Beauty and the BEAST on Broadway

by Lucy Truglio

Raucci saw the production at Forrest Theaters with Cabrini staff writer "I have loved the story of Beauty and the Beast since I was a little girl, I love going to the theater but seeing a play take Forrest Theatre's production of Disney's "Beauty and the form of a beloved childhood story was especially the Beast" was available to Cabrini students on Friday Nov. thrilling and exciting to me." 15. Student activities arranged it so that Cabrini students Sophomore Kathleen Sweeney accompanied Raucci to had transportation to the theater and were able to partake in the play. Her thoughts were, "The music was beautiful I the thrilling show and experience of live tb,eater.Students found myself singing along with the actors, I especially enhad the chance to get off campus for a bit and have the joyed hearing the new songs written just for the play which chance to relive a beloved story from their childhood. were not in the movie version. Disney's Beauty and the Beast has been a long time sue- All of the tickets allotted lo Cabrini were sold out for the cess. The story of Belle a beautiful peasant girl yearning for show. "Everyone left the theater with a positive attitude, a life far more interesting and exiting then her small town this story of inner beauty captures the hearts of everyone," can provide, meets a sullen and distant prince who under Raucci said. the influence of a spell has taken the form of a hideous For more information on tickets and showtimes call beast. With the help of a few friends along the way a bon<J Telecharge at 800-447-7400 or reserve tickets online at is formed between Belle and the Beast. The story of their www.telecharge.com.You can also contact the Forrest Thefriendship which eventually develops into a deep respect atre at 215-923-151, which is located and love for one and other has captured the hearts of many. 1114 Walnut St. Beauty and the Beast will

Disney's first venture with the story was with the movie, the which was later followed up by a play.