On Tuesday, I mentioned that the Fantasy Faire's Royal Theatre features two shows retelling stories from Disney animated features. Here's a look at the
Beauty and the Beast theater show, which like
the Tangled show, is hosted by Mr. Smythe and Mr. Jones and features a spirited, funny, wholly enjoyable production that breaks the fourth wall in tongue-in-cheek fashion at times but was still a hit with children and adult alike during my viewing.
As is the case two days ago, the following photos technically contain visual spoilers of the show, but content-wise, should not yield any surprises unless the reader has never seen Disney's
Beauty and the Beast. I don't think the actual show experience shouldn't be tarnished for anyone who reads on, but I must be technical with my disclaimer.
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The show opens with a song and dance number from Mr. Smythe and Mr. Jones. |
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Belle is introduced as the special guest and begins her story. |
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In a poor provincial town, Belle is courted by town brawny man, Gaston. |
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Because Mr. Jones doesn't quite have the physique, he is "aided" with some props and a stand. |
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After returning home to find her father missing, Belle ventures to the nearby castle in search of him. |
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She meets Lumiere, portrayed in puppet form. |
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Suddenly, the Beast shows up, terrifying Belle, and orders her to leave the castle at once. |
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Mrs. Potts and Cogsworth admonish Beast, noting Belle can break the curse if Beast can bring her to love him. |
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To assist in the manners makeover, a "Monsieur Jonet" appears to teach Beast to "Be Your Best." |
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It briefly breaks into a slapstick vaudeville dance bit. |
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Belle then re-appears in her beautiful ball gown. |
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The famous dance scene is done to the tune of "Tale as Old as Time." |
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Beast shows his gentler side. |
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And Belle realizes her feelings have changed. |
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Gaston returns, however, to fight Beast. The melee is briefly halted in comedic fashion, though, as Mr. Smyth and Mr. Jones get a little too heated, much to Belle's chagrin. |
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After resetting, Beast, despite being mortally wounded, hurls Gaston to his doom. |
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A distraught Belle consoles Beast in his dying moments, proclaiming her love. |
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This breaks the curse, and Beast is revealed in his human form! |
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There is much rejoicing as the final dance number caps off the show. |
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And of course, all ends happily ever after. |
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