PRESS RELEASE: THE ZIEGFELD THEATER PRESENTS DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
March 22, 2017
For Immediate Release
THE ZIEGFELD THEATER PRESENTS DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
The beloved tale as old as time enchants audiences at The Ziegfeld Theater this spring.
April 14 - May 20
OGDEN, UT-March 22, 2017- Hot on the heels of the new film release, The Ziegfeld Theater presents the stage adaptation of the beloved animated classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. In this theatrical telling, the movie score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice is expanded with soaring new melodies sure to enchant audiences of all ages. It’s everything to love about the film and more in a stage spectacular.
The independent Belle, trapped in her provincial town, finds her life turned upside down as she takes her father’s place as a captive in an enchanted castle ruled by an angry Beast. With help from the creatures in the castle and her own kindheartedness, Belle finds the prince inside the Beast and works to break the magic that permeates the mysterious castle and all of its inhabitants.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is directed by Morgan Parry, music directed by Jamie Balaich, and choreographed by Kacee Neff.
The Ziegfeld Theater continues its fifth season in 2017 with an adaptation of a beloved Disney animated film. Under the executive leadership of Caleb and Morgan Parry and the artistic leadership of Rick Rea, the theater pursues a mission of “Professional Standard, Community Spirit” as it strives to bring quality entertainment to diverse audiences in Northern Utah.
The opening Parisian-inspired gala and performance is Friday, April 14 at 7:30 p.m. Regular performances are 7:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, adding 7:30 p.m. Monday performances on May 8 and 15 as well as 2:00 p.m. Saturday matinees May 6 and 13.
THE ZIEGFELD THEATER PRESENTS
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
the tale as old as time
Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Book by Linda Woolverton
When: April 14 - May 20
OPENING NIGHT / GALA / PRESS EVENT
Friday, April 14
Performance Schedule
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.
Mondays, May 8 and 15 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday matinees at 2:00 p.m. May 6 and 13
Where: The Ziegfeld Theater, 3934 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT 84403
Run Time: Approximately 120 minutes.
Content Advisory: Appropriate for all audiences.
Box Office: 855-ZIG-ARTS or www.theziegfeldtheater.com
Tickets: $17 for children, students and seniors and $19 for adults if purchased online. Tickets no longer available online at 6:30 p.m. the night of the performance (1:00 p.m. for matinees). All tickets are $1 more if purchased at the door.