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VIDEO: Watch Josh Groban Perform 'Evermore' From BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION
by Michael Major - December 19, 2022

Josh Groban has released the video of his performance of 'Evermore' from Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration on ABC. Joining Groban in the special is H.E.R. as Belle, Rita Moreno as the narrator, Joshua Henry as Gaston, Martin Short as Lumière, David Alan Grier as Cogsworth, Jon Jon Briones as Maurice, Shania Twain as Mrs. Potts, and more.

BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Scores 4 Million Viewers
by Michael Major - December 16, 2022

ABC's Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration scored 4.5 million viewers, leading in Thursday night television ratings. The presentation starred H.E.R., Josh Groban, Rita Moreno, Shania Twain, Joshua Henry, Martin Short, David Alan Grier, and more. See how the special compared to past television musicals!

Photos: Paige O'Hara, Alan Menken & More Appear in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION
by Michael Major - December 16, 2022

ABC's Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration featured an appearance by the original voice of Belle, Paige O'Hara, and the musical's composer, Alan Menken. Viewers were also treated to Shania Twain performing a stirring rendition of 'Beauty and the Beast' in honor of Angela Lansbury. Check out photos from the special now!

Review Roundup: BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30th CELEBRATION Premieres on ABC
by Michael Major - December 16, 2022

Last night, ABC celebrated 30 years of Beauty & the Beast with a special live action/animated hybrid special. With the special now available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu, check out what critics thought of the new special!

VIDEOS: Watch BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Musical Numbers
by Michael Major - December 16, 2022

Watch videos of the musical numbers from Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration, including an introduction by Rita Moreno, plus Martin Short in 'Be Our Guest,' Joshua Henry in 'Gaston,' David Alan Grier in 'Something There,' Shania Twain singing 'Beauty and the Beast,' and a special finale performance by H.E.R., Josh Groban, and the entire cast.

Listen: BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Soundtrack Out Now
by Michael Major - December 15, 2022

The soundtrack for ABC's Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration has been released! Listen to all thirteen tracks from the upcoming Disney special, which includes classics like 'Be Our Guest,' 'Something There,' and 'Belle,' plus new songs like 'Evermore,' sung by H.E.R., Joshua Henry, Josh Groban, Martin Short, Shania Twain, and more.

VIDEO: Josh Groban Reveals His BEAUTY & THE BEAST Puppet Costume
by Michael Major - December 14, 2022

Josh Groban has revealed a first look at his Beast costume for the Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration on ABC. Check out a video of Groban and the giant puppet in action now, including footage of his first time seeing it. Groban is joined by H.E.R., Joshua Henry, Shania Twain, Rita Moreno, Martin Short, and David Alan Grier in the special.

Photos: Joshua Henry, Josh Groban & More Attend BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Preview Event
by Michael Major - December 14, 2022

The stars and creative team behind ABC’s “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration” came together for a VIP presentation and celebration of the enchanting special in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Dec. 13. Check out photos of H.E.R., Joshua Henry, Josh Groban, Rita Moreno, David Alan Grier, Jon Jon Briones, and more.

VIDEO: First Look at 'Belle' & 'Be Our Guest' In New BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Featurette
by Michael Major - December 14, 2022

ABC has released a new Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Anniversary featurette, featuring a first look at the making of musical numbers 'Belle' and 'Be Our Guest.' The new featurette also reveals that Beauty & the Beast composer Alan Menken will be appearing in the special, plus a first look at H.E.R.'s iconic yellow Belle dress. Watch the new video now!

VIDEO: Watch a New BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Preview
by Michael Major - December 13, 2022

Watch a new video preview of Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration. The promo showcases the special's 250 costumes and 13 musical numbers. The preview features the special's all-star cast, including H.E.R., Josh Groban, Joshua Henry, Shania Twain, Martin Short, David Alan Grier, Leo Abelo Perry, Rizwan Manji, Jon Job Briones, and Rita Moreno.

Interview: Joshua Henry Reveals How He Prepared to Play Gaston in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION
by Michael Major - December 13, 2022

Tony nominee and Into the Woods star Joshua Henry will be playing Gaston alonside stars like H.E.R., Josh Groban, Shania Twain, David Alan Grier, Martin Short, Rita Moreno, Jon Jon Briones, and more. BroadwayWorld caught up with Henry to discuss what to expect from the special, singing 'Agony' on set with Martin Short, and more.

VIDEO: H.E.R. & Josh Groban Discuss Making BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION
by Michael Major - December 9, 2022

ABC has released a new featurette for Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration, featuring H.E.R. and Josh Groban discussing the making of the special. The new featurette also features the two of them in the recording studio and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the live action portion of the special. Watch the new video now!

Photos: New Stills of Joshua Henry, H.E.R. & More in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION
by Michael Major - December 7, 2022

ABC has now released new stills of Joshua Henry, H.E.R., Shania Twain, David Alan Grier, Jon Jon Briones, Martin Short, Leo Abelo Perry, and Rizwan Manji in Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration. Check out the new photos of the cast in action now!

VIDEO: Watch Martin Short, Joshua Henry & More In New BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Preview
by Michael Major - December 6, 2022

Watch a new video preview of Martin Short, Joshua Henry, HE.R., and more in rehearsals for ABC's upcoming Beauty & the Beast: A 30th Celebration special. The special also stars Shania Twain, David Alan Grier, Rizwan Manji, Jon Jon Briones, Leo Abelo Perry, and more.

Photos: Inside BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 3OTH CELEBRATION Rehearsals
by Michael Major - December 5, 2022

ABC has shared photos from inside rehearsals for Beauty & the Best: A 30th Celebration. The new photos feature a first look at Josh Groban and Rita Moreno in costume, plus Joshua Henry, David Alan Grier, Derek Hough, and more. The cast is also set to include H.E.R., Martin Short, Shania Twain, Rizwan Manji, Jon Jon Briones, and Leo Abelo Perry.

Photo: ABC Debuts BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Cast Photo
by Michael Major - November 28, 2022

Check out a new photo of the complete cast of “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration,” featuring H.E.R. as Belle; Josh Groban as The Beast; Joshua Henry as Gaston; Rita Moreno as the night’s narrator; Martin Short as Lumière; David Alan Grier Cogsworth; Rizwan Manji as LeFou; and Jon Jon Briones as Maurice.

VIDEO: Watch Joshua Henry, Shania Twain & More in BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION Preview
by Michael Major - November 21, 2022

ABC has released a first look at Joshua Henry, Shania Twain, Martin Short, David Alan Grier, and Rita Moreno in the upcoming Beauty & the Beast 30th Anniversary live action and animated hybrid special. Watch the new video preview, which features a sneak peek at Shania Twain singing the title song, now!

VIDEO: First Look at Josh Groban and H.E.R in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION on ABC
by BWW News Desk - November 19, 2022

Watch a sneak peek of H.E.R. and Josh Groban performing the title song from BEAUTY AND THE BEAST in anticipation of the ABC Special on December 15th.

Photo: First Look at H.E.R. & Josh Groban in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: A 30TH CELEBRATION
by Michael Major - November 10, 2022

H.E.R. and Josh Groban lead an all-star cast full of beloved actors and musicians, including Rita Moreno as the narrator, Joshua Henry as Gaston, Martin Short as Lumière, David Alan Grier as Cogsworth, Rizwan Manji as LeFou, Jon Jon Briones as Maurice, Leo Abelo Perry as Chip and Shania Twain as Mrs. Potts. Check out the first look photo now!

VIDEO: Shania Twain Teases BEAUTY & THE BEAST on THE JENNIFER HUDSON SHOW
by Michael Major - November 8, 2022

Watch a video of Shania Twain talking about playing Mrs. Potts in ABC’s upcoming “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration” on The Jennifer Hudson Show. Twain reveals that she will be singing “Shania’s version” of the theme song, “Beauty and the Beast.”

Jon Jon Briones, Rizwan Manji & More Join ABC's BEAUTY & THE BEAST
by Michael Major - October 17, 2022

Martin Short has been confirmed to play Lumière; David Alan Grier will play Cogsworth; Rizwan Manji joins the cast as Gaston’s sidekick, LeFou; and Jon Jon Briones will play Belle’s loving father, Maurice. Rising star Leo Abelo Perry will play Chip alongside Shania Twain as Mrs. Potts. They join H.E.R., Rita Moreno, Joshua Henry, and Josh Groban.

Martin Short & Shania Twain in Final Talks to Join ABC's BEAUTY & THE BEAST Special
by Michael Major - September 22, 2022

Martin Short and Shania Twain may be joining ABC's upcoming Beauty and the Beast special. They are in talks for Short to play Lumière and for Twain to play Mrs. Potts. They would join previously announced H.E.R. in the role of Belle, David Alan Grier as Cogsworth, Joshua Henry as Gaston, Josh Groban as the Beast, and Rita Moreno as the Narrator.

David Alan Grier Joins ABC's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST 30th Anniversary Special as Cogsworth
by Michael Major - September 20, 2022

David Alan Grier has been cast as Cogsworth in ABC's upcoming animated and live-action blended special, “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.” Grier will join the previously announced H.E.R. in the role of Belle, Joshua Henry as Gaston, Josh Groban as the Beast, and Rita Moreno as the Narrator.

Josh Groban, Rita Moreno, And Joshua Henry Join Live BEAUTY & THE BEAST 30th Anniversary Special On ABC
by BWW News Desk - September 9, 2022

The special presentation includes live musical performances and features brand-new sets and costumes inspired by the classic story. Songs from the original animated classic will be performed in front of a live audience at Disney Studios, and we've got the scoop.

H.E.R. to Star as Belle in ABC's BEAUTY & THE BEAST 30th Anniversary Special
by Michael Major - July 20, 2022

Five-time GRAMMY and Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter H.E.R. can now add Disney princess to her robust resume as she transforms into Belle for ABC’s upcoming animated and live-action blended special, “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.” The singer will lead never-before-seen musical performances paying homage to the beloved tale.


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