Synopsis
Beauty and the Beast tells the story of Belle, a young woman in a small provincial town, and the Beast, a prince trapped under a spell that transformed him into a monstrous creature. When Belle's father is imprisoned by the Beast, she offers herself in exchange for his freedom and discovers the enchanted castle and its magical inhabitants. Over time, Belle and the Beast form an unlikely bond, and she learns to see beyond his exterior to the kind and gentle soul within. As their love grows, they must confront the curse that binds the Beast and his servants, culminating in a climactic battle to break the spell and restore the prince to his human form.
Characters
- Belle (lead)
- Beast (lead)
- Gaston (lead)
- LeFou (supporting)
- Maurice (supporting)
- Lumière (supporting)
- Cogsworth (supporting)
- Mrs. Potts (supporting)
- Chip (supporting)
- Madame de la Grande Bouche (supporting)
Musical Numbers
- Prologue
- Belle
- Belle (Reprise)
- Home
- Home (Reprise)
- How Long Must This Go On?
- Be Our Guest
- Days in the Sun
- Something There
- Human Again