Beauty And The Beast at Hollywood Pantages Theatre

“Just as wondrous as ever!” – MD Theatre Guide

Los Angeles, come on out this summer and be our guest! Get ready to be enchanted right into the depths of your soul; be prepared to experience the iconic, beloved story reimagined, revamped, revisited; and expect nothing but pure magic! 

The world has been treated for three decades to one of the most gorgeous love stories ever told – from Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont’s 1740 novel to the 1991 animated Disney film to stage musical, and this is all the more reason to return to the theatre to indulge in the musical magic, the dazzling stagecraft, the breathtaking sets, gorgeous orchestrations, impressive special effects, pure artistry, stunning visuals, storybook charm, and the heartwarming tale as old as time once more! 

Few productions soar on stage like Beauty and the Beast, changing the musical landscape on Broadway forever – and for the better. It’s a love story that flies high above the rest and lands safely, like a feather, in hearts; it’s a fierce reminder that true love endures beyond all things imaginable; it’s a full-bodied fantasy that moves both young and old – and it’s guaranteed to make us all feel entirely human again! That’s right, Los Angeles, Beauty and the Beast is coming to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre this summer! 

Beauty and The Beast Tickets

Tickets are available now from the venue’s box office, and due to its exceptionally high demand, the empty seats will be scooped up in no time. So head down there now to secure yours for an exceptionally magical night at the theatre for you and yours! Alternatively, if you’re all about comfort and simplicity, and wouldn’t risk missing out on the 30th Anniversary North American Tour of Beauty and the Beast, click on the Buy Tickets link now to be redirected to TicketSqueeze.com, one of the world’s most reliable and convenient online marketplaces. Here you’ll be able to select your seats from the comfort of your home, process the purchase in minutes, and download your tickets straight to your phone – it doesn’t get easier than this! 

“It’s your ticket for an evening with a guaranteed happy ending!” – The Fourth Walsh

SYNOPSIS

After a beautiful enchantress, masked as old beggar woman, is denied shelter for a cold night at a vain prince’s castle based purely on her appearance, she curses the prince to live out his days as a horrendous beast, unless the curse is broken by true love before the last petal of the rose she gave him, falls. Along with him, the prince’s entire household is transformed into household items, with their fate resting on the prince’s ability to find true love. 

In a small provincial town, the dreamy, bookish beauty Belle attracts the attention of the town’s most eligible bachelor, hunter, and hero. Belle manages to avoid his advances at first. Belle’s father Maurice is attacked by a pack of wolves on his travels to a fair, and looks for shelter in the Beast’s castle. The Beast, annoyed by Maurice’s presence, locks him in a dungeon. Upon finding out that Maurice has been captured, Belle sets out to the Beast’s castle where she offers herself in return for Maurice’s freedom. 

The Beast’s household sees Belle’s presence as an opportunity to break the curse, and goes out of their way to make Belle’s stay as pleasant as possible. The question is, will they be successful in getting their master to drop his fierce facade and fall in love with Belle? Will Belle feel the same? What will happen when Maurice tells the townfolk, including the pompous Gaston, that Belle, the woman he wants to marry purely because of her beauty, is held captive by the Beast? 

The tale of Belle and her Beast has been enchanting the world for nearly three centuries, and will for many centuries to come. 

“It is the show’s love story that soars above everything and settles in the heart.” – The Guardian

CREATIVE TEAM

The creators at the helm of Beauty and the Beast have indeed given the world a gift, not only jam-packed with that iconic Disney magic, but also with a theatrical experience unlike anything else. 

Linda Woolverton’s incredible book, topped with iconic music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, is being brought to life once more this season on the production’s North American tour by award-winning director and choreographer Matt West (A Chorus Line, Lestat, Little Shop of Horrors, Trolls Live!). The world-renowned creative team also includes the talents of scenic designer Stanley A. Meyer, costume designer Ann Hould-Ward, lighting designer Natasha Katz, musical supervisor and arranger Michael Kosarin, sound designer John Shivers, orchestrator Danny Troob, video and projection designer Darrel Maloney, and music director and conductor David Andrews Rogers. 

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

CAST

If there ever has been a cast that fit the roles in Beauty and the Beast perfectly, it is the cast for this year’s touring production. From the incredible artistry on show and breathtaking acting chops to the glorious voices and the explosive chemistry, this stellar cast has it all and then some. 

Audiences can look forward to experiencing Kyra Belle Johnson (Mamma Mia!, FBI, Damned If You Do, Frozen, Spring Awakening, Guys And Dolls) in the role of Belle, Fergie L. Phillipe (Hamilton, Camelot, Jesus Christ Superstar, Ragtime, Twelfth Night) as Beast, and Stephen Mark Lukas (Funny Girl, The Book of Mormon, Gossip Girl, My Big Gay Italian Wedding, Oklahoma!, Guys And Dolls) as Gaston. 

The stellar cast also includes the talents of Danny Gardner as Lumiere, 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 Levi Blaise Coleman and Kanoa Edgar as Chip. 

“It delivers just about everything you could hope for in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ – lovely music, dazzling costumes and standout choreography that makes you fall in love with new moments in the show.” – Chicago Tribune

HISTORY & LEGACY

Beauty and the Beast really is a tale as old as time. 

Based on Jeanne-Marie Leprince Beaumont’s 1740 tale, and in turn on the Walt Disney Animation Studios 1991 film, Beauty and the Beast premiered on Broadway in 1994 at the Palace Theatre. In 1999 the production transferred to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, where it closed in 2007 after 5,461 performances. 

Beauty and the Beast is Broadway’s eleventh-longest running production. To date, Beauty and the Beast has been performed in up to 37 countries in 17 languages. It is Disney Theatrical Group’s very first stage adaptation, and one of the most successful musicals in history. Beauty and the Beast is credited with changing Broadway entirely, becoming the very first legitimate family show, bringing an entire new generation to the theatre. 

To date, Beauty and the Beast has received a Tony Award and a Laurence Olivier Award, along with a large number of award nominations. 

“… a show that proves true love can break any curse, but more importantly, that a great musical never goes out of style.” – Sarasota Theatre

THE HOLLYWOOD PANTAGES THEATRE

Yes Los Angeles, Broadway is coming to Hollywood this summer! 

The iconic Hollywood Pantages Theatre, situated at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, has seen some of the most iconic operatic productions and musicals on its stage since its opening nearly a century ago. The quality of the productions here are off-the-charts, the stage-magic absolutely dazzling, and just as you think your experience can’t get any better, it does! 

The Hollywood Pantages Theatre, with its art deco design by B. Marcus Priteca, featuring an ersatz stone exterior, a forecourt with a lavish ceiling with starbursts in gold, silver, and bronze, a gorgeous lobby featuring geometric designs, Moderne frosted glass chandeliers, ceiling murals, and stairways, along with its stunning proscenium stage with three painted panels above, and iconic Art Deco designs on the double ceiling, is a true beauty in itself. The 54-feet wide proscenium stage is the second largest stage west of Chicago. 

The Hollywood Pantages Theatre ticks all the boxes required for a sought-after venue for large-scale productions – from state-of-the-art lighting and sound to pin-drop acoustics, impeccable sight-lines, and modern amenities to enhance the audience’s experience. The venue offers luxurious seating with plenty of leg room for up to 2,703 patrons across an orchestra floor and mezzanine. 

“Gorgeous and full of Disney stage magic!” – BroadwayWorld