 Beauty and the Beast, which will be presented by Playlovers Inc, at the Regal Theatre from September 10 to October 4, 2008 with 41 talented and local cast members this exciting and elaborate production is suitable for the entire family to enjoy.
The Tony Award winning smash hit musical based on the Disney animated film version of the much loved fairytale, will be directed by Susan Vincent and musical direction by Craig Dalton.
Featuring the stunning Academy-Award winning musical score that made the animated film such a hit, plus another seven songs created for the Broadway show by master composer Alan Menken and lyricist Tim Rice, it is a classic tale of love, sacrifice, jealousy, revenge and redemption exploring an age-old theme: the true meaning of beauty.
Disney's Beauty and the Beast opened on Broadway in 1994 and has since become an international sensation that has played to over 17 million people worldwide.
Belle is a book-loving, inventor's daughter dissatisfied with life in a small provincial French town. The Beast is a prince who because of his selfishness was placed under a spell to remain as a hideous beast unless he can gain redemption. To break the spell, he needs to learn to love another and earn love in return before the last petal from his enchanted rose falls.
One of the longest-running shows in Broadway history, "Beauty and the Beast" was nominated for nine 1994 Tony® Awards including Best Musical. It's a tale as old as time, spun with magical moments and unforgettable characters like Gaston, the arrogant town Romeo; Cogsworth, the pompous clock; Lumiere, the love-struck candelabra, and the kindly teapot, Mrs. Potts.
Adapted from the Academy Award-winning animated film, this production features musical favorites like the delightful "Belle", the show-stopping "Be Our Guest" and the Academy Award-winning title tune, "Beauty and the Beast".
The elaborate sets and props have been purchased from the Melbourne production, and the lavish costumes have been hired from the same production. Playlovers will present this exciting production at the Regal Theatre.
Part proceeds go to Save the Children. Save the Children Australia pursues the protection of children globally and aims to ensure that all children, regardless of gender, race, country of origin or religious belief have the means for survival and receive protection. More information on Save the Children can be sourced from their website www.savethechildren.org.au
Performance Dates:
September 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 27, October 1, 2, 3, 4
Times: All shows at 8pm PLUS Matinee performances @ 2pm on September 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, October 1, 4
Tix: various - see TAZ Entertainment for full descript.
Bookings: Ticketek ph: 132 849 or 1300 795 012 book online
Further Info: www.tazentertainment.com.au
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