“Beauty and the Beast” is heading back to the stage! Japan’s Shiki Theater Company in association with Disney Theatrical Productions is set to stage a reimagined and redesigned production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” which will open on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at Maihama Amphitheater, located in Tokyo Disney Resort beside the Disney Ambassador Hotel.
Beauty and The Beast Reimagined
The original award-winning creative team, including composer Alan Menken and lyricist Tim Rice, have returned to lead the reimagining of the beloved musical for the 21st century. The reimaged production is set to include an all-new script, set design, costumes, choreography and special effects.
The Shiki Theatre Company is no stranger to Disney musicals, having previously staged The Lion King, Frozen, Aladdin, The Little Mermaid and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The Shiki Theatre company was behind the original 1995 Japanese production of Beauty and The Beast which has since been performed over 5,675 times across 9 cities.
This is the first time that Shiki Theater Company’s work will be performed at the Maihama Amphitheater, with the production set to take advantage of the semicircular stage at the venue.
Tokyo Disney Resort has partnered with the production company to offer a set ticket that allows you to enter either Tokyo Disneyland or Tokyo DisneySea after watching the daytime performance. Disney Ambassador Hotel will also offer an accommodation plan that includes a theatre ticket for Beauty and The Beast.
Shiki Theater Company will offer a range of Beauty and the Beast merchandise at Maihama Amphitheater and in their online store. The merchandise features the logo of the production and Belle and Beast silhouettes and roses.
“Beauty and the Beast” was the first Disney title to be adapted into a Broadway musical, premiering at the Palace Theatre in 1994 prior to transferring to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. The production ran for 13 years and was nominated for 9 Tony Awards.
For ticket information and performance schedules, visit the Shiki Theatre Company website.
There are tons to do at Tokyo Disney Resort if you’re a fan of Beauty and the Beast, including the new attraction that opened last year at Tokyo Disneyland!
Photos and Information from Shiki Theatre Company.
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