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Yahoo!Most of us recall our first experience with Disney’s masterpiece Beauty and the Beast. The exquisite scenery, loveable characters, and memorable songs helped to reinvigorate the franchise and begin what would later be dubbed “The Disney Renaissance.” Breaking the cinematic standards previously set by animated films, the 1991 children’s flick became the first to score a Best Picture nod from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, losing out to the equally iconic Silence of the Lambs. Three years later, Alan Menken took the tale — and its tunes — to the stage, and the production went on to become Broadway’s sixth longest running show in history. Now, Santa Barbara High School’s theater department (with the help of a couple notable S.B. names) is putting its own spin on this timeless classic — and the result is certain to be nothing short of spectacular. SBHS’s Beauty and the Beast will be performed at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10, and Thursday-Saturday, May 15-17, at the Santa Barbara High School Theatre (700 E. Anapamu St.), with a special 1 p.m. matinee for Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and are available at the box office on online at sbhstheatre.com. Read on for a couple more reasons why this is one show not to miss.
Beauty and the Beast
- When: Friday, May 16, 2008, 7 p.m.
- Where: S.B. High School, 700 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara
- Cost: $7 - $10
- Age limit: All ages
1) For the Kids: Proceeds from the production will benefit the Santa Barbara High School theater department’s participation in the upcoming 2008 Edinburgh Fringe Festival — an invitation that represents an extremely high honor in the wide world of theater.
2) Helping Hands: The SBHS theater program has been hurt recently by the theft of roughly $17,000 worth of theater equipment, stolen directly from the high school. In other words, there’s never been a better time to help than now.
3) Big Names, Small Theater: Chris Walas, an Oscar-winning makeup artist and special effects expert, has lent his expertise to designing an incredible enchanted castle specifically for the show. Add to that the fact that the production is being directed by Otto Layman, and you’ve got the makings for a great night of musical theater.
4) A Timeless Treasure: Beauty and the Beast is arguably the best Disney musical around — and undoubtedly one of the most decorated and well-received productions The Walt Disney Company has ever lent its name to. And the songs, which range from the humorous (“Gaston”) to the touching (“Something There”) to the timeless (“Be Our Guest”), will undoubtedly stir up fond memories of the brilliant 1991 animated flick.
5) Happily Ever After: True love changes the visually horrific but emotionally sensitive Beast into a handsome prince. Now that’s a fairy tale!
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WOW - If you haven't seen it yet, you are remiss!
This is definitely one of the BEST shows in the three years that I've been coming to SBHS Theater productions. WAY KUDOS to Otto Layman, the Amazing Cast and Crew, the band, the set designers, the costumers, and all other supporting characters that have made this magical show happen.
All I can say is that I am FLOORED by this show and proud to recommend it to anyone and everyone! No matter how big or small their role is, everyone is working together like a well oiled machine! This is NOT your ordinary high school musical!
It will make you laugh - it will make you cry!
I even overheard one patron at the Sunday Matinee say that she saw Beauty and the Beast in New York on BROADWAY, and thought THIS production was better! (And this wasn't even a relative of anyone involved the production!)
If that doesn't say it all, I don't know what does.
See it once, see it twice, see it over and over!
This adaptation is only around for one more week!! You don't want to be the one who missed it! The past three performances have been near sell out shows!! Including a special Mother's Day Matinee today. Don't miss it!
Ticket Prices -- $7/$10/$20/$75 (Closing night)
Phone Number for Tickets -- (805)966-9101 x220
Website for Tickets www.sbhstheatre.com
NOTE: The Website is preferred and RECOMMENDED method for ticket purchase - print at home and avoid the lines at the box office!! Lines are long the night of the show.
Hope to see you there!!
Geri Ventura
Mom to "the Baker" and "the Beast's Chair"
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