Aurora, CO 80010
Music by Alan Menken; Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice; Book by Linda Woolverton
Directed by Clay White
Musical Direction by Trent Hines
Choreography by Kelly Van Oosbree
November 25 - January 15
Group discounts for 6+ are available.
“Once upon a time” there lived a selfish young Prince, who had everything his heart desired. One stormy night, an old Woman begs for shelter in the Prince’s castle offering in return, a single red rose. Unwilling to help her, he turns the old woman away. As punishment, she transforms him into a hideous Beast and places a powerful spell on the castle and all who live there. Years later, a kindly old villager, loses his way in the woods. Terrified of the ominous forest, Maurice seeks shelter at the old castle, but the Beast takes him captive instead. Maurice’s daughter, Belle, desperate to save her father gives up her freedom to set him free. With the help of the enchanted castle’s residents, Belle sets out to tame the unfortunate Beast not knowing she will break the spell and discover her handsome prince.
The cast includes Angela Mendez (Belle), James Francis (Beast/Prince), Craig Ross (Maurice), David Gordon (Gaston), Ben Hilzer (Lefou), Preston Lee Briton (Lumiere), Caitlin Conklin (Babette), Jeffrey Jesmer (Cogsworth), Onne Poeter (Madame De La Grande Bouche), Suzanne Connors Nepi (Mrs. Potts) and Sullivan McConell (Chip). Rounding out the cast are Michael Barlow, Court Clark, Jessica Clayton, Holly Joyce Dalton, Gina Eslinger, Katie Jackson, Kayla Mally, Jordan Manchego, Eli Stewart. and Ryan Walkoviak.
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