Disney’s
Beauty and the Beast
July 14
August 20, 2023
Courtyard Theater
music by Alan Menken
lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice
book by Linda Woolverton
directed & choreographed by Amber Mak
Production Sponsors
This summer, fall under the spell of this “tale as old as time” based on the Academy Award-winning Disney film. Dazzling production numbers, including the beloved title song and "Be Our Guest," will fill the Courtyard Theater, making your heart soar.
The beloved fairytale recounts the story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a 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 those lessons aren’t learned soon, the Beast and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
Share the wonder and delight of live theater with the young people in your life—it’s perfect for an unforgettable birthday party, or a fun outing for neighborhood friends, clubs, or play groups. Parties of 10+ save up to 30%—call 312.595.5600 to learn more.
Audio Description (with optional Touch Tour): Sat, August 5 • 11:00 a.m.
described by Jason Harrington
ASL Duo-interpretation: Sat, August 12 • 11:00 a.m.
Creative Team
Alan Menken Composer
Howard Ashman Lyricist
Tim Rice Lyricist
Linda Woolverton Book Writer
Amber Mak Director and Choreographer
Charlotte Rivard-Hoster Music Director
Jeffrey Kmiec Scenic Designer
Theresa Ham Costume Designer
Jason Lynch Lighting Designer
Mike Tutaj Projection Designer
Sarah Ramos Sound Designer
Heidi Joosten Orchestrator and Assistant Music Director
Susan Gosdick Dialect Coach
Nich O'Neil Assistant Director and Choreographer
Sarah Scanlon Intimacy Director
Jerry Galante Fight Choreographer
Katie Cordts Beast Wig and Make-up Designer and Creator
Milo Bue Associate Scenic Designer
Andrei Borges Assistant Lighting Designer
Parker Molacek Assistant Projection Designer
Mary Zanger Stage Manager
Drew Donnelly Assistant Stage Manager
Cast
Emily Ann Brooks La Fille de la Ville
Jason Michael Evans Beast
Tim Foszcz Monsieur D'Arque
Audrey Hare Belle
Evie Hsu Chip, at select performances
Layla Joan Chip, at select performances
Christopher Kale Jones Lumiere
James Earl Jones II Cogsworth
Michael Kingston Maurice
Sam Linda Le Fou
Maggie Malaney La Fille de la Ville
Harriet Nzinga Plumpp Madame de la Grande Bouche
Rebecca Prescott Mrs. Potts
Maya Rowe Babette
David Sajewich Gaston
Maxel McLoud Schingen Ensemble
Aalon Smith La Fille de la Ville
Halle Bins Understudy
Eric Desnoyers Understudy
Alley Ellis Understudy
Sadie Fridley Understudy
Daniel Houle Understudy
Nathan Karnik Understudy
Kevin Kuska Understudy