The Tony and Olivier Award-winning stage hit arrives in Melbourne next year.
Prepare to be swept off your feet as the Tony and Olivier Award-winning stage spectacle, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, graces Melbourne’s Her Majesty’s Theatre in June 2024.
From the masterminds behind other stunning productions like Aladdin, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, and Frozen, Disney’s new incarnation of Beauty and the Beast made its debut in Sydney this June and is now set to dazzle audiences in Brisbane and Melbourne.
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In February 2024, Brisbane will have the honour of experiencing this enchanting classic, while Melbourne will have to wait a bit longer, with its season scheduled for June 2024. It’s been nearly three decades since Beauty and the Beast last graced Melbourne’s stage, premiering in 1995, and this marks the musical’s debut in Brisbane.
Based on Disney’s 1991 animated film, the original production ran for over 13 years on Broadway, becoming one of the top 10 longest-running shows in Broadway history and touring in 37 countries worldwide. Audiences in Queensland and Victoria are in for a treat as they bask in the nostalgic songs of Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, and Tim Rice, including beloved classics like Belle, Gaston, Human Again, and Be Our Guest.
This cherished tale, melded with breathtaking new sets, costumes, and state-of-the-art technology, will come to life on stage with an all-Australian cast, featuring Shubshri Kandiah as Belle, Brendan Xavier as the Beast, and Rohan Browne as Lumiere.
Jackson Head will play Gaston, Gareth Jacobs will be Cogsworth, and Jayde Westaby will take on the role of Mrs. Potts. Nick Cox joins as Le Fou, and Rodney Dobson will portray Belle’s father, Maurice. The role of Babette will be played by Hayley Martin, and Alana Tranter will be Madame.
The original creative team from the groundbreaking Broadway musical has reunited to reimagine this classic. Olivier Award nominee Matt West takes the reins as director and choreographer, leading a team that includes the original composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, book writer Linda Woolverton, scenic designer Stan Meyer, costume designer Ann Hould-Ward, and lighting designer Natasha Katz. This stellar team collectively received five Tony nominations, with a win for Hould-Ward’s costume design when Disney first brought Beauty and the Beast to Broadway 28 years ago.
A waitlist for tickets has been opened for both Queensland and Victoria here.
