Broadway bids bye-bye to 'Beauty and the Beast'

annelie Mon, Jul 9, 2007 at 12:59 AM EST

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kcholt68 Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 11:51 PM EST

>kcholt68, they only came to San Diego ONCE and I didn't know about the concept of ordering tickets and stuff because I WAS A LITTLE KID.<

Then why say "shame on you", then? Anyway, the show has been available for productions by professional/community/children's theaters for over a year now, so I'm sure some theater company in your area will eventually produce it, if they haven't already. I know of at least 3 in the Phoenix area over the past year and half now.

V.M.L. Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 11:15 PM EST

kcholt68, they only came to San Diego ONCE and I didn't know about the concept of ordering tickets and stuff because I WAS A LITTLE KID.

gabulldog Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 11:11 PM EST

I hope that Dalton and Violet will make it to see B&B before it closes. Dalton, I would love to see a review from you!

kcholt68 Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 10:12 PM EST

>Damn, I really want to see it. I was hoping it would go on tour. How shameful, Disney!<

No, shame on you. It's only been playing for 13 years and has gone on national tour twice - wake up.

Erika Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 09:31 PM EST

Beauty and the Beast is one of the few Broadway shows that I've seen. It sure is sad to see it go. :-(

alex Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 08:47 PM EST

don't forget christy carlson romano and paige davis

Juba Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 08:34 PM EST

It's sad to see a successful show leave, esp. when Tarzan is playing literally across the street. But I must say, I don't want to visit NYC to find Broadway offering 20 musicals, 10 of which are produced by Disney. Maybe there will be a revival in the far ahead future with even more incredible design elements...

Ryan Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 08:21 PM EST

I love Beauty and the Beast second only to Phantom of the Opera. It is sad to see it go.

Celeste Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 05:49 PM EST

Donny was in the Chicago cast of Joseph. I saw him in it there many years ago.

I'm excited about The Little Mermaid, even though I wasn't 100% enamored with either Beauty & The Beast or The Lion King when I saw them. But somehow I think they can make The Little Mermaid work really well. It's not even remotely on the same scale, but the Voyage of The Little Mermaid show at MGM Studios combines puppetry, lighting, bubbles, and other effects that make for a really cool experience. If they can incorporate stuff like that into a full-scale production, it'll rock.

EP Sato Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 05:45 PM EST

My Beef with Beauty and the Beast has to do with all the ridiculous "Straight to video" stories that Disney released after the movie came out. All these releases and episodes allegedly occured while Belle was in the castle and befor the Beast changed into a handsome dood. TOTALLY LAME! Either give us a sequel or a prequel, but several video tapes worth of "deleted scenes" is bunker than bunk.

Ceballos Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 05:43 PM EST

Don't worry Michelle...I watched "Mermaid" two months ago, and mega-Ursula STILL freaks me out!

V.M.L. Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 05:34 PM EST

Damn, I really want to see it. I was hoping it would go on tour. How shameful, Disney!

BassSinger Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 05:02 PM EST

I hope that The Little Mermaid is inspired. I loved it as a kid. I play the tape over and over lip synching and skating in my basement.

shana Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 04:46 PM EST

Donny Osmond was in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, so I don't think being Gaston was his first Broadway experience. Maybe Joseph was a tour, or in LA or something. Anyway, minor point. Mermaid could be interesting but everyone needs to go see Mary Poppins, its frickin amazing!

Chris Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 04:36 PM EST

It a shame they are closing this show and not Tarzan. Tarzan is just an abomination. This show still has flair.

Redgie Thu, Jan 18, 2007 at 04:32 PM EST

I was hoping it'll come to Los Angeles soon, but they're closing it instead??!! Waaaaaaaaaaah!!!!