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Beauty and the Beast 1994

Run Time:
Two hours and 30 minutes with one intermission
Opened: April 18, 1994
Closing: July 29, 2007

Beauty and the Beast - 1994 Broadway History , Info & More


Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (Broadway)
205 West 46th St. New York, NY

Based on 1991 Disney film

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American Musical Theatre of San Jose Presents 'Beauty'
by BWW News Desk - April 9, 2008


Experience the magic when American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast, perfect entertainment for the entire family. The enchantment begins on May 13 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts where the show runs through May 25. The production is sponsored by Comerica Bank. Single tickets are now on sale.

TV Exclusive: Saying Au Revoir To Beauty and the Beast
by Craig Brockman - July 27, 2007


Saying goodbye is never easy - especially to a musical that has touched the hearts and souls of so many during it's 13+ years on Broadway. BroadwayWorld invites you, our readers, to take a journey back in this exclusive video retrospective featuring highlights, memories and more from Disney's Beauty and the Beast which will play its final performance on Sunday, July 29th, 2007.

Beauty and the Beast Plays Final 8 Performances
by BWW News Desk - July 24, 2007


This is the final week - only 8 performances left - to see Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

Beauty and the Beast Final Performance Contest Winners
by BWW News Desk - July 23, 2007


BroadwayWorld.com held a contest where we asked our readers to submit their favorite Beauty and the Beast memory - on stage or off. With over 1,000 incredible entries, it proved extremely difficult for the staff to select only five. From poignant to hysterical, the submissions ages ranged from 10 to 80 - a clear indication of how this musical has affected both young and old alike in its 13+ year run. BroadwayWorld would like to thank everyone that entered for their time, energy and wonderful passion with this contest. It was a genuine thrill for all of us to discuss the selections. So, without any more fanfare, here are the lucky 5 winners (who will all be contacted by email) who will each receive a pair of tickets to the final performance help on Sunday, July 29th. Congratulations!

Beauty and the Beast Enters Final 2 Broadway Weeks
by BWW News Desk - July 17, 2007


There are only 2 weeks left - that's 16 performances - to see Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

Beauty and the Beast at Broadway by the Bay, Begins 7/12
by Eugene Lovendusky - July 12, 2007


Broadway by the Bay presents Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast' July 12 - 29 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center.

Contest: Win Tickets to Final 'Beauty and the Beast'
by Contests Broadway - July 12, 2007


Enter to win a pair of tickets to the final Broadway performance of Disney's classic musical 'Beauty and the Beast!'

Beauty and the Beast Enters Final 3 Weeks on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - July 10, 2007


There are only 3 weeks left - that's 24 performances - to see Disney's Beauty and the Beast

GYPSY OF THE MONTH: Chris DeAngelis, 'Beauty and the Beast'
by Adrienne Onofri - July 1, 2007


BWW salutes 'Beauty' in its final month on Broadway with a profile of the man inside one of the Enchanted Objects.

'Beauty' Star van der Pol Performs on 'Regis & Kelly,' 7/3
by BWW News Desk - June 28, 2007


Anneliese van der Pol (Disney Channel's 'That's So Raven'), who is making her Broadway debut as Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, will be discussing her starring role on Broadway and performing a number from the show on 'Live with Regis & Kelly' on Tuesday, July 3rd between 9am - 10am

Beauty and the Beast Enters Final 5 Weeks on Bway
by BWW News Desk - June 27, 2007


There are only 5 weeks left - that's 38 performances - to see Disney's Beauty and the Beast

TV: Broadway Beat - Beauty & the Beast Flashback/Xanadu
by Broadway Beat - June 17, 2007


It's a Beauty and the Beast flashback as Broadway Beat takes you to the very first press preview of the show and the catches up with the stars now. Also in this episode, the crew takes you to rehearsals of Xanadu.

Photo Coverage: Beauty & the Beast Anniversary Celebration
by Carlos Gustavo Monroy - April 19, 2007


On Wednesday, April 18th, Disney's Beauty and the Beast celebrated its 13th Anniversary with Broadway's biggest cast photo and party.

TV ON THE SPOT EXCLUSIVE: Anneliese van der Pol
by Craig Brockman - April 15, 2007


Catch this exclusive backstage On The Spot interview with Disney's Beauty and the Beast's final Belle, Anneliese van der Pol as she talks about her career including her inspirations, starring in Evita, 'That's So Raven,' and making her Broadway debut in a show set to close on July 29th, 2007. Plus - all new highlights from Beauty and the Beast featuring this vocal powerhouse!

Anneliese van der Pol Begins as Broadway's Belle, April 3
by BWW News Desk - April 2, 2007


Anneliese van der Pol, star of the Disney Channel hit 'That's So Raven,' will be making her Broadway debut as the Belle of Broadway in Disney's Beauty and the Beast

van der Pol is Beauty and the Beast's Last Belle, 4/3
by BWW News Desk - February 6, 2007


'That's So Raven' star Anneliese van der Pol will be Broadway's final Belle in Beauty and the Beast, which is set to close at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on July 29th.

Beauty & The Beast to Close 7/29, Mermaid Follows at Lunt
by BWW News Desk - January 17, 2007


After enchanting audiences for more than 13 years, Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the inaugural Broadway musical from Disney Theatrical Productions, will take its final bow at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (205 West 46th Street) on Sunday, July 29th. The Broadway production will have played 46 previews and 5,464 regular performances.

Beauty and the Beast History

Other Productions of Beauty and the Beast

1994   Broadway Original Broadway Production
Broadway
1997   West End London Production
West End
1999   US Tour National Tour
US Tour
2010   US Tour NETworks National Tour
US Tour
2015   St. Louis, MO (Regional) The Muny's 2015 Production
St. Louis, MO (Regional)
2015   US Tour Non-Equity National Tour
US Tour
2018   Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl Concert Production
Los Angeles

Beauty and the Beast - 1994 Broadway Awards and Nominations

Note: Award winners will appear on a background
Year Ceremony Category Nominee
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actor - Musical Terrence Mann
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Actress - Musical Susan Egan
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Choreography Matt West
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Tim Rice
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Lyrics Howard Ashman
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Music Alan Menken
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Musical Beauty and the Beast
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Orchestration Danny Troob
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Sound Design T. Richard Fitzgerald
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Special Effects John Gaughan
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Special Effects Jim Steinmeyer
1994 Drama Desk Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor - Musical Burke Moses
1994 Outer Critics Circle Awards Best Broadway Musical 0
1994 The Hewes Awards Costume Design Ann Hould-Ward
1994 Tony Awards Best Book of a Musical Linda Woolverton
1994 Tony Awards Best Costume Design Ann Hould-Ward
1994 Tony Awards Best Direction of a Musical Robert Jess Roth
1994 Tony Awards Best Lighting Design Natasha Katz
1994 Tony Awards Best Musical Ron Logan
1994 Tony Awards Best Musical Robert McTyre
1994 Tony Awards Best Musical Walt Disney Theatrical Productions
1994 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Tim Rice
1994 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Howard Ashman
1994 Tony Awards Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre Alan Menken
1994 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical Gary Beach
1994 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical Terrence Mann
1994 Tony Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Susan Egan

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