Beauty and the Beast Closes On Broadway
July 29, 2007
On
July 29, 2007, Disney’s lavish Broadway musical Beauty
a the Beast gave
its final performance after 5,461 shows, making it the eighth longest running
production on Broadway. Based on the 1991 animated classic film of
the same name, which was in turn adapted from the French fairy tale by
Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont, Beauty
and the Beast featured music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman
and Tim Rice, and book by Linda Woolverton. Beauty and the Beast tells
the story of a prince who is transformed into a hideous beast as punishment for
his cruel and selfish ways, and an adventurous young woman named Belle whom he
imprisons in his castle. In order to become human again, the Beast must earn
Belle's love before it's too late. Seven new songs were written for the stage
musical. Luckily for lovers of this all time classic tale of love, guests of Disneyland can find Beauty
and the Beast playing in the Royal Theater in the new Fantasy Faire across a small stone footbridge to the left of Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough.
Three
times daily, at 3:15, 4:35 and 5:45
audiences of all ages are treated to this
abbreviated version of a beautiful tale of love and longing. This enchanting and rollicking version of Beauty and the Beast is told by Mr.
Smythe and Mr. Jones, a pair of vaudeville-style Renaissance storytellers
complete with live musical accompaniment that further enhance the burlesque feel of this delightful show. Also on
hand for the story telling are of course Belle and Lumière. Following each performance, characters from the show are
available to meet guests. Audience
members may even be invited to don a costume or pretend to be a character in
order to aid the storytelling process. At 11:05, 12:15 and 1:30 each day, Fantasy Faire visitors can join in as
Mr. Smythe and Mr. Jones bring to life Tangled.
While you’re enjoying these
sensational fairy tales, be sure to try some faire from Maurice’s Treats Snack Cart. The Twisted Treats along
with a Boysen Apple freeze are the perfect afternoon indulgence. And that’s what
happened today in Disneyland’s history.
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