Rodgers + Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ opens today at the Woodlawn Theatre

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s ‘Cinderella’ is the new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. It opens today at the Woodlawn Theatre and will run until Sunday September 19, 2021. Performance times are Friday and Saturdays at 7:30p.m. and Sundays at 3p.m. Tickets range from $18 to $30 and are available online. Due to COVID seating restrictions, all tickets are general admission and must be purchased in advance, online only. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. The Woodlawn Theatre Box Office is not currently conducting in-person or phone purchases. For assistance, please email Woodlawn Theatre. (Woodlawn Theatre, 2021)

‘Cinderella’ is a contemporary take on the classic tale and features Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside a hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane as well as some new characters, and surprising twists. Cinderella is sponsored by the Jefferson Woodlawn Lake Community Development Corporation.

Director: Chris Rodriguez
Choreographer: Kahlee Moore
Music Director: Jane Haas
Cast includes Ella-Jimmi Nelson-Reid, Topher-Joshua Cook, Madame-Beth Erwin, Sebastian-Christopher Steinmetz, Marie-Amanda Golden, Gabrielle-Rebekah Williams, Jean-Michel-Lorenzo Mireles, Charlotte-Morgan Clyde, and Lord Pinkelton-Myles Harris.

During the ‘Cinderella’ run, the Woodlawn Theatre is partnering with Special Olympics Texas and will be collecting in-kind donations on their behalf.

There is a special 2p.m performance on Saturday September 11 and a 7p.m. performance on Thursday September 16.

‘Cinderella’ community appreciation nights:
Pride Appreciation Night: August 28 with the San Antonio AIDS Foundation
ASL Night: September 10

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‘On Your Feet!’ opens Friday at the Woodlawn Theatre

‘On Your Feet!’ will run from June 25 – July 18 at the Woodlawn Theatre. Photo: Woodlawn Theatre

Opening this Friday June 25 is the Woodlawn Theatre’s performance of ‘On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan.’ This production will run until Sunday July 18, 2021. Tickets to the musical production that was on hold for over a year are now selling fast. Do not miss this opportunity to return to live theater with a show that will have you dancing in the aisles. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3p.m. There will be no show on July 4. There will be a special 7p.m. performance on Thursday, July 15. Due to COVID-19 seating restrictions, all tickets are general admission and must be purchased in advance, online only. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. The Woodlawn Theatre Box Office is currently not conducting in-person or phone purchases. (Woodlawn Theatre, 2021)

‘On Your Feet!’ is the story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan, two people who believed in their talent, their music and each other, and became an international sensation. Universally crowd-pleasing and uplifting, ‘On Your Feet!’ is a celebration of greatest hits that will have audiences dancing in the aisles. Featuring the songs “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You,” “1-2-3,” “Live For Loving You,” “Conga,” and many more, ‘On Your Feet’ is a portrait of a legendary artist that reveals fierce determination and visionary creativity matched with the exhilarating energy of the Miami Sound Machine. Sponsored by KONO 101.1.

Director: Christopher Rodriguez
Choreographer: Carla Sankey
Music Director: Jaime Ramirez
Assistant Choreographer: Jimmi Nelson-Reid

Cast:
Gloria Estefan: Jillian Sainz
Emilio Estefan: Miguel Ochoa
Gloria Fajardo: Melissa Gonzalez
Consuelo: Rita Duggan
Jose Fajardo/Ensemble: Michael Rodriguez
Rebecca Fajardo/Ensemble: Madeline Gutierrez
Young Gloria: Ella Sofia Gonzalez
Young Emilio/Nayib: Gavino Garcia/Ricardo Martinez

Special Community Nights:
ASL Appreciation Night – Friday July 9
Pride Appreciation Night – Saturday July 3

During the run of ‘On Your Feet!’, Woodlawn Theatre is partnering with Girls Inc. SA and will be collecting in-kind donations on their behalf. Donation list includes crayons, pencil colors, washable markers (thick/thin), blunt scissors, construction paper, paint brushes, acrylic paint, glue sticks, white glue, watercolor paper, watercolor paints, glitter, pom poms, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and construction paper.

Everyone over the age of two should wear a mask and practice social distancing while at the theater, including skipping a seat in between parties. Full COVID-19 policies available HERE.

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Theater review: ‘The Music Man’ at the Woodlawn Theatre

musicmancast — Sami Serrano as Marian Paroo and Trey Hoadley as Harold Hill in ‘The Music Man,’ now playing at the Woodlawn Theatre. Photo: Woodlawn Theatre, used with permission.

Now playing at the Woodlawn Theatre is ‘The Music Man,’ a musical about con man Harold Hill who poses as a boys’ band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naïve Midwestern townsfolk, promising to train the members of the new band. This family friendly production opened on Friday January 31 with much acclaim and is running through Sunday February 23. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30p.m. and Sunday at 3p.m. Tickets prices range from $18 to $30 and are available online or by calling the box office at (210) 267-8388. The non-profit partner during this production is YOSA (Youth Orchestras of San Antonio) so the theater is currently accepting musical instrument and office supply donations during the run.

‘The Music Man’ is set in the early summer of 1912 and begins aboard a train leaving Rock Island, Illinois. A group of traveling salesmen debate about how modern innovations are making their livelihood more difficult. “Rock Island” When the train gets to River City, Iowa, a passenger leaves with a suitcase labeled “Professor Harold Hill.” Once in town, Harold Hill (Trey Hoadley) sees his old friend and sidekick Marcellus Washburn (Michael Parisi) who is trying to lead a normal life. He tells Harold about a pool table that was just delivered to the local pool hall and to launch his scam, Harold tries to convince the town’s parents of the supposed trouble that a pool table could bring. “Ya Got Trouble” Harold meets Marian Paroo (Sami Serrano) and attempts to flirt with her but she continuously ignores him. Despite his complete lack of musical literacy, he convinces everyone that he is a brilliant bandleader. As Harold struggles to keep his scheme afloat, he finds himself increasingly attached to the townspeople, who have all experienced a positive change since Harold came to town. When the truth comes out, Harold is arrested but Marian, who has fallen for Harold, defends him because of the positive influence he has had on everyone.

The Tony Award winning ‘The Music Man’ has become a beloved classic and the Woodlawn Theatre does an excellent job of bringing it to the local stage. With book, music and lyrics by Meredith Wilson, it is based on a story by Wilson and Franklin Lacey. The cast is one of the biggest seen at the Woodlawn in some time but they all work well together so that the action onstage flows effortlessly. It is interesting to notice that Harold Hill’s dialogue is fast paced and sometimes it is difficult to follow; maybe this is a way of suggesting how salesmen are often thought of as “fast talkers.” Regardless, Trey Hoadley does an admirable job as the con man Harold Hill. Highlights include the catchy “Seventy-Six Trombones” by Harold and the Children of Rivery City and “Marian The Librarian” when Harold and Marian dance in the library with the town’s children – it includes some of the production’s most impressive choreography. The costumes are gorgeous, the story is entertaining and musical numbers include the classic romantic song “Till There Was You.” After a successful opening weekend, ‘The Music Man’ continues to entertain guests of all ages, especially fans of marching bands. It is a definite must-see musical for the entire family.

Theater review: ‘A Christmas Carol, the Musical’ at the Woodlawn Theatre

After a successful opening weekend, ‘A Christmas Carol, the Musical’ continues tonight at the Woodlawn Theatre and runs until Monday December 23. ‘A Christmas Carol, the Musical’ is the story of the mean-spirited Ebenezer Scrooge who, on Christmas Eve, receives visits from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Be and is given a chance for redemption. This family friendly holiday production plays Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3p.m. Ticket are: Adults $30, Senior/Military/First Responders $24, Children/Student $18 and are available online or by calling the Box Office at 210-267-8388.

‘A Christmas Carol, the Musical’ takes place on Christmas Eve in 1843 in London where Ebenezer Scrooge (Isidro Medina), an ageing miser who dislikes Christmas, first encounters the three ghosts of Christmas as a candle lighter-Past (Jillian Sainz), a charity show barker-Present (Bob Galindo) and an old beggar woman-Yet to Be (Giselle Galindo). “Nothing To Do With Me” That night at home, Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his deceased business partner, Jacob Marley, (Michael Cooling) who warns him to repent or face condemnation in the afterlife and informs him that three spirits will visit him during the night. “Link by Link” As Jacob Marley predicted, the ghosts visit Scrooge at one, two and three o’clock that night. They remind him of his past, show him the joys of Christmas Day in the present and foretell a grim future if he does not change his ways. Recognizing his faults, Scrooge wakes up on Christmas Day and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful “Happy Christmas” before spending the day reconnecting, making amends and sharing love with those who mean the most to him.

With the holiday season in full swing, now is the time to enjoy a holiday classic like ‘A Christmas Carol, the Musical’ with the family. It has music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens and is a delightful reminder of the magic of the season. From the first notes of “Hear the Bells,” the audience is surrounded by Christmas cheer and nostalgia from this classic production. For those who think they have seen it all, there is always something new to discover about the story. Show highlights include the hilarious “Link by Link” when the ghost of Jacob Marley and other ghosts visit Scrooge and “Fezziwig’s Annual Christmas Ball” in the Present, during the big Christmas party, which has an abundance of singing and amazing dance sequences. With outstanding performances by the entire cast, beautiful costumes and plenty of holiday cheer, ‘A Christmas Carol, the Musical’ is a production the entire family can enjoy together. It is definitely a must-see. The show is shorter than expected and runs two hours with a 15 minute intermission.

Upcoming promotional nights.
Pride Night – Friday December 13, 25% off tickets with code: PRIDE
ASL (American Sign Language) Night – Saturday December 21 – 25% off tickets with code: ASL

‘A Christmas Carol, the Musical’ at the Woodlawn Theatre

The holidays have arrived at the Woodlawn Theatre with their next production, ‘A Christmas Carol, the Musical.’ It opens this Friday November 29 and will run through Monday December 23, 2019. ‘A Christmas Carol, the Musical’ is the story of the mean-spirited Ebenezer Scrooge who, on Christmas Eve, receives visits from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future and is given a chance for redemption. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3p.m. Tickets are available online or by calling the Box Office at 210-267-8388. Ticket prices are: Adults $30, Senior/Military/First Responders $24, Children/Student $18. Groups of 10 people or more receive a 20% discount. The non-profit partner during this production is Any Baby Can. (Woodlawn Theatre, 2019)

‘A Christmas Carol, the Musical’ is based on Charles Dickens’ 1843 novella of the same name. Ebenezer Scrooge is a prosperous curmudgeon who believes that personal wealth is far more valuable than the happiness and comfort of others. With an infuriated “Bah! Humbug!” Scrooge summates his feelings of Christmas tidings and charitable giving but he is forced to face his selfish ways when three ghosts on Christmas Eve lead him through his Past, Present and Future. Thanks to their guidance, Scrooge recognizes his faults and greets Christmas morning with a cheerful “Happy Christmas” before spending the day reconnecting and sharing love with those that mean the most to him. It has music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and book by Mike Ockrent and Lynn Ahrens. Cast includes Isidro Medina as Ebenezer Scrooge, Travis Bulen as Bob Cratchit and Nicholas Duke as Tiny Tim with Ronald Watson as director and Kate Ragan as choreographer.

Promotional Nights:
Student Night – Saturday November 30 – $10 Student/Child tickets with code: STUDENT
Pride Night – Friday December 13, 25% off tickets with code: PRIDE
ASL (American Sign Language) Night – Saturday December 21 – 25% off tickets with code: ASL

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1920 Fredericksburg Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 267-8388

Theater review: ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ at the Woodlawn Theatre

priscillamusical — ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ is now playing at the Woodlawn Theatre through Sunday November 3.

Now playing at the Woodlawn Theatre is ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ and this is the last weekend to catch this highly entertaining musical as it runs through Sunday November 3. ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ tells the story of two drag queens and a transgender woman who agree to perform at a resort in Alice Springs, a town in the remote Australian desert. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30p.m. and Sunday at 3p.m. Tickets are available online or by calling the Box Office at 210-267-8388.

‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ is set in Australia and begins with drag queen Mitzi Mitosis, whose real name is Anthony “Tick” Belrose, (John Berring) performing at a club “It’s Raining Men.” His estranged wife Marion (Jimmi Nelson-Reid) calls him for a favor. She needs him to perform for a few weeks at her business in Alice Springs, Australia during which time he can get to know his son Benji (Landon Levy) who has been asking for him “I Say A Little Prayer.” Tick agrees and convinces his friend, a transgender woman named Bernadette, aka Ralph, (Ronald Watson) to join him and then has another performer, Felicia, whose real name is Adam Whitely (Jesse Beere) join them “Venus.” Together they buy a budge Barbie campervan they nickname Priscilla, Queen of the Desert “Go West.” Along the way, Priscilla breaks down, forcing them to stop at a small town where they are victims of hate crimes but also make new friends and despite their differences, the trio realizes that they can not part ways. “We Belong.”

One trait of a good musical is its ability to have audiences singing along and since ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ uses well-known pop songs as its score, that is a huge plus. Such songs include “Venus,” “I Will Survive” and “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and knowing the songs makes for a much more enjoyable experience. Based on the smash-hit movie of the same name, it is the heartwarming and uplifting adventure of three friends who even though they clash sometimes, they always have each other’s backs. It has humor, heart and romance but it is definitely not for young audiences due to the adult themes and language. Show highlights include “Venus” when Felicia is introduce to the audience and “True Colors” when Bernadette and Adam try to cheer up Tick when he is disillusioned after Priscilla is vandalized with homophobic slurs. Ronald Watson, John Berring and Jesse Beere are incredibly talented and work well together but Jesse’s presentation is energetic and full of enthusiasm and well worth the price of admission just to see him perform his musical numbers. The music and dancing are excellent and the costumes are just plain gorgeous. With infectious songs and amazing performances, ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ is the most fun to be had at the theater this season; perfect for a girl’s night out.

‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ at the Woodlawn Theatre

The next production at the Woodlawn Theatre is ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,’ which opens on Friday October 11 and runs through Sunday November 3. ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ tells the story of two drag queens and a transgender woman who contract to perform at a resort in Alice Springs, a resort town in the remote Australian desert. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3p.m. Tickets are available online or by calling the Box Office at 210-267-8388. Ticket prices are: Adults $30, Senior/Military/First Responders $24, Children/Student $18. Groups of 10 people or more receive a 20% discount. (Woodlawn Theatre, 2019)

‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ is a musical with a book by Australian film director-writer Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott, using well-known pop songs as its score. Based on the smash-hit movie of the same name, it is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends, Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based performing trio who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. They hop aboard a battered old bus nicknamed Priscilla searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they ever could have ever dreamed of. Cast includes Ronald Watson as Bernadette, John Berring as Mitzi/Tick and Jesse Beere as Felicia/Adam. Christopher Rodriguez is Director/Choreographer and Andrew Hendley is Music Director.

During the entire run of ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,’ Woodlawn Theatre will be partnering with the nonprofit San Antonio AIDS Foundation and from October 11 through November 4, Woodlawn Theatre will be collecting toiletries. Please drop off donations during normal box office hours Tuesday through Friday 2p.m. to 5p.m., Saturday 11a.m. to 2p.m. or anytime before the performance.

Promotional Nights:
Student Night – Saturday October 12 – $10 Student/Child tickets with code STUDENT
Pride Night – Friday October 25, 25% off tickets with code PRIDE
ASL (American Sign Language) Night – Saturday November 2, 25% off tickets with code ASL

Please note: ‘Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,’ contains adult themes and adult language. It may not be suitable for patrons ages 18 and under.

Woodlawn Theatre
1920 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 267-8388

Theater review: ‘Dreamgirls’ at the Woodlawn Theatre

Now playing at the Woodlawn Theatre is ‘Dreamgirls,’ the musical about the aspirations of a female singing trio and their amazing journey from Chicago to the Apollo Theatre where they meet a would-be manager and begin their musical journey of fame, love, betrayal and friendship that spans a decade. This is the final weekend to catch this fabulous production but unfortunately the last three showtimes are sold out. Please call the box office at 210-267-8388 for additional ticket information. Through Sunday, the theater is still accepting donations of pre-paid gift cards for The Renaissance Guild. The Renaissance Guild is San Antonio’s premier black theatre company whose purpose is to promote diversity through theater.

In ‘Dreamgirls,’ the story begins in Harlem, New York where The Dreamettes, a hopeful black girl group from Chicago, enter the famous Amateur Night competition at the Apollo Theater in 1962 “I’m Looking For Something, Baby.” The group consists of lead singer Effie White (Naomi Williams Johnson) and her best friends Deena Jones (LaToya Chenelle Crawford) and Lorrell Robinson (Janecia Stevenson). They do not win that night, but backstage they meet Curtis Taylor, Jr. (Bradley Freeman) who becomes The Dreamettes’ manager. Curtis convinces James Thunder Early (Darcell Bios), a popular R&B star, to hire The Dreamettes as backup singers. Their first performance is a success “Fake Your Way to the Top” but Jimmy wants more. They achieve fame but as the years go by, complications arise, as they often do, and the lineup changes and so does the music. Effie is replaced as the lead singer and she goes her own way. In the end, she reunites with The Dreamettes, now the Dreams, for their final concert to sing together one more time. “Hard to Say Goodbye, (My Love).”

The Woodlawn Theatre brings down the house with this high energy production bursting with music, dancing and drama. Typical of the music industry, The Dreamettes transition from unknowns to super stardom which leads to shifting careers and difficult personal relationships. It contains the universal themes of family, love and friendship and proves once more that true friendship withstands the test of time and triumphs despite life’s ups and downs. Motown fans are in for a treat as the best of the 60s and 70s R&B and soul are represented on the stage throughout the show. The brilliant comedic stylings of Darcell Bios as James Thunder Early keeps the audience laughing between the dramatic scenes. Show highlights include “Fake Your Way to the Top” by Jimmy and The Dreamettes, “(And I’m Telling You) I’m Not Going” by Effie, Deena, Lorrell, Michelle and Ensemble (Naomi Williams Johnson’s performance is heartbreaking) and the title song “Dreamgirls” by Deena, Effie and Lorrell. The extremely talented cast works well together and the gorgeous costumes are to die for. Overall, ‘Dreamgirls’ is a nostalgic look back at the early days of Motown will appeal to all ages. It is definitely a must-see production.

‘Dreamgirls’ opens this Friday at the Woodlawn Theatre

Coming up at the Woodlawn Theatre is ‘Dreamgirls,’ which opens on Friday August 23 and runs through Sunday September 15. ‘Dreamgirls’ is a musical about the aspirations of a female singing trio that take them from Chicago to the Apollo Theatre where they meet a would-be manager and begin their musical journey of fame, love, betrayal, and friendship that spans a decade. Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3p.m. Special Educational Night on September 13 (closed to public). Tickets are available online or by calling the Box Office at 210-267-8388. Ticket prices are: Adults $30, Senior/Military/First Responders $24, Children/Student $18. Groups of 10 people or more receive a 20% discount. (Woodlawn Theatre, 2019)

‘Dreamgirls’ chronicles the story of Effie White, Deena Jones, and Lorrell Robinson, three friends who form the singing group The Dreamettes in 1962 Chicago. Over the years, as the close-knit trio rises from obscurity to superstardom, the dynamics within the group shift, leading to damaging careers and devastating relationships. Based on popular Motown artists such as The Supremes, The Shirelles, and The Chiffons, ‘Dreamgirls’ is a dazzling musical befitting the glamorous and competitive world of the entertainment industry in 1960s and 70s. Cast includes LaToya Chenelle Crawford (Deena Jones), Janecia Stevenson (Lorell Robinson), Naomi Williams Johnson (Effie Melody White), and Amanda Jeffries (Michelle Morris). The foursome will make their Woodlawn Theatre stage debut together. With notable songs such as “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” “One Night Only” and “Fake Your Way to the Top,” San Antonio audiences can expect a high-drama, high-energy musical.

During the entire run of Dreamgirls, Woodlawn Theatre will be partnering with the nonprofit The Renaissance Guild in San Antonio. Media sponsor is KONO 101.1.

Promotional Nights:
Student Night – Saturday August 24 – $10 Student/Child tickets with code: STUDENT
Pride Night – Friday September 6, 25% off tickets with code: PRIDE
ASL (American Sign Language) Night – Sunday September 15, 25% off tickets with code: ASL

“’Dreamgirls’ takes place during thrilling and tumultuous times as we watch the rise of Motown, mainstream pop versus R&B, and the coming of disco. Themes such as ambition, family, betrayal, and achieving the American dream are all key to the story and like all show business sagas, ‘Dreamgirls’ has its share of romance and heartbreak.” – Director Tim Hedgepeth

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1920 Fredericksburg Rd
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 267-8388

Theater review: Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at the Woodlawn Theatre

beautyandbeastset — Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is playing at the Woodlawn Theatre through Sunday July 28. Photo: Sandra Cruz

Now playing at the Woodlawn Theatre is Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ the musical based on the award-winning animated movie that revolves around Belle, a young woman in a small town and the Beast, who is actually a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. This family friendly production opened on Friday July 5 with much acclaim and will run through Sunday July 28. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30p.m. and Sunday at 3p.m. Tickets prices range from $18 to $30 and are available online or by calling the box office at (210) 267-8388.

After the Overture, Disney’s ’Beauty and the Beast’ begins on a cold winter’s night. An old beggar woman (Madeline Gutierrez) comes to a young spoiled prince’s castle and offers him a single rose in return for shelter but the prince (Chris Fuglestad) turns her away because of her appearance. The old woman warns him not to be fooled by appearances because true beauty lies within but the prince rejects her again. She then transforms into a beautiful enchantress and turns him into a hideous Beast and all his servants into various household objects. She gives him a rose and tells him that the only way to break the spell is to find someone to love and someone to return that love by the time the last petal falls. “Prologue”

Years later, a beautiful young girl named Belle (Reagan Wilson) comes into town one morning on her way to the local bookseller and expresses her wish to live in a world like the ones she reads in her books. “Belle” Her eccentric father Maurice (James Frazier) is an inventor and gets lost in the woods on the way to an invention fair and wanders into the Beast’s castle. He is thrown into the dungeon for trespassing and when Belle comes looking for him and finds him imprisoned, she strikes a deal with the Beast. She agrees to stay behind as long as her father is freed. At first Belle and the Beast clash, but eventually they become friends and end up falling for each other. Just before the last petal falls, Belle admits she loves him and her declaration breaks the spell and the Beast is transformed into a human again. “Transformation”

Friday night’s performance was to a nearly full house and it did not disappoint. Even though the show is based on an animated movie, it has something for everyone, from romance to comedy. During “Belle,” the first musical number, Gaston (Cary Farrow IV) becomes an audience favorite, bringing to mind the lovable cartoon character Johnny Bravo. Other beloved characters include Lumiere (Nick DeGraw) and Cogsworth (Brian Zavala). Standout performances include “Be Our Guest” by Lumiere, Mrs. Potts and the ensemble, which ends in a confetti explosion, and “Human Again” by Lumiere and the ensemble when they desperately wish to be human again. Belle’s “A Change in Me” is sweet and heartwarming and the Beast’s “If I Can’t Love Her” is one of the show’s most poignant moments. Just watching the Beast and Belle dance during “Beauty and the Beast” was a treat in and of itself. Overall, Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is an unforgettable show that the whole family can enjoy. The story, characters, gorgeous costumes and amazing singing and dancing makes this a show not to be missed. An outstanding job by the talented cast and crew.

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