Lyceum Theater Delivers a Dazzling Performance of “Beauty and the Beast”

The popular Disney classic was brought to life by an incredible student cast that left audiences in amazement.

As an avid lover of theater (and a former performer myself), I’ve always enjoyed the quality and intentionality behind Lyceum Theater’s productions. There’s something magical about the space; immediately, the audience is captivated and transported somewhere else. 

For this particular production, there was an especially high demand. The popular Disney classic attracted a large number of attendees. Nearly all of the shows were sold out, requiring some guests to be put on a waitlist. 

The show most certainly lived up to the hype. From colorful dance numbers, engaging and cartoon-ish humor, and stunning vocal performances, this “tale as old as time” was brought to life by director Nikki Snelson in a way that was astonishingly fresh and new. 

The talented cast members included Rezia Landers as Belle, Matthew Barge as Beast, Elijah Munck as Gaston, Luke Desmond as Lumiere, Jordan Ward as Mrs. Potts, Alexander Edwards as Cogsworth, Bella Christiana and Sadie Alexander as Madame, Yasmine Reid as Babette, Gregory Dodd as Maurice, and Koy Hackworth as Lefou. 

Notable characters also included the iconic Silly Girls (played by Gabriela Paul, Rylee Schmidt, and Leilani Cranford) and the sparking ensemble cast, who played everything from villagers to forks to wolves (the latter being my personal favorite). 

Overall, this show delivered exactly the kind of next-level performance audiences have come to expect from the Lyceum Theatre. To learn more about upcoming shows, be sure to give @lyceumtheater a follow on Instagram!