Tag Archives: Disney

The BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Poll

Posted on April 18, 2009 by David Fick

Today in 1994 was the day that Disney premiered the full-scale theatrical adaptation of their animated film, Beauty and the Beast, on Broadway. Here is a poll to commemorate the 15th anniversary of that day: I’ve filled my answers in … Continue reading →

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The “Favourite Beast” Poll

Posted on April 9, 2009 by David Fick

A simple Beauty and the Beast-related poll. Who is your favourite Beast? Some of the actors who have portrayed this character include Robby Benson (on film), Terrence Mann, James Barbour, Steve Blanchard, Chuck Wagner, Alasdair Harvey, John Barrowman and Michael … Continue reading →

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Crazy Concepts for Classic Shows: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST II

Posted on April 9, 2009 by David Fick

Here’s another “crazy concept” for Beauty and the Beast – one that perhaps is not not necessarily ‘crazy’, but just unconventional. This one is from Musicals Dot Net, posted by a user known as “Jake”: Do you guys think it’s … Continue reading →

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Crazy Concepts for Classic Shows: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Posted on April 7, 2009 by David Fick

Every now and again one comes across a “crazy concept” that is used to bring new life into a classic show. Such concepts are not necessarily ‘crazy’; they are merely unconventional. I stumbled across this one on Musicals Dot Net, … Continue reading →

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: a “Change” for Better or Worse?

Posted on April 7, 2009 by David Fick

One of the most common discussions around the score of Beauty and the Beast focuses on “A Change in Me”, the song that was added to the score in 1998 for Toni Braxton when she played the role of Belle. … Continue reading →

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Belle in BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

Posted on October 30, 2005 by David Fick

Beauty and the Beast is a show that is a hot property for community theatres around the United States right now. One of the most frequent questions asked by aspiring Belles seems to be this: is it more important for … Continue reading →

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The Most Frequent LION KING FAQ

Posted on December 21, 2003 by David Fick

Probably the most frequently asked question I see about Disney’s The Lion King on the Internet (along with whether it should have won the Tony Award or not – but that’s another debate for another blog) is whether or not … Continue reading →

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