Posted: 7/20/22 at 5:00pm
Racists hate when fictional characters who were initially depicted as white are then played by actors of color.
Posted: 7/21/22 at 12:34am
Poor casting choice. She’s a mediocre singer.
Posted: 9/9/22 at 8:00pm
Groban will play the Beast
Joshua Henry as Gaston
with Rita Moreno narrating
https://variety.com/2022/artisans/news/beauty-and-the-beast-josh-groban-rita-moreno-1235363562/?fbclid=IwAR07ljabwOBrGga3oxKpbc0yC9MFd5brPQnOS1u8fPlbG5YHMjMd3S2bxac
Posted: 9/9/22 at 8:41pm
OMFG. Those casting choices are insanely perfect. I am SO happy that Joshua Henry is getting more and more exposure, he is absurdly talented and perfect for Gaston.
Posted: 9/9/22 at 8:43pm
Now reinstate “Evermore” so it can move me to tears.
Posted: 9/9/22 at 10:38pm
Dammit! I wasn’t going to watch this piece of crap, but now I have to…if only to support my Puerto Rican icon/legend/trailblazer - - - RITA FRIGGIN MORENO!!!!
She betta werq!
Posted: 9/13/22 at 7:21pm
I figured that "Home," "A Change In Me," "If I Can't Love Her," "Human Again", and "Evermore" would be added into this performance with the small possibility of "Me".
Posted: 9/14/22 at 12:00am
smallvillefan16 said: "I figured that "Home," "A Change In Me," "If I Can't Love Her," "Human Again", and "Evermore" would be added into this performance with the small possibility of "Me"."
Well, for what it’s worth, Human Again was written for the original animated film. I believe that in one of the releases of the movie on DVD a few years ago, it either had the song done with either the storyboard art or the full animation with the song sung by the movie cast.
Posted: 9/14/22 at 12:08am
Islander_fan said: "smallvillefan16 said: "I figured that "Home," "A Change In Me," "If I Can't Love Her," "Human Again", and "Evermore" would be added into this performance with the small possibility of "Me"."
Well, for what it’s worth, Human Again was written for the original animated film. I believe that in one of the releases of the movie on DVD a few years ago, it either had the song done with either the storyboard art or the full animation with the song sung by the movie cast."
Posted: 9/20/22 at 5:12pm
Posted: 9/20/22 at 6:24pm
CarlosAlberto said: "Dammit! I wasn’t going to watch this piece of crap, but now I have to…if only to support my Puerto Rican icon/legend/trailblazer - - - RITA FRIGGIN MORENO!!!!
She betta werq!
"
This!
Posted: 9/22/22 at 4:07pm
Martin Short and Shania Twain are in final talks to join ABC’s “Beauty and the Beast” special.
Sources tell Variety that Short would play Lumière while Twain will take on the role of Mrs. Potts in “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.”
https://variety.com/2022/tv/columns/martin-short-shania-twain-beauty-and-the-beast-abc-1235379916/
Posted: 10/17/22 at 2:02pm
ABC has confirmed the principal cast for the highly anticipated animated and live-action blended special, "Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration."
Celebrated comedian and Emmy® Award-winning actor Martin Short has been confirmed to play Lumière; Tony® Award winner David Alan Grier will play Cogsworth; Rizwan Manji joins the cast as Gaston's loyal sidekick, LeFou; and Jon Jon Briones will play Belle's loving father, Maurice.
Viewers are also in for a major treat as five-time GRAMMY Award® winner and top-selling female country pop artist
Shania Twain is joined by rising star Leo Abelo Perry, playing everyone's favorite mother-son duo, Mrs. Potts and Chip.
Posted: 10/17/22 at 4:40pm
Since Maurice is going to be played by a live actor (who in this case is Jon Jon Briones), I wonder if he'll actually have something to sing. Could it be 'No Matter What' from the Broadway version or 'How Does a Moment Last Forever' from the live action remake? I know the former has been cut from the currently licensed version of the show (although it is still optional if the people putting on a production would still like to use that song).
Posted: 10/17/22 at 6:04pm
I saw The Little Mermaid Live at the Hollywood Bowl and it was cool, but I don't really see this format working in a televised format. Going from the film to the live performances was even a bit jarring even in person.
Updated On: 10/17/22 at 06:04 PM
Posted: 12/6/22 at 5:09pm
The special airs live next Thursday.
Posted: 12/7/22 at 9:41am
Updated On: 12/7/22 at 09:41 AM
Posted: 12/7/22 at 9:51am
jlindsey865 said: "https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photos-New-Stills-of-Joshua-Henry-HER-More-in-BEAUTY-THE-BEAST-A-30TH-CELEBRATION-20221207"
OOF... this looks... REALLY cheap...
Posted: 12/7/22 at 5:59pm
SporkGoddess said: "I saw The Little Mermaid Live at the Hollywood Bowl and it was cool, but I don't really see this format working in a televised format. Going from the film to the live performances was even a bit jarring even in person."
ABC already attempted this with THE LITTLE MERMAID - they played the animated film then would go into this large-scale production for the musical numbers. Same concept is being done with BEAUTY AND THE BEAST:
Posted: 12/14/22 at 1:34pm
jacobsnchz14 said: "Video:https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-First-Look-at-Belle-Be-Our-Guest-In-New-BEAUTY-THE-BEAST-A-30TH-CELEBRATION-Featurette-20221214"
When you click on the link the video doesn't work?
Posted: 12/14/22 at 1:51pm
I'm not a fan of this concept. It comes off as schizophrenic. Either play the film or do a live version for television. This is one of my all-time favorite Disney animated films and to see it be given this kind of treatment for its 30th anniversary is a bit disconcerting to say the least.
The photos only serve to solidify how I feel about this venture. Another poster pointed out that it looks cheap, and I agree, It does.
I will definitely sit this one out and just watch the film proper.
That being said, I am sure this will be a ratings bonanza.
Updated On: 12/14/22 at 01:51 PM
Posted: 12/14/22 at 3:10pm
The original film is my favourite film of all time. I am actually really excited to see this. It's looks more interesting than The Little Mermaid Live, which, I wasn't 100% a fan of. But, it looks more concept, and more like they are popping out of a storybook, which fits the show. I think that Beauty and the Beast has always been a solid property for Disney that they have used to experiment with, and I'm excited. Also, the casting is exciting, and the representation is great.
Posted: 12/14/22 at 7:04pm
I don't know why I burst out laughing, but I did. Im sure this is a very expensive costume but....I just can't!
Posted: 12/14/22 at 7:06pm
Jon Jon Briones as Maurice!
