Kisses and disses: Don't let your dogs run wild on Peirce Island Aug 26, 2008
KISSES to the cast and crew of "Beauty and the Beast" in Prescott Park. Last Thursday's show was fantastic. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
'Beast' brings huge cast to the stage Jul 26, 2008
Ashley Chase, left, Anthony Dooley and Brighton Hamari add magic to the Calaveras Children s Repertory Theatre production of Beauty and the Beast, playing twice on Saturday, July 26. Courtesy photo A cast of more than 50 aspiring actors are set to present Beauty and the Beast, the charming Disney musical that is the summer production for the Calaveras County Children's Repertory Theatre. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Stars come out for City Ballet's Summer Intensive classes Jun 30, 2008
as well as The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast. Summergrass returns Vista's 40-acre outdoor Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum will host the sixth annual Summergrass San Diego Bluegrass Festival. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Voices in the wilderness Jun 28, 2008
Even as late as 1991 with Disney's Beauty And The Beast - which remains one of the masterpieces of Disney's so-called second golden age - the studio used a virtually unknown vocal cast, with the exceptions of Jerry Orbach and Angela Lansbury (who certainly weren't cast to reel in the youth market). Once Williams brought real-life star power to cartoons, however, the putty-tat was out of the bag. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Class of 2008: Nothing ventured, nothing gained Jun 3, 2008
RMHS principal Joseph Finigan told the sea of graduates the men dressed in black gowns and women dressed in red, the colors symbolizing the RMHS Rockets that events such as the drama club s performance of Beauty and the Beast and the hockey team s state championship victory at the TD Banknorth Garden in March have illustrated the class s commitment to success. Finigan left the graduates with four keys to success duty, knowledge, family and honor ingredients that can help craft a successful... (Reading Advocate, MA)
Seven high school productions honored with Gene Kelly awards May 26, 2008
Matt Polk/ Pittsburgh CLO Central Catholic's "Beauty and the Beast" performing at the Kelly Awards; at center, in red, playing Gaston, is Michael Campayno, who won the Kelly Award for supporting actor ... In addition to two "Beauty and the Beasts" and two "Seussicals," they included "Children of Eden," "Into the Woods," "All Shook Up" and even a "Urinetown." Only "Dames at Sea" was a throw-back (a gently parodic one) to the classic American musical. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
2008 Gene Kelly Awards announced May 25, 2008
Patterned after the Tony Awards, the gala included live performances by the nine schools (out of 28 entered) nominated for best overall musical, three at each budget level: Pittsburgh High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA), "Children of Eden"; Central Catholic, "Beauty and the Beast"; Hampton, "Into the Woods"; North Catholic, "Seussical"; North Hills, "Dames at Sea"; Perry Traditional Academy, "Urinetown"; Pine-Richland, "Seussical"; Schenley, "All Shook Up"; and Woodland... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Variety's The Spice Of Jerome Robbins' Works May 23, 2008
Ravel's fairy tale "Mother Goose Suite" is ingenious, taking the story of "Sleeping Beauty," and incorporating into her slumbers dreams of other fairy tales, such as "Beauty and the Beast," all seemingly improvised by a group of young dancers. That improvisatory element is stressed by using recognizable bits and pieces, such as backdrops from "Lilac Garden" and "The Firebird." The simple, almost childlike, ballet has great delicacy yet an underlying sophistication. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Get tickets now before having to say Bye Bye Birdie’ May 22, 2008
Epps has performed the lead in nine shows including Beauty and the Beast and Little Shop of Horrors. She is at home in front of an audience, and with good reason. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Events listings May 18, 2008
"Disney's Beauty and the Beast." ... 6/24-7/12: "Disney's Beauty and the Beast.". (Boston Globe)
Skating club took ‘Center Stage’ on ice Saturday Mar 6, 2008
Members of the local skating club who performed Saturday included Kallie Jordan, Harley Martinez, Megan Pintar, Abby Colburn, Jillian Heemer, Kaitlyn Indreica and Paige Barringer, with soloist Nicole Ruse, to the Sound of Music s Lonely Goatherd ; the duet of Shannon Enzenberger and Ashley O Reilly to Broadway Baby ; Ivy Kokoszka, Sydney Mochty, Olivia Wallace, Taylor Leet, Grace Look, Veda Moolupuri and Victoria Selle to the Lion King s Hakuna Matata ; soloist Marisa Wetherwax to All that Jazz... (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
NMCC students present musical dinner theater Mar 6, 2008
NEW MADRID - The inviting words from the Broadway musical Beauty and The Beast are also the invitation extended by the New Madrid County Central High School s Singing Eagles as they present their dinner theater production, Spring into Broadway, March 14 and 15. Those attending will be served a four-course meal and four courses of musical entertainment by the high school performers. (Skieston Standard Democrat, MO)
Tawas Bay Players teen musical ‘Beauty and the Beast’ opens Friday Feb 27, 2008
Iosco News: Tawas Bay Players teen musical Beauty and the Beast opens Friday ... LEADING ROLES Playing leading roles in the upcoming Tawas Bay Players production of Beauty and the Beast are, from left, back row: Shane Whitford, Ashley Malin, David Ryan, Stephen Morris, Kiera Tate, Mark Doebler and Lorea Johnroe; front row: Jon Collard, Brian Crossnoe and Hannah Kolts ... Tawas Bay Players teen musical Beauty and the Beast opens Friday. (Iosco County News Herald, MI)
Dion's career goes on and on Feb 17, 2008
In 1992, she recorded the theme to Disney's Beauty and the Beast with Peabo Bryson, which made Dion a household name across North America. That second top 10 single won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group and an Academy Award for Best Song. (Toronto Star)
Q&A: 27 years into her career, Dion preps for next tour Feb 10, 2008
" Q: Your first U.S. single, "Where Does My Heart Beat Now," was a top five hit in 1991. But it was "Beauty and the Beast" a year later that is often credited with connecting your voice to your name. Did you feel you had arrived? Dion: "It was quite emotional ... Beauty and the Beast. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Nicole Kidman's 'Compass' Points to Success Nov 28, 2007
In the category of non-performers, the choices are Desmond Child ("Livin' La Vida Loca"); Albert Hammond ("It Never Rains in Southern California"); Graham Gouldman ("I m Not in Love"); Mark James ("Suspicious Minds"); Alan Menken ("Beauty and the Beast" 000024E5 ); Billy Sherrill ("Stand By Your Man"); Chip Taylor ("Wild Thing "); and the teams of Tommy Boyce/Bobby Hart ("Come a Little Bit Closer"); Roger Cook/Roger Greenaway ("Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress"); Sandy Linzer/Denny Randell... (Fox News)
Twos Company: A Tribute to Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz Nov 7, 2007
The thrush count included Julie Reiber (The Wizard and I from Wicked), Kirsten Benton Chandler (Somewhere Thats Green from The Little Shop of Horrors), Emily Rozek (Lion Tamer from The Magic Show), Linda Purl (Blame It on the Summer Night from Rags), Christina Saffran Ashford (title song from Beauty and the Beast), Alice Ripley (West End Avenue from The Magic Show), Michelle Nicastro (Part of Your World from The Little Mermaid), Jennifer Leigh Warren (Stranger to the... (Variety)
'Nunsense' is habit forming Sep 7, 2007
Harris, who in Season 31 appeared in Barefoot in the Park and Beauty and the Beast, said creating a musical for the first time is similar to his role as project manager in life ... Harris said that even though he feels some pressure to pull of a hit show, theres no pressure to match the efforts of last seasons Beauty and The Beast, VPAs sold-out winter show that everyone talked about ... Hendricks played Mrs. Potts in the Beauty and the Beast and has performed in 14... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
'TEENick Back-to-School Bash' Rolls Out Rocking Season Premieres with Fancy Footwork on Nickelodeon's Dance Night, Sunday, September 16 Aug 30, 2007
Dance instructor/choreographer Lane Napper, who has trained youngsters in Broadway's Mary Poppins, Beauty and the Beast and The Lion King, choreographed the dance episodes of iCarly, Drake & Josh and Zoey 101. Post-season premieres, TEENick's regular weekend lineup will be as follows: SATURDAYS -- iCarly (episode premieres) at 8 p.m.; Just Jordan (episode premieres) at 8:30 p.m.; The Naked Brothers Band at 9 p.m.; Drake & Josh at 9:30 p.m. SUNDAYS -- Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide at 6... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pipe break dries Carbondale Aug 13, 2007
But to save Sunday s dinner theater performance of Disney s Beauty and the Beast, Mr. Misko went to a supermarket to purchase soda, a case of bottled water and several water-cooler-sized jugs for cooking. It was last-minute, he said. (Scranton Times, PA)
• Racine County 4-H Horse and Pony Project more about creativity than dressage Jul 26, 2007
Samantha Albright, 15, will bring the fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast" to the show ring. Albright, of Franksville, has an old wedding dress dyed yellow that she'll wear. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Ready or not ... Jul 12, 2007
Casper College's summer musical, "Beauty and the Beast," has had its share ... Jones, the show's sound director, quit despites Empey's pleas for him to stay, at least through "Beauty and the Beast.". (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Cast and crew ready themselves for ‘showtime’ Jun 26, 2007
Logan Torbet as Gaston, and John Urbano as Lefou with the cast of Beauty and The Beast polish a scene for their upcoming production. Photo Submitted Rensselaer The Fendig Summer Theatre for Children is proud to announce their cast, crew and staff for this summer s production of Disney s Beauty and the Beast. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Celine Dion to build new home on Jupiter Island Jun 22, 2007
First number one song: "Beauty and the Beast" 1991, Walt Disney Movie. Currently: Completing a contract to perform at Caesar's Palace, Las Vegas. (Sun-Sentinel.com)
Caroline Taylor receives Make-a-Wish Mar 15, 2007
Sleeping Beauty Kelsey placed a tierra on Caroline s head as Bethany Tynes, playing Walt Disney character Bell, from Beauty and the Beast, escorted her into the party consisting of more than 80 close friends and family. We interviewed Caroline and her family last December, when she was a patient at St. Jude s Research Hospital, in Memphis, Foundation coordinator Sharon Haggenmacher said. (The Town Crier, AR)
Interactive Oscars chat transcript Feb 23, 2007
" in front of a blue screen, where they'll insert the CGI monsters later.2007-02-22 09:35:50.0 Jeff Hidek: Speaking of visual effects.... I loved that Beauty and the Beast was nominated for best picture in 1992. Do you think the animated feature Oscar is helping the format or ghetto-izing it?2007-02-22 09:36:28.0 staylor10: American studio product is almost always about the gross receipts. Very few American studios are interested in making films that are social commentaries. Remember Cage's... (The Morning Star)
Motion Picture & Television Fund to Present Second Annual 'A Fine Romance' Extravaganza to Benefit Entertainment Industry Community Oct 31, 2006
The show is being produced by Dan Jinks ("American Beauty") and Laurence Mark ("Dreamgirls") and directed by Dan Mojica ("Beauty and the Beast"), with John Mauceri returning as musical director. Sponsors of this year's event include rehearsals. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Weekend Guide Sep 28, 2006
PITTSBURGH MUSICAL THEATER For Equity and non-Equity actors, singers and dancers for 2006-07 professional season, including the productions of "Cats," "Footloose" and "Beauty and the Beast." West End Studios, Through Fri. Call 412-539-0900, ext. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Would-be writers hide away for Three-Day Novel Contest Sep 3, 2006
It was an unusual take on Beauty and the Beast. "It's more of an outlandish sort of fairy tale," Edwards said. (Globe and Mail)
• A `summer storm' to close Animal Crackers for season" Guitarist Norman Brown and friends take to the stage tonight Aug 23, 2006
A `summer storm' to close Animal Crackers for season" Guitarist Norman Brown and friends take to the stage tonight By Erik Ernst RACINE - Summer is the best time of the year to get together with some friends and enjoy favorite activities.Usually that means trips to the beach, barbecues, softball games or a few rounds of golf. But, when you are someone like Norman Brown, and music is your passion, there is no better summer plan than a tour with a few friends to perform for jazz lovers across the... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Hicks, McPhee face off May 23, 2006
Rainford envisions Katharine in touring productions of Beauty and the Beast or Peter Pan. "If they were still stunt-casting Grease on Broadway, she'd be perfect. She's pure musical theater," she says. (USA Today -- Life)
Complete list of summer events May 21, 2006
" 8/10-8/19: ''Beauty and the Beast." ... 6/14-7/15: ''Disney's Beauty and the Beast ... 7/27-8/25: ''Disney's Beauty and the Beast. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Gene Kelly Awards May 12, 2006
Schools entered: Baldwin, "My One and Only"; Bishop Canevin, "Footloose"; Central Catholic, "Guys and Dolls"; Chartiers Valley, "Damn Yankees"; Deer Lakes, "Anything Goes"; Eden Christian Academy, "Cinderella"; Hampton, "Oliver!"; Keystone Oaks, "Singin' in the Rain"; Langley, "The Wildest!"; McKeesport, "Anything Goes"; North Allegheny, "Guys and Dolls"; North Catholic, "The Wiz"; North Hills, "Wonderful Town"; Northgate, "Good News!"; Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, "Seussical"; Penn Hills,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Queen of the day? May 9, 2006
Very interesting to compare them to now and to compare them to OZTAM, I will show u them; Days Of Our Lives 78,000 The Young and The Restless 72,000 Beauty and The Beast 66,000 Oprah 65,000 Jerry Springer 52,000 Midday Movie on 7 90-110,000 GMA with Bert Newton 32,000 Denise 25,000 and when u look at the all important women 18-49 and shoppers demographic Days of Our Lives and The Young and The Restless are way in front. Tribal Mind asks: are you sure they are figures across the mainland... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
School notes May 8, 2006
Students recently performed Sleeping Beauty and the Beast, a spoof on conventional fairy tales. The first time the students performed the entire 70-minute play was during the dress rehearsal, said Erin Risboskin, a freshman who played Princess Rose. (Scranton Times, PA)
Mighty Mouse Apr 10, 2006
Just before their arrival Disney had its first Broadway show: 1994's commercial smash "Beauty and the Beast." Despite the show's long-running appeal - still playing after more than 4,900 performances - many critics carped that the production didn't seem re-imagined so much as recycled. So what to do next. (CTNow.com)
