Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast," from May 4 through June 4, Fri/Sat evenings and Sat/Sun matinees at Ferndale Repertory Theatre. Call (707) 786-5483 for info.
Based on the Academy-Award winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over 13 years and was nominated for nine Tony awards, including Best Musical.
This is the classic tale of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, in reality a young prince trapped in a bestial body thanks to the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will be removed and he will be returned to his former handsome 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.
Appropriate for all ages.