Press release
The Crawford Theatre Company will present the classic musical, ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’ at 8 p.m. on August 12, 13 and at 2 p.m. on August 14. Performances will be held at the Bucyrus Elementary Auditorium, 245 Woodlawn Ave.
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s modern classic, ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’, an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 13 countries. 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.
The classic story 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.
Crawford Theatre Company’s production of ‘Disney’s Beauty and the Beast’ features a cast of over 40 local actors and is directed by Betsy Gerhart.
Tickets are $15. Reservations can be made by calling 419-562-0404 or at the box office located at MB Subculture, 127 S Sandusky Ave. Tickets will also be available at the door. For more information, visit www.crawfordtheatrecompany.com.