MANSFIELD – Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, coming to the Renaissance Main Stage as part of the Park National Bank Broadway Series.
Directed by Ryan Shealy, with musical direction by Kelly Knowlton this international sensation will captivate audiences over six performances.
Beauty and the Beast Performances are scheduled for:
● Saturdays July 20, July 27, and Aug. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
● Sundays July 21, July 28, and Aug. 4 at 2:30 p.m.
Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature this beloved tale includes all the wonderful songs by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Menken and Tim Rice.
The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
The story follows Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, a young prince trapped under an enchantress’s spell.
If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self.
But time is running out, and if the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
“Our team is thrilled to bring a fresh perspective to such a well-known production,” said director Ryan Shealy. “Our talented designers and actors are pushing creative boundaries to offer a new take on this beloved tale.”
Cast
● Belle: Kayla Perez
● Beast: Matt Piper
● Gaston: Jacob Poiner
● Lumiere: Dru Loman
● Cogsworth: Noah Casner
● Mrs. Potts: Leah Gesouras
● Lefou: Zakari Ramos
● Maurice: Bob Gardner
● Bebette: Nykera Gardner
● Madame De La Grande Bouche: Madeleine McNamara
● Chip: Wyatt Bechstein
● Les Filles: Lilly Casey, Kadelyn Becker, Tonne Webber
● Monsieur D’arque: Jake Sustersic
● Ensemble: Lilly Casey, Kadelyn Becker, Tonne Webber, Bobby Morrow, Nikki Stitak, Jack Preston Issler, Khordel Jackson, Jake Sustersic, M.J. Irvine-Selby, Jacque Workman, Katie Harrigan, Milo McDonald, Jackie Metz, Saige Painley, Graydon Pierce, Alyssa Racer, Payne Schwartz, and Torre Webber.
Beauty and the Beast is part of the Park National Bank Broadway Series, with additional support from J&B Acoustical, K.E. McCartney, and Hudson and Essex.
Special event
Join the Renaissance Theatre for the “Be Our Guest Fest” on Sunday, July 21, following the performance.
Enjoy activities, food trucks, and photo opportunities with the cast in the Renaissance Green Space located between the historic theatre and Theatre 166.
For tickets and more information, visit rentickets.org or contact the box office at 419-522-2726. The box office is open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. at 138 Park Avenue West in Mansfield, Ohio.