Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.

Playing at the Cayuga Community College in Auburn

 Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. is playing at Cayuga Community College starting on Thursday, August 3rd at 7:30 PM for 4 shows through Sunday, August 6th. The show is based on the 1994 Broadway production and Disney’s 1991 animated feature film. The Auburn Players Youth Theater cast contains approximately 60 students led by Director, Elisa Carabajal Hunt, Musical Director Sherry Samuel, and Choreographers Nikkia Borowski and Heather McNeil.

Beauty and the Beast JR. tells the story of Belle, an adventurous young girl, and the Beast, her hideous captor who is actually a young prince trapped under a spell. In order to break the spell, the Beast must learn to love another and earn her love in return – before time runs out.  With the help of the castle’s enchanted staff, including a loving teapot, a charming candelabra, and a nervous mantel clock, Belle and the Beast find a beautiful friendship and love that neither knew was possible. Beauty and the Beast JR. features classic songs from the Academy Award®-winning film score such as “Be Our Guest” and “Belle,” as well as original songs from the 1994 Tony®-nominated Broadway musical.

A performance of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. is open to the public at Cayuga Community College on Thurs, Fri, Sat at 7:30, and Sunday at 2:00. Admission is $15 General Admission, $10 for Seniors and Students, and only $5 for Children under age 12.  Audience members are incouraged to get their tickets in advance at www.auburnplayers.org

The Auburn Players Summer Youth Theater was created 13 year’s ago by Elisa Carabajal Hunt.  It’s mission is to create quality live theater that entertains its audiences while educating, encouraging and instilling a lifetime love for the arts in its young artists.  The Youth Theater is an extension of Auburn Players Community Theatre, one of New York’s oldest and most prestigious community theaters.

According to Hunt, “This is really a show you don’t want to miss!  It has everything, from the Enchanted Objects that sing throughout the castle to Belle dancing with the Beast in her beautiful Yellow Ballgown!  Everyone will be transformed to a magical place. And, for a very affordable price.  The entire family can afford to experience live theater at it’s finest.”

For more information or tickets, call our box office at (315) 702-7832.