Beauty and the Beast at The Players Theatre

February 26th April 10th, 2022Sat. at 3pm & 7pm / Sun at 11am & 2pmBeauty and the Beast, an original musical by Michael Sgouros and Brenda Bell, first opened Off-Broadway on February 10, 2013 at the Players Theatre located at 115 MacDougal Street, in the West Village of NYC. Revivals of Beauty and the Beast also appeared at the Players Theatre in 2016 and 2019.The StoryThere once was a young girl named Beauty who didnt seem to fit in. Her nose was always stuck in a book and unlike her sisters; she wasnt looking for a Prince Charming to rescue her. What she wanted was adventure and thats just what she found. In order to settle her fathers debt, she goes to live in a magical castle with a mysterious beast. What she discovers is her true self, friendship and the meaning of love.This adaptation, based on the original book by Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont, is filled with charming musical numbers, delightful dancing, endearing and amusing characters, wonder and magic. Guaranteed to thrill and warm the hearts of children ages 3 to 103.Cast and Creative TeamStarring: Brenda Bell, Kelsey Bentz, Austin Boatwright, James Brautigam, Eric Fletcher, Avery Ilardi, Zaq Latino, Elise Ramaekers, Emily Sharick, Raina Silver, Devon Turchan and Michaela WinterDirected and Choreographed by Pierce Cassedy

Authors

• Alan Menken
• Elsa Rael
• Howard Ashman
• Judy Spencer
• Kelly Masterson
• Linda Woolverton
• Lucy Kirkwood
• Michael Valenti
• Peter del Valle
• Tim Rice
• Wayne Blood

Tony Awards and Nominations for Beauty and the Beast