Beauty And The Beast has been a fan-favorite musical for decades, and now it's getting the live treatment at the famed Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on May 25 and 26.
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Singer/actress Zooey Deschanel has landed the role of Belle and actors Kelsey Grammer and Taye Diggs will portray Lumiere and Gaston, respectively Singer/actress Rebel Wilson will play LeFou, actress Jane Krakowski will reimagine Mrs. Potts and singer/songwriter Anthony Evans will play the iconic role of the Beast.
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The all-star cast will be accompanied by a full orchestra and choir conducted by Michael Kosarin with live imagery projected on the Bowl's projection screens. In addition, 16-year-old pianist Emily Beardwill perform the 1948 short film "Bumble Boogie" as a live accompanist to the film.
"Performing 'Beauty and the Beast,' one of my favorite movies growing up, in a special concert at the legendary Hollywood Bowl, is a dream come true," Deschanel said in a press release, according to Billboard. "I am looking forward to what I'm sure will be a magical event."
Tickets for the two-day event go on sale March 16.
