Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is back on stage, and this time, it’s heading across North America! The all-new touring production officially opens tonight, July 10, at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago, marking the first Disney Theatrical North American tour in over 25 years. This fresh staging of a Broadway classic reintroduces the timeless story to a new generation of theatergoers.
The cast features Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle and Fergie L. Philippe as Beast, with Stephen Mark Lukas as Gaston, Danny Gardner as Lumiere, Kathy Voytko as Mrs. Potts, and a full ensemble bringing the enchanted castle to life.
What makes this production even more magical? It reunites several members of the original Tony Award®-winning creative team—including composer Alan Menken, lyricist Sir Tim Rice, and director Matt West—bringing new life to the beloved 1991 animated film and its celebrated stage adaptation.
From the Academy Award®-winning score to the show-stopping costumes and set design, Beauty and the Beast remains one of the most iconic and successful Disney stage musicals of all time. Whether you’re a longtime fan or introducing someone new to the magic, this tour is a perfect chance to experience the musical in all its grandeur.
Following its Chicago debut, the production will visit cities coast to coast—including Boston, San Francisco, and more.
Tickets are now available for all announced cities. For full tour details and ticket information, visit beautyandthebeastthemusical.com.
Whether you’re humming “Be Our Guest” or swept away by “Something There,” this is one stage production Disney fans won’t want to miss.
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