Vanessa Hudgens has been cast in 'Beastly,' a modern-day take on Beauty and the Beast, according to Entertainment Tonight. Hudgens will, of course, be playing the 'Beauty' in the film. British actor Alex Pettyfer ('Wild Child,' Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker') is reportedly in talks to star as the 'Beast' in the film, which is currently scheduled to begin shooting this summer. The film is directed by Daniel Barnz and produced by Susan Cartsonis in association with CBS Films.

Get ready to be swept away by one of the most popular romantic stories ever told by seeing HITS Theatre's production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast - The Broadway Musical at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park on April 9-11 and 16-18 at 8 p.m. Free admission.

The Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center's (KVPAC) COMPANY, proudly presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Come see the magic revealed in this moving musical adaptation inspired by the Academy Award winning animated feature with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Asan and Tim Rice.

The Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center's (KVPAC) COMPANY, proudly presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Come see the magic revealed in this moving musical adaptation inspired by the Academy Award winning animated feature with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Asan and Tim Rice.

The Katy Visual & Performing Arts Center's (KVPAC) Company, proudly presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Come see the magic revealed in this moving musical adaptation inspired by the Academy Award winning animated feature with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Asan and Tim Rice. This beloved story includes favorite musical numbers ?Be Our Guest', ?Human Again' and ?Beauty and the Beast'. Directed by Amy Barrineau, this production features Adam Turner as the Beast. Adam, doing double duty for this show as the choreographer, was previously seen in Encore Player's production of Something's Afoot last fall.

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts today unveiled its 2009-10 Theater Season and planet Ordway? Target? World Music and Dance Season. The announcement, made by Ordway President and CEO Patricia Mitchell, revealed a performance calendar filled with ambitious productions reflecting the breadth of American artistry and emerging global talent.

Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Based on the Academy Award winning animated feature, the stage version of Disney's Beauty and the Beast includes all of the wonderful songs from the film, written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, (the team responsible for Little Shop of Horrors), plus new songs written especially for the Broadway version by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice (Aladdin, Aida).

A new version of the classic tale, Beauty and the Beast, will mark Winnetka Theatre's fifth season presenting popular, one-hour musicals for children ages 3-10. The production, directed by professional director/choreographer Stacey Flaster (Evanston), opens January 17 and runs through February 1 at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka.

A new version of the classic tale, Beauty and the Beast, will mark Winnetka Theatre?s fifth season presenting popular, one-hour musicals for children ages 3-10. The production, directed by professional director/choreographer Stacey Flaster (Evanston), opens January 17 and runs through February 1 at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka.

A new version of the classic tale, Beauty and the Beast, will mark Winnetka Theatre?s fifth season presenting popular, one-hour musicals for children ages 3-10. The production, directed by professional director/choreographer Stacey Flaster (Evanston), opens January 17 and runs through February 1 at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka.

Issaquah, WA - Village Theatre announced that due to popular demand, there have been six additional performance dates added to the schedule for the production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast in Issaquah.

Further demonstrating its commitment to quality 3-D motion picture entertainment, The Walt Disney Studios has begun re-rendering its Oscar(R)-winning animated favorite, 'Beauty and the Beast,' in preparation for its Disney Digital 3-D(TM) debut on the big screen in 2010, it was announced today by Mark Zoradi, president, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Group.

Village Theatre will produce a brand-new production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first professional production of this show in the region.

Issaquah, WA - Village Theatre announced that due to popular demand, there have been six additional performance dates added to the schedule for the production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast in Issaquah.

Village Theatre will produce a brand-new production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first professional production of this show in the region.

Village Theatre has announced the cast for the leading roles in its 2008-2009 Mainstage production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast, on stage November 12, 2008-January 4, 2009 in Issaquah, WA, and January 9-February 1, 2009 in Everett, WA.

Disney Theatrical Productions premiered BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Moscow's MDM Theatre on October 11, 2008.

Village Theatre announces its single ticket on sale ticket dates for the loveable Disney classic, Beauty and the Beast. Single tickets for the Issaquah run go on sale October 8, 2008 and December 3, 2008 for the Everett run.

Gateway Playhouse, Long Island's premiere professional Equity musical theatre, continues its 59th season with the multiple award winning, Disney's Beauty and the Beast' at the Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main Street, Patchogue, on July 9-26. In its premiere professional production on Long Island, it is directed by Dom Ruggiero and choreographey by Michelle Webber with Jeff Hoffman as musical director.

Gateway Playhouse, Long Island's premiere professional Equity musical theatre, continues its 59th season with the multiple award winning, Disney's Beauty and the Beast' at the Patchogue Theatre, 71 E. Main Street, Patchogue, on July 9-26. In its premiere professional production on Long Island, it is directed by Dom Ruggiero and choreographey by Michelle Webber with Jeff Hoffman as musical director.

'Beauty and the Beast' at the Westchester Broadway Theatre starring Joseph Mahowald and Rena Strober.

Disney's lavish musical is the classic love story of Belle, a kind-hearted but misunderstood young woman, and the Beast, a pompous prince who has been turned into an animal by the spell of an enchantress. To break the spell, the Beast must learn to love and be loved. Belle could be his chance, if only the Beast can control his anger and find the heart that he never had as a man. But time is running out and if he does not learn his lesson soon, he will be doomed to live in isolation for all eternity.

Dsiney's endearing family musical adapts well to the small dinner theater stage. With solid production values and some terriffic performances, the show is a crowd-pleaser. * * * * (OUT OF 5)

After enchanting audiences for more than 13 years, Disney's Beauty and the Beast took its final bow at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Sunday, July 29th, and BroadwayWorld was there!

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.