Beauty and the Beast -- Live on Stage

He must learn to love another, and have her love in return.

This one phrase is the basis for one of Disney's all-time blockbuster hits, "Beauty & the Beast". So, what do you get when Disney's Hollywood Studios combines this animated Disney classic, a stage-full of pixie dust, and Broadway-style extravaganza? One of Disney World's most spectacular live stage shows, Beauty and the Beast-Live on Stage!

This thoroughly entertaining show, which debuted in 1991 and is located at the 1500-seat Theater of the Stars amphitheater on Sunset Boulevard, is adapted from the award-winning Disney film. It features all your favorite Beauty and the Beast characters, songs, and some dazzling special effects.

The show opens in the quaint French village, where our heroine Belle, lives with her father, Maurice, and takes you through her adventures in the Beast's castle. With the likes of Cogsworth the Clock, Lumiere the Candelabra, Mrs. Potts the Teapot, adorable little Chip the teacup, and the rest of the castle's whimsical servants, this show is a definite must see.

Among the shows many highlights is an unforgettable rendition of the song "Be Our Guest", complete with dancing chefs, bubbling bottles and a strawberry parfait that becomes a beautiful show girl. The music, dancing, and costumes will have you wishing this show were longer than the 25 minutes that it is packed into.

Don't take your eyes off the stage during the exciting, climatic fight scene between villain Gaston and the Beast, for it is during this scene, after Belle's declaration of love for the Beast, he magically transforms himself, in front of your eyes, into the handsome prince.

The show ends with Princess Belle, in her trademark shimmering-gold ball gown, and the Prince, waltzing effortlessly across the ballroom floor, to the beautiful love song "Beauty and the Beast". Watch closely as the show draws to a close, for a breath-taking flock of white doves, is released into the air of the theater.

The show times for Beauty and the Beast will be listed in your park guidemap, shows are not continuous, but are scheduled. The theater is fairly large, so arrive about 20-30 minutes prior to it's schedule start. In addition, if you arrive early, there is a wonderful pre-show, which is definitely worth seeing.

Last Updated: May 9, 2009