Beauty and the Beast—Live on Stage!

Beauty and the Beast—Live on Stage! Review

This colorful, wildly popular stage show takes place at the Theater of the Stars, a re-creation of the famed Hollywood Bowl. The actors playing a luminous Belle and delightfully vain Gaston sing with passion and power on a stage that comes to life with a vibrant cast of characters and dancers. The enchanted prince (Beast) and household items (Mrs. Potts, Chip, Lumiere, and Cogsworth) deftly navigate the stage despite their bulky costume. Even some set pieces sway along during the charming "Be Our Guest" number. There's high drama during the mob scene and a sweet ending when ballroom dancers in frothy pink and purple waltz along with the fairy-tale couple.

As you arrive or depart, it's fun to check out handprints and footprints set in concrete of the TV personalities who've visited Disney's Hollywood Studios. For people with disabilities: Wheelchair accessible and equipped for handheld captioning, audio description, and assisted listening. Sign language twice a week. Line up at least 30 minutes prior to showtime for good seats. Performance times vary, so check ahead.