Beauty and the Beast: Musical Information & Synopsis
Synopsis
Beauty and the Beast follows Belle, a young woman with a love for books and a longing for something more in life. However, things take a turn when she becomes a prisoner in a bewitched castle, held captive by a Beast under a spell. As Belle befriends the enchanted castle’s staff and learns to look beyond the Beast’s exterior, she discovers the kindness and compassion within.
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Musical Information
Musical Type: Late 20th Century (1994)
Cast Size: 20+
Genre: Fantasy
Creative Team
Music: Alan Menken
Lyrics: Howard Ashman, Tim Rice
Book: Linda Woolverton
Based On: Beauty and the Beast➝ (1991 film)
Awards
Laurence Olivier Award: Best New Musical (1998)
Cast Albums
Original Broadway Cast (1994)➝
Licensing
Beauty and the Beast is available to license through Music Theatre International.
Europe Licensing Options
International Licensing Options
Resources
Audition Songs: Theatre Trip
Sheet Music: Amazon➝
Tags
1990s, Animals, Based on a Movie, Child Role, Disney, Family-Friendly, Fantasy, Magic, Megamusical, Narrator, Popular, Royalty
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Last Reviewed: March 10, 2026