(MANASQUAN, NJ) -- Algonquin Arts presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast from July 14 through July 29. This classic fairytale tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
An international sensation, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, played to more than 35 million people worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all of the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.
Performances take place Saturday, July 14 at 2:00pm; Saturday, July 14 at 7:30pm;Sunday, July 15 at 3:00pm; Friday, July 20 at 7:30pm; Saturday, July 21 at 2:00pm; Sunday, July 22 at 3:00pm; Thursday, July 26 at 2:00pm; Friday, July 27 at 7:30pm; Saturday, July 28 at 7:30pm; and Sunday, July 29 at 3:00pm.
The cast includes Belle: JULIA LUPI; Beast: MICHAEL McENTEE; Gaston: DAVID FUSCO; Lumiere: EDWARD ITTE; Cogsworth: ANTHONY GRECO; Mrs. Potts: LYNNE TRUEX; Madame de la Grande Bouche: GINA LUPI; Chip: SOFIA MAZZEI; Babette: ELAYNA ROSE BROILLET; Lefou: NICK D'AMBROSIA; Silly Girl 1: EMMA LEWIS; Silly Girl 2: KAITLYN ANTHONY; Silly Girl 3: JACLYN ITTE; Monsieur D'Arque: ERIC McDONOUGH; Maurice: MARK MEGILL; Enchantress: BRIGID McCARTHY; and Prince: PATRICK MURRAY.
The Ensemble includes: JOHN ALBRECHT, LARA ATRY, JOSH BAILEY, DYLAN BROWN, SOPHIE CREED, OLIVIA CROWE, RAY GUY, JACLYN ITTE, LAURA JACKSON-JAHNKE, SHAUN KATZ, JADE KEHR, ALEXANDER LYNCH, PATRICIA McCARRON, MICHAEL OLENDER, CAROLINE PORTNER, ROBBIE REBENSKI, ROXANE SOUTHCOTT-ROBERTS, and OLIVIA TOTARO.
Jessica O'Brien is the director and choreographer for the Algonquin Arts production. Stephen Strouse is the musical director, Joseph Ficarra is stage manager, and Ariana Centamore is the dance captain.
Algonquin Arts is located at 60 Abe Voorhees Drive in Manasquan, New Jersey.
