Beauty and The Beast at Eccles Theater

Broadway at the Eccles is alive once again as the return of the romantic epic, Beauty and the Beast takes over the iconic Eccles Theater! This year, the timeless epic returns to Salt Lake City, Utah for a limited time! The beloved Dinsney Theatrical Production masterpiece will be here to have audiences falling in love all over again! Catch the beautiful Belle and the scary but misunderstood Beast as they dance through the mysterious castle! The beauty of true love is here to reign above all turmoils and the storyline from Beauty and the Beast is here to revive your passion for romance and fantasy! Catch outstanding hits like “Beauty and the Beast,” “Be Our Guest,” “A Change In Me,” and tons more! With a stellar cast and amazing creative team, Beauty and the Beast is definitely a must see! See this Broadway classic conquer the Eccles Theater for a limited time! Tickets are surefire to sell fast, so hurry and grab your tickets now!

See the original Disney musical masterpiece this year as the production makes its rounds onec again across the US! Beauty and Beast, Disney’s first ever theatrical project will be making numerous stops in major cities, including Salt Lake City, Utah! Catch the phenomenal Broadway classic that has captivated the hearts of audiences since 1993! Three decades later, this outstanding musical continues to thrive in theaters across the globe! This season, it’s taking over the iconic Eccles Theater for a limited time! 

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PLOT 

One stormy night, a poor lady knocks on the prince’s castle. She has a single rose to offer in exchange for shelter, but the spoiled prince winces at her appearance and casts her away. The poor lady transforms into an enchantress and casted a powerful spell, turning the prince into a beast and his servants into objects. The enchantress then declares that only true love’s kiss can break this spell. The rose is put in an hourglass and the day the last petal falls, the curse will be permanent. Years passed, a villager named Maurice hides in the castle grounds while running away from wolves. The castle’s rose garden caught his attention thereby causing the man to plush a single rose to give to his daughter Belle. But he was caught by Beast and held captive. Belle arrives to plead for her father’s freedom, but Beast has one condition, that she takes her father’s place. Catch more of Beauty and the Beast at the Eccles Theater!

BACKGROUND

The production premiered on Broadway in 1994 following a short try out run in Houston the previous year. The musical was spearheaded by Disney CEO Michael Esner who wants to bring the magic of Disney’s animated films to the stage. The story, originally based from the fairy tale novel with the same title by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont was brought to life with the leadership of book writer Josiah Hall, and original Beauty and the Beast music composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, and Howard Ashman. In 1994, the production opened on Broadway with direction and choreography by Matt West. 

The production went on to become the sixth longest running Broadway musical of all time. Beauty and the Beast also went on numerous tours across the globe, including a West End production in 1997. In 2025, the production went on its fifth US Tour. Overall, Beauty and the Beast has grossed over $1.7 billion in ticket sales since its premier over thirty years ago. 

“A visual marvel!” – Broadway World

AWARDS

Beauty and the Beast secured many accolades following its New York premier. The musical received a total of nine Tony nominations including a nomination for Best Musical and Best Book of a Musical. In the end, the production was triumphant in securing the win for Tony Award for Best Costume Design. Over at the Drama Desk Awards, the musical received ten nominations. In 1998, the West End production in London received three Laurence Olivier nominations, and won the Olivier Award for Best New Musical.

 “Director and Choreographer Matt West paces this to perfection with the support of his dynamic designers and energetic ensemble!” – The Journal Record

CREATIVE TEAM

Being the very first theatrical project from Disney, the team behind the production made sure to bring in the most outstanding talented showmakers in the Broadway circuit. This includes an incredible design team comprising Stanley A. Meyer on scenic design, Tony Award winning costume designer Ann Hould-Ward, Tony winning lighting designer Natasha Katz, Grammy nominated musical supervisor Michael Kosarin, and Tony nominated sound designer John Shivers. The creative team brought this outstanding project to life, focusing on illusions, costumes, stage effects. Meanwhile, the music from Alan Menken with eight songs from the film were brought to life and totally revamped and rearranged for the stage. There’s a combination of classic hits from the film and new songs within the musical.

“Kyra Belle Johnson was born to play Belle — and not just because of her middle name. She strikes the perfect balance between brainy and brave.” – City Pulse

TOURING CAST

Over the years, Beauty and the Beast have hired some of the most incredible stage actors in the industry. Every year, the production delivers a stellar cast and these talented groups of people bring the storyline to life. This year’s North American touring cast includes Kyra Belle Johnson as Belle, Fergie L. Philippe as Beast, Stephen Mark Lukas as Gaston, Danny Gardner as Lumiere, Kathy Voytko as Mrs. Potts, Javier Ignacio as Cogsworth, Harry Francis as Lefou, and Kevin Ligon as Maurice. For a complete list of the touring cast, you can check the official website of Beauty and the Beast musical. 

“The talent of the major players and the ensemble is outstanding” – Around Town Chicago

REVIEWS

The touring production has secured many rave reviews from publications, website, and fans. Around Town Chicago praised this production for its many showstoppers, “Tonight’s opening was spectacular. While the cast appears a little smaller in numbers than previous productions, the talent of the major players and the ensemble is outstanding, making each musical number strong and drawing audience approval that was amazing.” Meanwhile, BroadwayWorld reviewer called this production “a visual marvel.” The writer added that the musical is perfect for families with children, “Whether you’re a millennial like me who grew up watching the original Disney film or you’re looking to take young kids to their first musical, this is a wonderful choice. It’s a visual marvel full of Disney magic. 

Over in City Pulse, the review wrote, “Kyra Belle Johnson was born to play Belle — and not just because of her middle name. She strikes the perfect balance between brainy and brave.” The Journal Record had nothing but excellent words for this musical, “The national touring production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ brings every bit of the classic story’s sparkle, joy, magic, music and color.”

Finally, The Fourth Walsh gave this musical a 10 out of 10 rating, “Director and Choreographer Matt West paces this to perfection with the support of his dynamic designers and energetic ensemble!”

“The national touring production of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ brings every bit of the classic story’s sparkle, joy, magic, music and color.” – The Journal Record

ABOUT THE VENUE

The Eccles Theater is a prime entertainment facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The grand theater seats up to 2,468 attendees at any given time in its multi level auditorium lined with plush interiors and starry ceiling, and world class acoustics. This venue has also been the home to the most exciting concerts and musicals, making it a favorite stop over for major artists and Broadway productions. The theater is also equipped with state of the art sound and lights technology, providing audiences with superb immersive experience. There’s plenty of snacks and drinks available at the venue, you can definitely enjoy this offering during the intermission, or before and after the event. Meanwhile, bathrooms are pristine, accessibility is great, and customer service is top tier. If you’re keen on catching Beauty and the Beast at a spectacular venue with great comfort for the whole 2 hours and 30 minute running time, then you better catch it at the Eccles Theater in Salt Lake City, Utah!

HOW TO GET TICKETS

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