Kids Performing for Kids
Based on the original Broadway production that ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, and the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. is a fantastic adaptation of the story of transformation and tolerance. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast JR. features some of the most popular songs ever written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim Rice.
The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young 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 to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity.
October 19-27
Saturdays 11am & 2pm | Sundays 6pm
Theater at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth, Naperville
American Sign Language-Interpreted Performance
Saturday, October 26 at 11:00am / Use code ASL for free tickets*
Touch Tour and Audio-Described Performance
Saturday, October 26
1:00pm Touch Tour & 2:00pm Performance/ Use code AUDIO for free tickets
*Tickets subsidized by The Lions Club
KIDS PERFORMING FOR KIDS
The BrightSide Theatre Youth Project was developed to provide a professional and educational learning experience for grade school to high school students interested in exploring musical theater. In this program, children work directly with professional directors, musical directors, choreographers, designers, and artists to develop their own theatrical skills.
After 10 very successful seasons, we are happy to announce that this year’s BrightSide Theatre Youth Project production will be Beauty and the Beast, Jr.
MEET THE PRODUCTION TEAM
DE HADDAD – Director
MEGHAN KESSEL – Music Director
JJ O’CONNELL – Choreographer
CHERYL NEWMAN – Costume Designer
KURT OTTINGER – Lighting Designer
JEFF SAND – Technical Director
SHANE BROWN – Production Assistant