Beauty and
the Beast Live On Stage
SUNSET
BOULEVARD
A 40-minute theatre
presentation of Disney's 30th animated classic, Beauty and the Beast,
Live on Stage, features the popular characters and songs from the film
in a lavish, Broadway-caliber production...
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All songs written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - LIVE ON STAGE
Be Our Guest
Belle
Gaston
Something There
Beauty and the Beast
The Mob Song
Exit Music
Beauty and the Beast
ATTRACTION
Pre-Show - Since you may be seated 30 minutes prior to the show's start,
there is frequently a live performer(s) to entertain you while you wait.
Recently, the act has been the excellent a cappella group Four for a
Dollar. They're definitely worth a listen!
Beauty and the Beast - From the popular Be Our Guest to the moving strains
of "Tale as old as time..." this 20-minute show mirrors the
film upon which it's based. It tells the story of Belle, a beautiful
but bookish girl who lives in a small French town. She is pursued by
the macho Gaston, to her dismay, for she yearns for a different life.
Her father, Maurice, stumbles upon the enchanted castle of the Beast,
and, to free him, Belle offers herself as prisoner in his stead. Under
the anxious eyes of Mrs. Potts, Lumiere and Cogsworth, among others,
Belle grows to love the Beast and, despite the efforts of the townspeople
led by the jilted Gaston, the couple manages a fairy tale ending, complete
with the release of a flock of white doves.
For current show times and more information on Disney-MGM Studios Live
Entertainment, visit Steve Soares' WDW Entertainment Website.
TOURING TIPS
Arrive 20 minutes prior to the show to be guaranteed a seat and also
to hear the warm-up act, Four for a Dollar.
Although the stage is clearly visible from most of the amphitheater,
sitting in the middle or rear of the theater offers a view of the entire
stage and the sets.
This show lasts approximately 20 minutes and is performed several times
each day.
After a Beauty and the Beast show lets out, nearby attractions such
as Tower of Terror and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster may be swamped. Shopping
along Sunset Boulevard for a while after the show may be a better bet
than attempting to fight the crowds.
This attraction is wheelchair/ECV accessible.
Assistive Listening Devices from Guest Services Can Be Used Here.
The nearest restrooms and telephones are located at the end of Sunset
Boulevard, to the right as you exit the Theater of the Stars. KIDS AND
CHARACTERS
Although there are no character Meet and Greet opportunities at this
attraction, Belle and Beast can sometimes be found in Disney-MGM Studios.
Check your daily Guide Map for times and locations.
Disney-MGM Studios Characters At A Glance |
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INTERESTING FACTS
The Theater of the Stars holds 1,500 guests.
If you have comments or tips to share with others about touring Disney-MGM
Studios' Beauty and the Beast, Live on Stage, please email me. Thank
you.
The Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage show at the Disney MGM Studios
is an entertaining 20-minute performance by live actors, held at the
Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard, and is the show that sparked
the award winning Broadway Musical of the same name.
The show, which is held several times each day, traces the classic Disney
Beauty and the Beast story of Belle, Gaston, and the Beast, along with
appearances by Mrs Potts, Lumiere and all the other main characters.
It also features a number of the songs from the movie, and has a great
ending finale.
This one phrase is the basis for one of Disney°s all-time blockbuster
hits, "Beauty & the Beast". So, what do you get when Disney-MGM
Studios combines this animated Disney classic, a stage-full of pixie
dust, and Broadway-style extravaganza? One of Disney World°s most
spectacular live stage shows, Beauty & the Beast-Live on Stage!
This thoroughly entertaining show, which debuted in 1991 and is located
at the 1500-seat, Theater of the Stars amphitheater on Sunset Boulevard,
is adapted from the award-winning Disney film. It features all your
favorite Beauty and the Beast characters, songs, and some dazzling special
effects.
The show opens in the quaint French village, where our heroine Belle,
lives with her father, Maurice, and takes you through her adventures
in the Beast°s castle. With the likes of Cogsworth the Clock, Lumiere
the Candelabra, Mrs. Potts the Teapot, adorable little Chip the teacup,
and the rest of the castle°s whimsical servants, this show is a
definite must see.
Among the shows many highlights is an unforgettable rendition of the
song "Be Our Guest", complete with dancing chefs, bubbling
bottles and a strawberry parfait that becomes a beautiful show girl.
The music, dancing, and costumes will have you wishing this show were
longer than the 25 minutes that it is packed into.
Don°t take your eyes of the stage during the exciting, climatic
fight scene between villain Gaston and the Beast, for it is during this
scene, after Belle°s declaration of love for the Beast, he magically
transforms himself, in front of your eyes, into the handsome prince.
The show ends with Princess Belle, in her trademark shimmering-gold
ball gown, and the Prince, waltzing effortlessly across the ballroom
floor, to the beautiful love song "Beauty and the Beast".
Watch closely as the show draws to a close, for a breath-taking flock
of white doves, is released into the air of the theater.
The show times for Beauty and the Beast will be listed in your park
guidemap, shows are not continuous, but are scheduled. The theater is
fairly large, so arrive about 20-30 minutes prior to it°s schedule
start. In addition, if you arrive early, there is a wonderful pre-show,
which is definitely worth seeing.
Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage
Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage is a beautiful show based on Disney's
30th full-length animated film. Before the show starts, guests are entertained
by an excellent acappella group. Some even say that this singing group
is better than the main show. The storyline of the show is pretty much
the same as the movie, complete with all your favourite characters,
songs, and a spectacular ending made complete by the release of a flock
of white doves. There are a few scenes in the show that weren't from
the movie, but they fit in so well that they could have been. With the
beautiful costumes, sets and wonderful special effects, this 20-minute
show is as good as they get.
Interesting and little known facts
-the 1,500-seat covered amphitheatre which houses the show is called
The Theatre of the Stars, and is a Disney version of the Hollywood Bowl!
Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage
Watch an extravagant musical production based on the hit movie, "Beauty
and the Beast". The show follows Belle as she saves her father
by imprisoning herself in the Beast's castle. The 20-minute production
features recognizable song and dance numbers from the movie.
Note: Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage does not operate when lightning
is near the park. Check your guidebook and the theater's entrance for
showtimes.
Disney's Academy Award winning classic comes to life in a Broadway style
stage production. This show has been currently re-furbished. There are
some new costumes and new sequences to the show. Don't miss it, it's
wonderful.
Location: SUNSET BOULEVARD
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