Hillsborough Local To Star In Disney’s 'Beauty And The Beast'

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Hillsborough native David M. Beris will be performing in the role of Maurice in the White Plains Performing Arts Center’s production of Disney’s "Beauty and the Beast," running from Dec. 21 through Jan. 13.

Performing for Beris has always been a passion. After high school he performed professionally and then served as a stage manager. He worked on many shows including Broadway’s "The History Boys" and "Chita Rivera: The Dancer’s Life," as well as national tours including "Cabaret."

Now he is returning to the spotlight.

“Performing has always been in my blood, but it wasn’t until I gave it up for 15 years to work as a stage manager that I realized how much I missed performing and had to have it part of my life again. Maurice has always been one of my dream roles since I saw the original Broadway production.”

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast tells the story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. The Beast must learn to love and earn love in return, before the last petal of an Enchanted Rose falls. Should he fail to find love he will be doomed to remain a beast for all time.

For tickets visit the theater box office Monday to Friday (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), purchase the tickets online at wppac.com or call 914-328-1600. For group sales, contact boxoffice@wppac.com.

(Image via White Plains Performing Arts Center: David M. Beris of Hillsborough)

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