance and humour of the time-honoured story to life. Only those of a certain age will recall the impact of the 1991 animated movie musical Beauty and the Beast, the first of its kind to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.
4 days ago · The enigmatic tale concerns the fantastical romance between an inhospitable prince transformed into a horned and hairy creature, Beast (Brendan Xavier), and a beautiful, inquiring and selfless young woman, Belle (Shubshri Kandiah).
5 days ago · ‘Beauty And The Beast The Musical’ carries this on – it’s a slick, polished production running like a well-oiled machine. . . Set pieces gliding up and down the stage, choreography perfectly in sync, music filling Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre with emotion and excitement.
6 days ago · If you’ve been anywhere in the city of Melbourne this year, then you probably know about Disney’s new ‘Beauty and the Beast’ production. After half a year of seeing the posters on every tram and billboard and street corner, the time has finally come and the new stage adaptation of the classic ’91 animated film has arrived.
5 days ago · Considering 1995 was the last time a professional major production of Beauty and the Beast was in Australia; this 2024 production is the ideal opportunity for Australian audiences to hear the song live for the first time. Kandiah’s chemistry with Xavier feels natural and convincing despite the fantasy setting.
6 days ago · MUSICAL. Beauty and the Beast ★★★★. Music: Alan Menken, Lyrics: Howard Ashman & Tim Rice, Book: Linda Woolverton, Disney Theatrical. Her Majesty’s Theatre, from June 29. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast claims to be a tale as old as time, but it stands the test of time because it did something new.
