Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Presents DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR., Beginning Today

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati kicks off its 90th MainStage season today, October 17 through October 19, and October 25, 2014 at the Taft Theatre with DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR., one of the company's most requested shows. The brainy and beautiful Belle yearns to escape her provincial life...and her brute of a suitor, Gaston. However, Belle gets more adventurous than she wanted when she becomes a captive in the Beast's enchanted castle! Dancing flatware, menacing wolves, and singing furniture fill the stage with thrills in this beloved fairy tale about very different people finding strength in one another and learning how to love.

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati is celebrating its 90th season this year. The company was started by The Junior League of Cincinnati back in 1924. The show is being directed by Angela Powell Walker. Music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. Book by Linda Woolverton. Originally directed by Robert Jess Roth. Originally produced by Disney Theatrical Productions. DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. is ideal for family with children ages 4+.

DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR., The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati, through October 25. 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 17, Saturday October 18 and Sunday, October 19 at 2 PM and Saturday, October 25 at 2 PM and 5 PM; Taft Theatre, 5th and Sycamore Streets in Downtown Cincinnati. Tickets $7-$25. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com and select Kroger outlets.

Don't miss The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's Family Gala: October 18, 2014 at 5 PM. This family event features a private performance followed by dinner, games, dancing and fun for all ages at the Scottish Rite Ballroom. Tickets are $150 for adults and $75 for children. Seating is limited. Email tickets@thechildrenstheatre.com to be added to the invitation list. The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati also presents an additional nine performances of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. for school students. Ticket prices are $7 per student with one free adult admission for every 15 students. School performances are during the daytime hours October 17, 21-24. Call Pam Young at 513-569-8080 ext. 13 for details.

Season Tickets to the 2014-2015 Children's Theatre of Cincinnati season are on sale now. Prices range from $78 for the popular 4-Show Orchestra Season Ticket Package to just $21 for a 3-Show Multi-Ticket package in the Second Balcony. For information call 513-569-8080 ext. 10 or visit www.thechildrenstheatre.com.

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati's production of DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. is made possible by the generous support of Edyth B. Lindner. The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati is supported by the generosity of community contributions to the ArtsWave Campaign. The Children's Theatre's Season Sponsors are the Charles H. Dater Foundation and the Marge and Charles J. Schott Foundation. The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Media sponsors are Cincinnati Enquirer, LOCAL 12 and Q102. The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati Kids Club is presented by Grace Kerr Orthodontics and Time Timer.

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