Beauty and The Beast at Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre

“The new tour of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST lives up to all the expectations.” – Chicago Tribune

This tale is as old as time – and it still is one of the most charming tales known to man. The tune is as old as song – and still lands deep inside the hearts of those who listen. Certain as the sun rising in the east, the new revival of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST enchants, dazzles, and captivates like never before, and ever just as sure! 

Oklahoma City, Disney’s timeless masterpiece and Broadway’s tenth longest-running production is returning to the stage, revamped, yet still featuring that same magic that made you fall in love with it in the first place – and it is coming to you! That’s right – BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is coming to the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Centre soon!

Beauty and The Beast Tickets

“The breathtaking musical is filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love.” – BroadwayWorld

SYNOPSIS

When an enchantress disguised as an old beggar woman in need of lodging for the night arrives at the palace door of a conceited, vain, and spoiled young prince, with a single rose as compensation, the prince denies her entry, judging her by her ragged appearance. The beautiful enchantress turns back into herself and turns the prince into a hideous, monstrous Beast, and his staff into various household items. The enchantress’ curse can only be broken if the Beast falls in love and she loves him in return before the last petal of the rose falls.  

After several years, and the rose’s last petal coming dangerously close to falling, a beautiful girl named Belle arrives at the palace in search of her father who went missing in the woods. She finds her father in the palace cells, and offers herself in his stead. The arrival of Belle brings new hope to the inhabitants of the palace – if the Beast could only fall in love with her, and she with him, the curse would be broken and their lives would return to normal. 

But how does one make a beautiful girl fall in love with a hideous beast? What would happen if the arrogant Gaston, who has set his sights on Belle to become his beautiful little wife, realizes what is happening – where Belle is, who she is with, and what is happening between her and the Beast? How would a small provincial town react when Belle’s father tries to obtain help to free Belle – beasts don’t exist, or do they? 

Apart from the timeless tale and the stunning award-winning score, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is a gift that reminds the world of the hopeful, eternal nature of a love that endures, even in the darkest of times. It brings hope, it nestles deep inside the heart, and will stay with you until the very end. 

“Spectacular visual feasts and a heart-stopping performance!” – The Guardian

CREATIVE TEAM

Disney’s very first stage musical is returning to the stage for the first national tour in over 25 years, and what is even more exciting, is that some members of the original creative team have reunited to breathe new life into the Broadway production that the world fell in love with, including book writer Linda Woolverton, composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, director and choreographer Matt West, scenic designer Stanley A. Meyer, costume designer Ann Hould-Ward, lighting designer Natasha Katz, and illusion designer Jim Steinmeyer. David Chase has composed new dance music and new musical arrangements for the revival, with the goal of bringing BEAUTY AND THE BEAST closer to a new generation. 

The creative team also include musical supervisor and arranger Michael Kosarin, sound designer John Shivers, orchestrator Danny Troob, and conductor David Andrews Rogers. 

“Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is an extraordinary experience, even for a jaded theatre fan.” – BroadwayWorld

CAST

It’s undeniable: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST soars on stage. Apart from impressive special effects, a glorious musical score, and wonderful visuals, the production dazzles with pure artistry, immaculate stagecraft, and that storybook charm you’d expect of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. The stellar cast is the perfect fit – from the dreamy, gorgeous, and intellectual Belle and the chauvinist villain Gaston to the silly-but-sweet and surprisingly dark Beast. The cast have the voices, the perfect embodiment of the characters, and really bring the magic to the stage. 

Audiences across North America can look forward to experiencing the talents of Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle, Fergie L. Philippe as Beast, Stephen Mark Lukas as Gaston, Danny Gardner as Lumiére, Kathy Voytko as Mrs. Potts, Javier Ignacio as Cogsworth, Harry Francis as Lefou, Kevin Ligon as Maurice, Holly Ann Butler as Madame, Cameron Monroe Thomas as Babette, and Beatrice Goddard Beggs and Levi Blaise Coleman alternating as Chip. 

‘In a word… magic!” – The Fourth Walsh

HISTORY & LEGACY

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST really is a tale as old as time. 

The original fairy tale, as written by French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, was published anonymously in 1740 in a bundle of children’s stories. In 1756 the tale was revised, abridged and published in Magasin des enfants by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont. The latter is the most commonly told version of the fairy tale. 

After nearly three centuries of the fairy tale being retold, generation after generation, Walt Disney Studios released the animated film version with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and screenplay by Linda Woolverton in 1991. After its massive box-office success and the realization that it ticked all the boxes for a stage musical, the creative team adapted and expanded the film for stage. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST premiered on Broadway in April 1994, becoming Broadway’s tenth longest-running show, grossing over $1.7 billion worldwide, and performed in 13 countries and 115 cities. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is also the recipient of multiple awards, including a Tony Award and a Laurence Olivier Award, 

It is fair to say that BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is one of Broadway’s most successful musical theatre productions to date, and will remain that for many years to come. 

“This production has to be seen to be believed.” – BroadwayWorld

THE THELMA GAYLORD PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE

Oklahoma City, we invite you to be our guest at the iconic Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre this season as the much-adored musical that one can never be too old to enjoy takes the stage! Situated in the Civic Centre Music Hall, the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre is home to the best of the best in entertainment year after year. The design of the venue makes it a favorite for all kinds of performances of any scale, as it boasts state-of-the-art sound and lighting, superb acoustics, impeccable sight-lines, wonderful amenities, ample parking, and luxurious seating for up to 2,400 theatre-goers spread across an orchestra floor, an upper orchestra floor, a grand tier, mezzanine, and a balcony, alongside deluxe boxes on different levels. Thus, there are seats suitable to every single taste and budget! 

So are you ready to be our guest and come indulge yourself once more in the tale as old as time? Get your tickets now and come experience the wonderfully magic tale of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Thelma Gaylord Performing Arts Theatre this season! 

“Delivers everything you expect of a big Disney stage show.” – The Telegraph