Beauty and the Beast Mercury Theatre Company's 18th Season opens with the Disney classic http://conta.cc/1TRoNFa<http://conta.cc/1TRoNFa> South Euclid, OH - Disney's Beauty and the Beast, one of modern musical theatre's biggest hits, raises the curtain on Mercury Theatre Company's 2016 season, beginning June 10 in the Regina Hall at Notre Dame College. Be enchanted all over again by the story of Belle and the Beast in this brand new Mercury Theatre Company production. Based on the classic 1991 Disney animated film, Beauty and the Beast tells the story of an arrogant Prince who is cursed to spend the rest of his life as a frightening monster. To save himself he must gain the love of a beautiful young woman, Belle, and soon learns that real change must come from inside. A fantastically enjoyable adventure, this classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters and dazzling production numbers, including: "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song. Complete with Muppet-style puppets, onstage seating (available via lottery at each performance) and 30 top-notch actors, Artistic Director Pierre-Jacques Brault promises a unique theatrical experience the whole family will enjoy. Belle - Rachel Smith Beast - Craig Juricka Maurice - Jonathan Bova Gaston - Mason Stewart Le Fou - Eddie Carney Mrs. Potts - Caitlin Hyland Lumiere - Brian Marshall Cogsworth - Zach Stark Babette - Rachel Balko Wardrobe - Jennifer Myor Chip - Charlie Proctor Monsieur D'Arque - David Petrovic Silly Girl - Katelyn Cassidy Silly Girl - Rebecca Rand Silly Girl - Christina Ciofani Ensemble: Melissa Bertolone<https://www.facebook.com/melissa.hannah.79>, Alison Caldwell, Katelyn Cassidy, Christina Ciofani, Rebecca Rand Katie Jerome, Leah Saltzer, Sydney Smith, Kyle Burnett, David Lenahan , Ian Lawrence Adam Rawlings, Justin Roth, Austin Rubinoski, Eoin Rude, Michael D. Swain-Smith MTC Jr. Company: Eva Spencer, Olivia Sharp Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney's Beauty and the Beast at Mercury Theatre Company! Seats range from $16-$20 and tickets are now on sale by calling (216) 771-5862 or ordering online at www.mercurytheatrecompany.org<http://www.mercurytheatrecompany.org>. In addition to single tickets, subscriptions and group rates are available now by calling 216.771.5862. At A Glance: What: Disney's Beauty and the Beast When: June 10-25, 2016 June 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, and 25 at 7:30 pm June 12, 19 and 25 at 2:00 pm June 16 and 23 at 7:00 pm Where: Regina Hall, Notre Dame College. 1857 South Green Rd., South Euclid, 44121 Cost: $20 Adults, $16 Seniors (60+), $16 children and students (with valid ID) How: For tickets call 216.771.5862 or order online at www.mercurytheatrecompany.org Mercury Theatre Company 216.771.5862 www.mercurytheatrecompany.org