* Beachwood Community Theater’s* * Beauty and the Beast* Beachwood Community Theater presents a tale as old as time, Disney's* Beauty and the Beast* <http://www.pcpa.org/BeautyandtheBeast.html> Final Weekend Friday, May 19, 7:30pm Saturday, May 20, 4pm Sunday, May 21, 2pm Be swept away by this enchanted musical! This unforgettable tale is brought to life with enchanted characters, fabulous costumes, and a stunning score including, the Tony-winning title song, "Beauty and the Beast." As director, Jill Koslen-Freireich, shares, “Audiences discover, as Belle does, that who we are inside is more important than outward appearances. This story inspires us to look deeply into someone’s heart before determining if a roar is a danger sign or a lonely cry. It's also a story that believes redemption is possible, even when you've made a mistake you wish you could nullify. It reminds us that it's almost never too late to learn to love and be loved. Beachwood’s Beauty and the Beast opened on the heels of Disney’s release of its live action film. The Disney animated feature film from which the play (and newer film) is based premiered in 1991 and won the Academy Award for Best Song and Best Original Score and made history for being the first animated feature to be nominated for Best Picture. The Broadway production opened in 1994 and ran for 13 years. The Broadway production expanded upon the animated version with seven new songs. The new songs were intended to bring out the sensitive side of the Beast and to underscore Belle's courage. The play was nominated for nine Tony Awards. It has been performed in more than 30 countries reaching over 35 million theatergoers. As always, Beachwood Community Theater plans to give back to the community by donating all candy sale profits to Harvest for Hunger. The intergenerational cast is also hosting a book drive donating lightly used books, coinciding with Belle’s love for books. *At a Glance:* *What* *Beauty and the Beast* *When* Final Weekend Friday May 19 7:30pm, Saturday May 20 4pm, Sunday, May 21 2pm *Where* Beachwood Middle School auditorium *Tickets* $7 Youth $8Adults (Available at the door ONLY) *For more Information* 216-292-1970