Tag Archive for: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Littleton-born Andrew Flatt at the Helm of “The Beast”

Arapahoe HS & CU-Boulder grad. Previous Denver Center Theatre Company house manager. And now? Managing Director of Disney Theatrical Group In a video marking the 30th anniversary of Disney on Broadway, Julie Taymor, the Tony-winning director of The Lion King, offered a vital PSA. “Going to the theater and being in an audience is something […]

From 1740 Fairy Tale to Modern Musical: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Reprinted with permission from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Study Guide   Beauty and the Beast (“La belle et la bête”) is a traditional fairy tale that was first published in French in the mid-18th century in a version by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve. The first English translation appeared in 1757. Since then, the story […]

Beyond the Script: Denver Public Library’s Guide to Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Denver Public Library recommends these resources to enhance your experience at Disney’s Beauty and the Beast   READ  Kill the Beast: A Tale of Everyone’s Favorite Guy by Serena Valentino We all know the story of Belle and the Beast, though this title takes a unique spin with the never before heard story of Gaston. […]

A Musical Renaissance

A Beauty, A Beast, and The Return of the Musical By Jeff Kurtti In 1989, Disney premiered The Little Mermaid, its first major animated hit in more than two decades. With this instant classic, Disney animation entered a new golden age, which would later be referred to as the “Disney Renaissance.” Not only did this […]

Fun Facts about Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Be Our Guest at Beauty and the Beast, Disney’s first North American production of the beloved musical in over 25 years. This enchanting and timeless tale is brought to life in a breathtaking musical filled with the romance and spectacle audiences know and love. OFFICIAL TICKETS: Visit Disney’s Beauty and the Beast show detail page […]

Just a little change

Writer Linda Woolverton and director-choreographer Matt West describe the evolution of Beauty and the Beast from the screen to the stage — plus what’s new for this tour. By Ruthie Fierberg, Broadway News When Disney’s animated film Beauty and the Beast landed on silver screens in 1991, it changed the cinematic paradigm. “[Executive producer and […]

How to Prepare Your Kids for Their First Show

The feeling of seeing a story unfold live on stage is unlike anything else, and it’s absolutely something to share with your children. When they’re ready, that is. While there’s no set age for when kids can be introduced to the stage — each child is different after all — there are signs to look […]

Enjoy a Spot of Tea in Denver

Please note: Restaurant hours, locations, and menus are subject change, so please visit the restaurant website or call in advance of visiting. When the darling Chip and his mother Mrs. Potts appear on stage or screen in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, one can’t help but feel…a little thirsty for a cup of tea. Afternoon […]

Screen-to-Stage Adaptions in DCPA’s 2026/27 Season

In the indie movie Once, a girl and a guy sit at a piano in a musical instruments store in Dublin. He’s a busker and vacuum repairman. She’s a talented pianist and Czech immigrant. When these near strangers’ voices find their way to a lovely harmony in writer-director John Carney’s hushed yet rousing film (“Take […]

DCPA Broadway & Cabaret Announces the 2026/27 Season

Chase the Spark  Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway and Cabaret announces the 2026/27 subscription season and added attractions inviting audiences to chase the spark. The subscription season kicks off with the lavish, romantic, and timeless Broadway classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, followed by the laugh‑out‑loud phenomenon THE BOOK OF MORMON, back by popular demand. Next up, BOOP!® The […]