This February Seims Theatre Productions is bringing the Broadway musical production of Beauty And The Beast to the the beautiful Glenn Massay Theatre.
Director AJ Seims says “I’m really excited about showcasing the talent we have put together for Beauty And The Beast. We are lucky to have so many talented people involved. Over 75 people make up our cast, crew, and orchestra. The team has worked hard and I believe their efforts will be evident when you see the show. The costumes alone will blow you away. Linda Lockhart has put in countless hours with her crew on the specialty costumes. My goal with this production is to lift up every person that attends. I believe we’ve achieved that goal.”
Costumer Linda Lockhart and her team have created over 50 costumes for this production and they are a treat for the eyes. From Lumiere’s golden candles to Cogsworth’s clock with a swinging pendulum, these intricate creations are truly originals.
Costumer Kay Schaugaard has outfitted all of the “humans” including all of the villagers and much more. Her collection is outstanding and her hard work in this show is evident.
Set designer Cory Rausa says, “It’s a very ambitious set which uses the Massay’s 41’ wide stage in ways valley theatre-goers haven’t seen yet!”
When asked about her experience with the production, actress Maddie Davis responded: “This classic French fairy tale will dazzle and delight! The cast is wonderful, the costumes are extravagant, and our choreographer is, dare I say, AMAZING!
Beauty And The Beast tells the story of Belle, an intelligent and beautiful young woman who feels out-of-place in her provincial village in the French countryside. When her father , Maurice is imprisoned in a mysterious old castle, Belle attempts to rescue him. In doing so, she is captured by the Beast, a grisly and fearsome monster, who has long been trapped in his gruesome form by an enchantress. The only way for the Beast to return to his human form once again, is if he learns to love and be loved in return. The clock is ticking, for there is a deadline in which he must learn to love. If the magical rose loses all of its petals before love comes, he will forever be doomed to be a Beast and all hope will be lost.
The enchanted household of the castle, inhabited by such beloved characters as Mrs. Potts, Lumiere, Cogsworth, and Chip—watch closely as Belle and the Beast learn and understand each other, eventually becoming friends. As the clock ticks and petals continue to fall off the enchanted rose, their feelings continue to grow ever deeper. Will they confess their love for one another before it’s too late?
Lead specialty costumer Linda Lockhart creates Lumiere’s candle head for Seims Theatre Productions upcoming production of Disney’s Beauty And The Beast. Beauty And The Beast will be performed at the Glenn Massay Theatre from February 7 – February 22, 2020. Tickets online at glennmassaytheatre.com Contributed by Beauty And The Beast Marketing Director Brenda Davis
