It’s a “tale
as old as time” in this classic fairytale…in a
French provincial town, the lovely Belle (played by Abigail Floyd) rebuffing
the advances of egotistical Gaston (Ethan Courville) finds herself prisoner in
an enchanted castle and learns to love the cold-hearted Beast (Jess Rames).
Inspired by the 1991 animated Disney film, this show packed
New York audiences for 14 years and is the 8th longest running Broadway show. The musical has
grossed more than $1.4 billion worldwide and played in thirteen countries and 115
cities. The Charleston County School of the Arts
Vocal Department of 200 middle and high school students presents their
production with colorful costumes, a phenomenal set, and songs that you’ll be humming
long after the curtains close.
“Following the tremendous success of last year’s Les Misérables, a completely
sung-through operetta, is daunting but I believe this show will do it,"
says director Heather Hammond. “With crowd-pleasing songs like Beauty and the Beast, Gaston, Be Our Guest and Belle,
this show will appeal to people of all ages.”
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Under the
direction of Heather B. Hammond and Robin A. Rogers, among the large cast is
the heartwarming enchanted characters, Victor Swatzyna as Lumiere, Madelyn
Knight as Mrs. Potts, Parrish Brown as Cogsworth, Natalie Sinclair as Chip, and
the comical Devon Nalley as Gaston’s sidekick, Lefou.
Performance dates are October 24-26 & November 1-2 at 7:00PM,
October 26th & November 2nd at 2:00PM, and October 27th at
3:00PM. A special Kids’ Tea Party for ages 8 and under with the cast of characters
will follow all matinee performances. Tickets can be purchased at SOAvocal.com
or for inquiries, call 843-529-4990. Adult tickets are $15, Students, Children,
Senior Adults and Groups 10+ are $10, and Tea Party tickets are $5.
