For the first time ever Disney will bring the timeless classic Beauty and the Beast to the Indian stage. Based on the Academy Award-
winning animated feature film, this classic musical love story will be presented to Indian audiences on the same scale as the mega-productions seen on New York’s Broadway and on London’s West End. Over 100 of the best musical theatre performers in India will bring the story of Beauty and the Beast alive on stage, with world class production values, lavish sets and gorgeous costumes. Having won hearts across 28 countries, the Beauty and the Beast musical will be completely developed locally in India, while retaining the original script and memorable music of the Broadway show. The production will be in English at 130 minutes in duration, with select shows across Mumbai and Delhi from October to December 2015.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast premiered on Broadway in 1994, where it was nominated for nine prestigious Tony Awards and ran for 13 years. It still ranks as one of the longest-running and highest-grossing Broadway shows of all time. Since its debut, the titles visibility and success has expanded globally with subsequent productions produced around the world. Since licensing of the title began in 2004, there have been productions in 28 countries, seen by more than 35 million people, translated into 17 different languages with over 28 thousand performances – equivalent to a run of 67 years, generating over $1.7B in revenue.
Globally, this grand musical has had some of the world’s most renowned creative artists bringing to life the magic of Beauty and the Beast on stage. Originally produced on Broadway by Disney Theatrical Productions, it boasts of music by Alan Menken (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Tangled) and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman (The Little Mermaid, Aladdin), with additional songs with music by Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice (The Lion King, Jesus Christ Superstar).
Disney India will bring on board the very best local talent, who will work closely with these renowned International artists to recreate the musical in India. Some eminent names involved in the Indian production will include – Vikranth Pawar (Show Director and Creative Head, Live Entertainment at Disney India), Lesle Lewis (Music Direction), Terence Lewis (Choreography), Varsha Jain (Set Design), Gavin Miguel (Costume Design), Pallavi Devika (Hair & Make-up) and Suzanne D’Mello (Vocal Training).
Disney’s creative team hand-picked 18 talented lead artists who can sing, dance and act, from over 8,000 entries after over 1,000 physical auditions across five cities — Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata. In Mumbai it will be performed at Dome@NSCI, SVP Stadium, while in Delhi it will be held at Thyagaraj Sports Complex; each of which can seat about 2500 people for each show. The venues will be transformed into elaborate sets with a magical village area capturing Belle’s house (with a telescope), Tavern, Clock tower and Beast’s castle area with Belle’s bedroom, Royal dining area, balcony to name few. The show promises to be the most immersive Broadway scale show where a select set of audience will get the opportunity to be a part of all the action and experience the magic at 360 degrees (on swivel chairs).
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
SHOW DETAILS
Mumbai Show: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Musical
Date: 23rd October 2015 – 8:00 PM | 24th October 2015 & 25th October 2015 – 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM
30th October 2015 – 8:00 PM | 31st October 2015 & 1st November 2015 - 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM
Venue: Dome@NSCI, SVP Stadium, Worli, Mumbai
Tickets: Opened on Bookmyshow.com
Delhi Show: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Musical
Date: 18th December 2015 | 19th December 2015 | 20th December 2015
24th December 2015 | 25th December 2015 | 26th December 2015 | 27th December 2015
Venue: Thyagraj Sports Complex
Tickets: Bookmyshow.com [Timings of the show yet to be confirmed]
Source : Lokesh Shastri