Closing out my partnership with Broadway in Fort Lauderdale for the 2015-2016 season was the timeless classic tale of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Broadway Musical. I was invited to attend the opening night and was excited to bring Emily with me to see one of her favorite Disney stories live on stage.

A must see for Disney fans of all ages. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on stage is spot on to the original movie and a story that children know well. One of the first things Emily said excitedly was “I know this story!” Emily was thrilled to see her favorite Disney tale on stage and sat through the entire evening performance glued to the stage. She did get a little antsy waiting to see Belle appear in her beautiful yellow gown, and was over the moon when it happened. She also requested a Belle dress for herself and was upset with me that I hadn’t dressed her in costume to see the show – so take note, make sure your princesses are dressed appropriately for the occasion.

All of the costumes were beautiful. I recognized at least one returning cast member, Ryan N. Phillips as Lumiere and Samuel Shurtleff as Cogsworth, who happened to play off each other very well. Belle, played by Brooke Quintana had a beautiful singing voice. I wasn’t too impressed with Christiaan Smith-Kotlarek’s role of Gaston, but then again I wasn’t a huge fan of Gaston with last years cast either. Sam Hartley as Beast did a great job as did Stephanie Gray as Mrs. Potts and Matt Dasilva as Gaston’s sidekick LeFou, who seemed quite natural in his role. All in all a great production.

The musical numbers were easy to sing along to, especially the unforgettable “Be Our Guest” and title song “Beauty and the Beast”.

Beauty and the Beast Broadway Musical at the Broward Center

Two Miami locals are part of the touring cast coming to South Florida: Ryan N. Phillips (“Lumiere”) and Danny Burgos (“Monsieur D’Argue”)

“Warm and winning performances, a tuneful score, and real heart.” – Chicago Sun-Times

Based on the Academy Award®-winning animated feature film, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is an eye-popping spectacle that has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song.  

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

The parental guidance lists this show as appropriate for ALL AGES. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Broadway Musical runs for 2 hours and 10 minutes, which includes one (1) fifteen-minute intermission. Food, snacks and beverages are available for purchase. Food is not permitted inside the theatre for this performance.

Ticket prices start at $35. There are several shows left to choose from, including matinee options, with the last show on June 19, 2016. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Broadway Musical is playing at the The Broward Center for the Performing Arts which is located at 201 SW Fifth Avenue, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33312. Tickets are available for purchase here or by calling the Box Office at 954.462.0222. Be sure to visit Broadway Across America for details about upcoming Broadway shows coming to South Florida! 

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