Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast: The Smash Hit Broadway Musical

Beauty and the Beast is the story of finding love. This production produces laughter and tears among those in the audience who had fallen in love with the story and its characters during their youth. I'll be the first to admit that last year was the first time I had ever watched the movie. Unlike other Disney movies, the story of Beauty and the Beast moved me. The performance centers around a prince, who had transformed into a Beast when he turned away an enchantress disguised as an old beggar, and a young woman named Belle seeking to find importance in her life. For Beast to become a prince once again, he must fall in love with his prisoner and win her love in return. Though the story appears dark and cruel, the musical numbers and characters give the story life and allows the audience the chance to witness the magical castle in which Beast resides. Belle finds herself in the presence of a number of hilarious characters that include Lumiere, Cogsworth, and Mrs. Potts. They all produce great laughter and enjoyment! Ultimately, the cast sang their songs perfectly and in a way that, I believe, won the audience over. Several scenes, such as the scene with the mugs and the "Be Our Guest" sequence, were entertaining to watch and used special effects to interact with the audience. This was one of the many great plays that I have had the pleasure of seeing because of the Humanities Scholars Program. In addition to watching the play with each other, we were also able to talk with members of the cast. I was astonished to see that the actress who played Belle came out to greet us! They had great words of wisdom and stories to share. As always, I'd like to thank you again for allowing us to go to such a great performance. I can't wait for the next great performance!