Beauty and the Beast (musical) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beauty and the Beast |
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| Music | Alan Menken |
| Lyrics | Howard Ashman Tim Rice |
| Book | Linda Woolverton |
| Basis | Beauty and the Beast, 1991 Disney animated movie Fairy tale by Madame Leprince de Beaumont |
| Productions | Broadway (1994) West End (1997) |
Beauty and the Beast is a magical musical that brings a classic story to life on stage. It is based on a very old fairy tale by Madame Leprince de Beaumont. It also takes inspiration from the popular 1991 Disney animated movie, Beauty and the Beast.
This musical tells the story of a young woman named Belle and a cursed prince. The prince has been turned into a Beast. To break the spell, he must learn to love and be loved in return. The show is known for its amazing songs, beautiful costumes, and enchanting sets.
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The Story Comes to Life
The musical Beauty and the Beast first opened on Broadway in New York City in 1994. It was a huge success! Later, in 1997, it also opened in the West End in London, which is another famous theater district.
Who Created the Musical?
Many talented people worked together to create this wonderful show.
- The story for the stage, called the "book," was written by Linda Woolverton. She also helped write the screenplay for the Disney movie.
- The catchy and emotional songs have lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice.
- The beautiful music was composed by Alan Menken. He also wrote the music for many other Disney films.
Famous Songs and Moments
The musical features many beloved songs from the movie. These include "Be Our Guest," "Belle," and "Beauty and the Beast." It also includes new songs written just for the stage show. One special song, "A Change in Me," was added later. It was written for singer Toni Braxton when she played Belle.
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Actress Susan Egan was the very first Belle on Broadway. She was great at playing the role in a funny and innocent way. This was her first big role on Broadway, and she was even nominated for a Tony Award!
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A brand new song called "A Change in Me" was written for Toni Braxton. She joined the show as Belle in 1998. This song has been part of the musical ever since.
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