Disney's Beauty and the Beast at The Morris Performing Arts Center

Certain stories carry on from generation to generation and earn the designation “timeless” for good reason. Beauty and the Beast is one such story. Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST has been charming Broadway audiences for more than 10 years, and every year a whole new generation discovers the magic behind the castle walls. Brilliantly adapted from the Academy Award-winning animated film, this much-loved spectacle has thrilled more than 20 million people worldwide with show-stopping musical numbers, astonishing sets, lavish costumes and never-before-seen magic and special effects. In Beauty and the Beast, Belle, a young woman in a small, provincial town, meets the Beast, in reality a young prince whose lack of compassion has trapped him in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and to be loved, the spell will be broken and he will be transformed back to his former self. But time is running out, and if the Beast does not learn his lesson, he will be doomed for all eternity. Be our guest for a storybook theatrical experience your whole family will love!

What Is the Story of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST?
Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.

What Is Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Like?
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has become an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 21 countries. The theme of ‘Beauty’ is about seeing past the exterior into the heart of someone, and this is reflected in the design for the show, which is about transparency and layers, seeing past one thing and into another.

Is It Ok To Bring The Kids?
Of course! The show features the animated film’s Academy Award®-winning score and brings to life on stage the story that kids young and old will remember and enjoy.