“”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.
Over 100 students in grades 2 through 8 from 9 of the district’s schools have worked together to prepare and present this performance.
“Student learning is our first priority, and our students are an integral part of the production of this show,” said producer/director Tim Sprain. “We have students contributing as stage managers, lighting, sound, set design, and construction. Our goal is for every student to gain a deep theatre education and appreciation from multiple perspectives.”
With many fun supporting roles allowing students to play objects inside the castle, this “tale as old as time” is filled with spectacular costume and set opportunities.
Performances of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast Jr.” will be held at the Lincoln Middle School auditorium, located at 510 South 9th Street in La Crosse. Showtimes are Friday, March 23, at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 24, at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at the door. Admission is $3.00 for children, senior citizens, and veterans and $5.00 for adults. All proceeds continue to support the School District of La Crosse theatre program. We hope you can join us.“”””[vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/HFUmqzzBVMk” align=”center”]””””[vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/kskXwWKvH7c” align=”center”]””””[vc_gallery type=”flexslider_slide” interval=”0″ images=”13819,13815,13813,13816,13817,13814,13818″ img_size=”625×417″]””
