Beauty and the Beast

2022 - 12 - 15

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How to Watch ABC's 'Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration ... (Decider)

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration will air Thursday, Dec. 15 from 8/7c to 10/9c p.m. ET on ABC, and will also be available to stream on Disney+ the ...

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration will air on Disney+ on Friday, Dec. Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration will air Thursday, Dec. Curious about tuning in to Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration? [Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration](https://decider.com/movie/beauty-and-the-beast-a-30th-celebration/). The show will be taped in front of a live audience at Disney Studios. Chu](https://decider.com/tag/jon-m-chu/), who is directing the upcoming Wicked movie starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, and previously directed the film adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s [In the Heights](https://decider.com/movie/in-the-heights/).

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How to Watch 'Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration' - When Will ... (Collider.com)

This special will be a hybrid between live action and animation, and it will include exclusive musical performances, breathtaking sets, new costumes, and a ...

In honor of the 30th anniversary of the beloved Disney animated classic and its Academy Award® nomination for Best Picture, The Wonderful World of Disney and ABC are thrilled to present "Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration." Both the 1991 film and the 2017 adaptation are available to stream on the platform. "Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration" airs THURSDAY, DEC. Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration will be televised on In this short promo video, we are introduced to the actors and the roles they will portray in the Disney celebration. It's crazy that I got to do a lot of the new arrangements and work with Alan Menken, the original arranger and producer." She will also be the first black and Filipino woman to play the Disney princess on screen. The narrator behind Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration is none other than Another Disney Plus subscription package to consider is the Disney Bundle, which includes Disney Plus, ESPN +, and Hulu. For those interested in being a guest of this viewing experience, here is a guide to when and where you can watch the celebration. If you aren't able to watch it on TV, the special will be available on Disney+ as of Friday, December 16. Some of the well-known names include [H.E.R.](https://collider.com/beauty-and-the-beast-anniversary-special-cast-her-belle/), Josh Groban, [Martin Short, and Shania Twain](https://collider.com/beauty-and-the-beast-cast-martin-short-shania-twain-30th-anniversary-special/).

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Here's How to Watch 'Beauty and the Beast Live' For Free to See ... (StyleCaster)

Here's how to watch "Beauty and the Beast Live" online for free and where to stream the 30th anniversary special without a TV or Disney Plus.

See the full Beauty and the Beast Live! Who’s in the Beauty and the Beast Live! The star-studded Beauty and the Beast Live! Beauty and the Beast Live! Read on for how to stream Beauty and the Beast Live! How can fans watch Beauty and the Beast Live! The Beauty and the Beast Live!: 30th Anniversary cast includes H.E.R. Beauty and the Beast Live!: A 30th Celebration airs on The Elite plan includes 266 channels, a DVR with 1,000 hours of space, and the ability to stream on up to 10 screens at the same time. The Duo Basic saves subscribers $5.99 per month from subscribing to Hulu and Disney Plus’ ad-supported plans individually; Trio Basic saves subscribers $12.98 per month from subscribing to Hulu, Disney Plus and ESPN Plus’ ad-supported plans individually; and Trio Premium saves subscribers $15.98 per month from subscribing to Hulu and Disney Plus’ no-ads plans and ESPN Plus’ ad-supported plan individually. [Disney Plus](https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/256585/564546/9358?subId1=SC-&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F) offers two plans: a Basic ad-supported plan for [$7.99 per month](https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/256585/564546/9358?subId1=SC-&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F) and a Premium no-ads plan for [$10.99 per month](https://disneyplus.bn5x.net/c/256585/564546/9358?subId1=SC-&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2F). [Beauty and the Beast](https://stylecaster.com/best-casting-ever-emma-watson-to-play-belle-in-beauty-and-the-beast/), which premiered on December 13, 1991.

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Review: ABC's 'Beauty and the Beast' special is sparkly, boring ... (USA TODAY)

A celebration of the classic Disney animated film splits the difference between animation and live action, but it comes off dull.

](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2021/11/30/best-and-worst-live-tv-musicals-hairspray-rent-grease-annie/6285139001/) or Fox's ["Rent Live!" But all of those performances will probably be viewable on YouTube after the special airs (or you skip ahead to watch them when the special streams on Disney+ and Hulu starting Friday). ](https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2019/01/27/rent-live-fox-review-more-season-lousy-than-love-pre-recorded/2680003002/), although "Beauty" doesn't even pretend to be live. At the very least, ABC and Disney have learned some lessons from their disastrous 2019 live version of "Mermaid," which was comical in all the wrong ways. The network should have either staged the entire musical or simply re-aired the film with behind-the-scenes clips. [Beauty and the Beast](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2022/11/13/100-family-christmas-movies-stream-netflix-disney-hulu/8315334001/): A 30th Celebration" (Thursday, 8 EST/PST, ★★½ out of four) is the latest network TV musical theater spectacle, along the lines of NBC's [ "Annie Live!"

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'Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration': How to watch and where ... (al.com)

Starring award-winning artists H.E.R. and Josh Groban "Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration" will premiere on ABC Thursday, Dec. 15 at 8/7c.

[FuboTV](https://www.fubo.tv/lp/ent/?irad=356360&irmp=1810027&subId3=xid:fr1659049507202jfd Each performance is created to pay homage while also adding to the iconic story for viewers at home. xid:fr1671133602073beg) or [DirecTV Stream](https://go.skimresources.com?id=126006X1587343&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2Fstream%2F). 15 at 8/7c. [ official description](https://abc.com/shows/beauty-and-the-beast-a-30th-celebration/about-the-show) of [Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebratio](https://www.fubo.tv/stream/ent/?irad=356360&irmp=1810027&subId3=xid:fr1659049507202jfd%7Cxid:fr1661705670965gdi%7Cxid:fr1663696456408bgc%7Cxid:fr1665081789900idc%7Cxid:fr1665424537609afj%7Cxid:fr1671133602073beg) is as follows: [DirecTV Stream](https://go.skimresources.com?id=126006X1587343&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.directv.com%2Fstream%2F) is another cable alternative. xid:fr1665424537609afj xid:fr1665081789900idc xid:fr1661705670965gdi xid:fr1663696456408bgc [Disney+](https://go.skimresources.com?id=126006X1587343&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2Fwelcome%2Fsubscribe). [Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration](https://www.fubo.tv/stream/ent/?irad=356360&irmp=1810027&subId3=xid:fr1659049507202jfd%7Cxid:fr1661705670965gdi%7Cxid:fr1663696456408bgc%7Cxid:fr1665081789900idc%7Cxid:fr1665424537609afj%7Cxid:fr1671133602073beg) will premiere on ABC Thursday, Dec.

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Here's Where to Watch and Stream the 'Beauty and the Beast' Live ... (GoodHousekeeping.com)

The classic Disney animation movie 'Beauty and the Beast' now has a new live-action version starring H.E.R. and Josh Groban. Here's where to watch and ...

Good news, Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration will be available to stream on-demand the next day on Disney+. Here’s everything to know about where you can watch and stream Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration. Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration will air on ABC on December 15, 2022 at 8 p.m. and Josh Groban as the titular characters, Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration pays tribute to the fan-favorite movie with animation and live components. Apart from flipping to the TV channel when it’s time, you can also tune into the musical special on the [opt into a plan](https://www.disneyplus.com/welcome/subscribe-now) starting at $7.99 per month. in journalism and creative writing. Can’t watch the two-hour TV event live? In addition to writing and editing entertainment news, she also spotlights the Hispanic and Latinx community through her work. The two-hour TV event features musical performances, set designs and stunning costumes inspired by the flick. Once the special lands on the platform, you can head over to the [Disney+ site](https://www.disneyplus.com/) or [Disney+ app](https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=74968X1525078&url=https%3A%2F%2Fapps.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Fdisney%2Fid1446075923). [live-action version from 2017](https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/beauty-and-the-beast/227lND2lKmLZ) can enjoy the magic of the story all over again.

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Stars You Forgot Voiced Characters in 'Beauty and the Beast' (Us Weekly)

Angela Lansbury and Jerry Orbach were two of the icons who voiced characters in 'Beauty and the Beast' — take a look back at the cast.

Composer Alan Menken does a little appearance.” Keep scrolling for a look back at the voice cast of Beauty and the Beast: Chu revealed that he planned to honor the actress in Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, ABC's anniversary special about the animated classic. In 2003, Orbach joked to Playbill that the animated movie "reminded people that I could sing." His TV credits include Avonlea, Caroline in the City and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. Paige O’Hara, the voice of the original Belle, has a cameo. "I can be talking to a friend in a supermarket, and if a kid happens to be around me at the time, some little child who’s with his mom, he’ll say, 'Mom, that’s Mrs. [jwplayer wtjnsGQn-zhNYySv2] Several members of the supporting cast were already household names, but Beauty and the Beast introduced them to a whole new generation of viewers. Several members of the supporting cast were already household names, but Beauty and the Beast introduced them to a whole new generation of viewers. Beauty and the Beast was a massive success upon its release in 1991 — and the voice cast featured some major Hollywood icons. "And then you can get charity work done, I can raise money for kids, I can utilize this in such a positive way that I would never, ever have been able to do had I just been a working actress in New York. So, it’s enabled me to branch out and do my work and my charities and, on a selfish point, my concert career took off. Veteran Broadway actress Paige O’Hara led the cast as Belle, while Ice Castles star Robby Benson played the Beast.

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How to Watch “Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration” tonight on ... (mlive.com)

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration” airs tonight at 8/7c. Enjoy a reimagined version of a beloved Disney film when you register for Disney+ and ...

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<em>Beauty and the Beast</em> anniversary special pays tribute to ... (EW.com)

The original voice of Mrs. Potts, the late Angela Lansbury, received a special tribute in 'Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration'

It was important to me to play the role with style and grace. [Shania Twain](https://ew.com/person/shania-twain/), who plays Mrs. [Angela Lansbury,](https://ew.com/person/angela-lansbury/) who in 1991 endeared herself to a new generation when she lent her voice to the maternal teapot Mrs. [previously told EW.](https://ew.com/tv/disney-beauty-and-the-beast-abc-special-her-josh-groban-exclusive-preview/) "It made singing the theme song very emotional for me. Potts in this live musical celebration, delivered her own rendition of "Beauty and the Beast," accompanied by original composer [Alan Menken](https://ew.com/person/alan-menken/) on piano. Lansbury

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See the Original 'Beauty and the Beast' Cast—Then and Now (Parade Magazine)

Former Broadway actress Paige O'Hara, now 66, made her movie debut in the original Disney animated feature. Today she's an actress, singer and artist who paints ...

Potts in the live special. While Lansbury is "Still the One" forever in our hearts, Shania Twain stars as Mrs. She appeared in Disney's Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration as a townsperson. Disney's sweeping animated movie musical Beauty and the Beast has captivated audiences since its release in 1991, and and H.E.R. Former Broadway actress Paige O’Hara, now 66, made her movie debut in the original Disney animated feature. Manchas in Zootopia.

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H.E.R. as guitar-shredding Belle in 'Beauty and the Beast' live is the ... (CNN)

The 30th Anniversary celebration of the animated classic "Beauty and the Beast" featured shining moments from H.E.R. and Josh Groban.

The male leads held their moments to the surprise of no one. Perhaps it was a testament to the casting — David Alan Grier as an appropriately salty Cogsworth, Martin Short as Lumière, Shania Twain as twangy Mrs. A tale as old as time, you could say.

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<em>Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration</em> features ... (EW.com)

In Thursday night's A Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, some of the original voice cast behind the 1991 animated classic came out to play. Richard White ...

When you peel back the layers and see what it took to create this movie in the first place, it makes you even more excited about being part of this show." He appears as a piano player (naturally), also in the opening number. White portrayed the Baker (with his tray, like always), while O'Hara took on the role of the bookseller who gifts Belle (H.E.R.) a novel she has repeatedly borrowed from the shop.

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'Beauty and the Beast' Special Honors Angela Lansbury & More ... (TV Insider)

Disney lovers will be delighted by this reimagining of the tale as old as time.

Potts, during a performance of the Oscar-winning “Beauty and the Beast” by Twain, accompanied by original composer [Alan Menken](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/alan-menken/) on the piano. as Belle, Groban as Beast, [Joshua Henry](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/joshua-henry/) as Gaston, [Martin Short](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/martin-short/) as Lumière, [David Alan Grier](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/david-grier/) as Cogsworth, [Shania Twain](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/shania-twain/) as Mrs. Chu](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/jon-m-chu/) directed the special, with the radiant [Rita Moreno](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/rita-moreno/) as host and narrator, H.E.R. [Angela Lansbury](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/angela-lansbury/), the original voice of Mrs. Noum Couldn’t Sound Like George or Duckman](https://www.tvinsider.com/1073788/star-trek-prodigy-jason-alexander-noum-kate-mulgrew-voyager-reunion/) [5What’s Next for Kelli Giddish? How 12 ‘SVU’ Alums Returned to TV](https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/law-order-special-victims-unit-cast-exits-next-roles/) Potts, [Jon Jon Briones](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/jon-jon-briones/) as Maurice, [Rizwan Manji](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/rizwan-manji/) as LeFou, and Leo Abelo Perry as Chip, in addition to a massive ensemble. [H.E.R.](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/h-e-r/), [Josh Groban](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/josh-groban/), and a star-studded cast came together on the Disney Animation Studios lot to deliver a tribute production of the film’s musical numbers, paired with scenes from the animated film shown both in animated form and live-action recreations, on December 15 on [ABC](https://www.tvinsider.com/network/abc/), telling the tale as old as time. [Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration](https://www.tvinsider.com/show/beauty-and-the-beast-a-30th-celebration/) brought Disney fans behind-the-scenes of the creation of the Disney animated classic. [1The 10 Best TV Shows of 2022](https://www.tvinsider.com/list/the-10-best-tv-shows-of-2022/) [2Original ‘CSI’ Star Eric Szmanda to Reprise Role in ‘Vegas’ Season 2](https://www.tvinsider.com/1073890/csi-vegas-season-2-eric-szmanda-returning-greg-sanders/) [3Did the Jury Choose the Right ‘Survivor’ Season 43 Winner?](https://www.tvinsider.com/1073923/survivor-season-43-winner-gabler-jury-poll/) [4‘Star Trek: Prodigy’: Jason Alexander Knew Dr. At the end of the song, which Lansbury sang in the 1991 film, an In Memoriam photo of Lansbury next to Mrs. Chu’s vision for the special incorporated new dance numbers into the classic songs and splendid ideas for bringing the spellbound castle staff to life in high-energy production numbers like “Be Our Guest.” Anyone excited about the Wicked movies (which Chu will be directing) should see this special as an encouraging display of what Chu can do to make an old, beloved story feel both honored and new.

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Beauty and the Beast Goes 'Live' on ABC: 10 Moments That Made ... (TVLine)

Inspired turns from H.E.R., Josh Groban, Shania Twain and more helped breathe new life into the family-friendly fairytale, all while paying homage to the people ...

Unheard of!) That said, she turned out to be one of the best surprises of the night. And that’s the tea. Grade ABC’s Beauty and the Beast special in our poll below, then read on to see our must-discuss moments, from the most pleasant surprise of the night to a wig that shall not be named. Like, the feather duster — arguably the true beauty of the story — is given no screen time, yet these wolves get multiple moments to shine? So imagine our surprise at the multiple dance breaks added into ABC’s production, beginning with this all-Belles jamboree at the end of “Belle (Reprise).” Choices were still made, and whether you’re a die-hard fan of the movie or a relative newcomer, we know you have thoughts.

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How the 'Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration' Production ... (The Walt Disney Company)

He utilized cutting-edge technology to honor the 30th anniversary of when Walt Disney Animation Studios' Beauty and the Beast became the first animated film to ...

And at the very end of that performance, it transforms from a black and white sketch to color.” “We use a lot of video projection and video technology,” Himede says. “The set design relates to the language of the costumes, and they relate to the visual language of the movement. It was a challenge, but the technology allowed us to smooth everything out—and I think we got there in the end.” “Doing a 2D sketch form of that entire scene was a way for us to let the audience know that we are celebrating the art form of the film, from that particular moment going forward. “We didn’t want to take away from or disrespect the art they created, but to complement it and allow viewers to see themes from the film in a different way.”

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'Beauty and the Beast' live gave us Belle on guitar – and a ... (The Washington Post)

Joining them onstage — and sometimes overshadowing the main couple — were Martin Short as Lumière, David Alan Grier as Cogsworth, Joshua Henry as Gaston, Shania ...

Grier’s salty — and occasionally goody-two-shoes — clock with Short’s rebellious and charismatic candelabra was a match made in Disney heaven. However, Short and Grier came out as dynamic duo that left the audience wanting more. Yet, if there were any hopes of seeing H.E.R and the contraption-less Groban waltz away in glory, sorry to disappoint — there was no dancing between them. Angela, this one’s for you.— Kurt Glenn (@glenn_biz) By the end, the screen showed a photo of Angela Lansbury, the original Mrs. “We knew when we had to put the white flag up,” Groban told Like “Be Our Guest,” the post-dinner dance scene in “Beauty and the Beast” is iconic. But the execution left some unnerved. Groban’s 10-feet-tall, grayish contraption looked a bit like something out of the “Transformers” universe. But the one that dominated the stage also divided viewers. is the first Black-Filipina woman to portray Belle — and its musical talent. The goal was to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the animated version, complete with a set that paid homage to the 1991 film.

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Rita Moreno, H.E.R. celebrate inclusivity of 'Beauty & the Beast 30th ... (WPVI-TV)

HOLLYWOOD -- To celebrate the 30th anniversary of "Beauty and the Beast," Disney is inviting you to "Be Our Guest" for a new television event.

Rita Moreno is one of the actors participating in "Beauty and the Beast: a 30th Celebration." "That makes all the difference for all those little girls who get to see somebody who looks like them. "Ages, genres, from Shania Twain to Martin Short, to David Alan Grier, to H.E.R. Diversity with a capital D for this entire cast, it's crazy!" "It's not just Puerto Rican, Black, Latino -- it's everybody. She's taking on the role of narrator and host.

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How Angela Lansbury, the Original Mrs. Potts, Was Honored in ... (PEOPLE.com)

ABC's live musical paid tribute to the late Angela Lansbury, who voiced the character of Mrs. Potts in the 1991 Beauty and the Beast film.

[H.E.R.](https://people.com/tv/rb-artist-h-e-r-cast-as-belle-in-abcs-beauty-and-the-beast-live-special/) played the lead role of Belle, with [Josh Groban](https://people.com/tag/josh-groban/) as her beast. [RELATED GALLERY: Remembering Angela Lansbury's Life in Pictures](https://people.com/movies/angela-lansbury-life-in-pictures/) [For more on Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.](https://open.spotify.com/show/4Q6v7kS3MbYL7pchuhg5XM) But [the film's composer] [Alan Menken](https://people.com/music/disney-composer-alan-menken-officially-an-egot-daytime-emmy-win/) was on stage with me playing the piano, and that comforted me a great deal." "Run along again to the cupboard, Chip," she said to the audience's applause. "It was such an epic moment in my career to perform his own song with him there next to me," she continued of the tender moment. [honored to be asked to play that role](https://ew.com/tv/disney-beauty-and-the-beast-abc-special-her-josh-groban-exclusive-preview/)," Twain, 57, previously told EW. [Shania Twain](http://people.com/tag/shania-twain), who plays Mrs. Lansbury voiced the character of Mrs. Potts in this latest revival, finished singing the ["Beauty and the Beast"](https://people.com/tag/beauty-and-the-beast/) song, a projection of the animated teapot and Lansbury emerged behind her with 1925-2022 displayed, to honor [Lansbury's 96 years of life](https://people.com/movies/angela-lansbury-life-in-pictures/). [Murder, She Wrote](https://people.com/tv/how-angela-lansbury-landed-her-murder-she-wrote-role-exclusive/), the London-born star [left a legacy](https://people.com/movies/angela-lansbury-dead-at-96/) that includes six [Tony Awards](https://people.com/tag/tony-awards/), a [Screen Actors Guild](https://people.com/tag/academy-awards/https://people.com/tag/sag-awards/) Life Achievement Award, an American National Medal of the Arts, a Kennedy Center Honor, an honorary [Oscar](https://people.com/tag/academy-awards/) and a [2014 damehood](https://people.com/royals/angela-proud-made-dame-queen-elizabeth/) from [Queen Elizabeth](https://people.com/tag/queen-elizabeth/). [Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration](https://people.com/movies/disneys-1991-beauty-and-the-beast-fun-facts/) paid tribute to the late [Angela Lansbury](http://people.com/tag/angela-lansbury) in a moving way on Thursday during ABC's premiere of the live TV musical.

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'Beauty and the Beast' Anniversary Special Stars H.E.R., Josh Groban (Rolling Stone)

'Beauty and the Beast' 30th anniversary special starring H.E.R. and Josh Groban aired on ABC featuring Martin Short, Rita Moreno, and Shania Twain.

Throughout the promotion of Beauty and the Beast – A 30th Celebration, H.E.R. [Beauty and the Beast – A 30th Celebration](https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/watch-2022-beauty-and-the-beast-live-tv-special-online-stream-1234646397/), a part-live action, part-animated anniversary celebration of the classic film, H.E.R. is me, but at the same time it’s a new chapter of my life,” she added. Potts, Gaston, and the narrator, respectively. The singer starred in the special as Belle alongside [Josh Groban](https://www.rollingstone.com/t/josh-groban/), who took up the mantle as the gentle Beast. But halfway through the song, as the guests twirled around in monochromatic outfits, the singer slipped away, only to emerge seconds later with her hair let down and the fluff of her dress removed to make room for her stained-glass electric guitar.

How to watch the “Beauty and the Beast” ABC special (Deseret News)

According to Decider, the 30th celebration featured H.E.R. as Belle, Josh Groban as the Beast and Joshua Henry as Gaston, and included Alan Menken's music from ...

My review of the show, as a fan of “Beauty and the Beast,” is an A+ rating. [TV Line](https://tvline.com/lists/beauty-and-the-beast-live-review-abc-best-worst-moments/paige-ohara-cameo/) featured a poll on its website about the performance and the plurality of respondents to the poll gave it a rating of “excellent.” TV Line’s review focused on both what they liked and what they had questions about, but noted — like CNN — that H.E.R.’s performance was a great part of the show. If you’re a fan of the original, this one is worth a watch. [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/15/entertainment/beauty-and-the-beast-live-abc/index.html) concluded its review by saying, “If this is what Disney leans into in forthcoming princess iterations, be our guest.” The review also said, “Luckily, the artists at the center of the live performances and dance numbers brought the show to life in a way that brought a castle’s-worth of magic to the stage in a vibrant display that more than adequately honored the beloved 1991 movie.” The reviewer’s favorite performances of the show were H.E.R. I enjoyed the new twists on the show, like H.E.R’s guitar performance, and thought that she did a great job with her part as Belle. [Decider](https://decider.com/2022/12/15/how-to-watch-abc-beauty-and-the-beast-30-celebration/), the 30th celebration featured H.E.R.

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This Is the Live-action Beauty and the Beast We Always Deserved (Vulture)

ABC aired a Disney 30th-anniversary celebration of 'Beauty and the Beast' starring H.E.R. and Josh Groban doing musical numbers from the film and ...

[Josh Groban](https://www.vulture.com/2022/09/sweeney-todd-broadway-josh-groban-annaleigh-ashford.html) as the Beast — the two of them doing their best doe-eyed Disney princess and brooding prince while making it very much their own (of course, H.E.R. The production built on the format of The Little Mermaid 30th-anniversary broadcast from 2019 — live musical performances complete with elaborate sets and dancers intercut with animated scenes from the movie — and improved on it tenfold with more creative approaches to filming and staging and interstitial segments narrated by [Rita Moreno](https://www.vulture.com/article/lifetime-christmas-movie-santa-bootcamp.html) in a fabulous perm to keep the momentum going. The best part of this whole thing, obviously, is the costumes, which prove that you can put a million motion-capture stickers on Dan Stevens face, but it will never capture the emotion of a giant Beast puppet with a big static mask maneuvered by Josh Groban singing from inside its ribcage and looking like a boy in a mecha anime. David Alan Grier as Cogsworth in giant hoop-pantaloons (like a hoop-skirt but pantaloons)? Now, I know her as the tiny person who lives inside of my TV who is the best Disney princess since Moana. as the tiny person who lives inside of my TV and emerges once a year to perform on awards shows.

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I Can't Erase the Beauty and the Beast Live Show From My Brain (Esquire.com)

Belle shreds? Martin Short's questionable French accent? Shania Twain as the Teapot?!

ABC aired the special live last night—and you can stream it now on [Disney+](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/g29441135/best-disney-plus-shows/). (And sing!) So Belle decides to teach the Beast about love in order to break the spell. She tries to rescue him—then learns that the Beast is actually a prince who was cursed by a witch. [H.E.R](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/music/a35839263/2021-grammys-awards-winners-recap-analysis-album-of-the-year/) could act? [Only Murders in the Building ](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a40589834/only-murders-in-the-building-season-3/) [Season Three](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a40589834/only-murders-in-the-building-season-3/) production? Belle, a bookish teen, is minding her business when her dad is suddenly kidnapped by the Beast. The two lovebirds, of course, fall for each other and the rest is history. [rom-com](https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a29272/best-romantic-comedies-for-guys/). You know the story by now. If you’re not game to watch the full show, don’t worry! The TV special celebrated 30 years of the classic tale, starring H.E.R as Belle and Josh Groban as the Beast. On Thursday night, the R&B artist proved her acting chops in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast live show.

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Review Roundup: BEAUTY & THE BEAST: A 30th CELEBRATION ... (Broadway World)

Last night, ABC celebrated 30 years of Beauty & the Beast with a special live action/animated hybrid special. With the special now available to stream on ...

Watch musical performances from the special [here](/article/VIDEOS-Watch-BEAUTY-THE-BEAST-A-30TH-CELEBRATION-Musical-Numbers-20221216). [Laughing Place](https://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2022/12/14/what-to-expect-from-abcs-beauty-and-the-beast-a-30th-celebration/): "For the most part, the lip-synching is excusable. Check out photos from the special [here](/article/Photos-Paige-OHara-Alan-Menken-More-Appear-in-BEAUTY-THE-BEAST-A-30TH-CELEBRATION-20221216). Surprisingly, one of the most elaborate numbers from the movie not involving magical furniture was pretty perfectly translated to live-action." We never imagined what Beauty and the Beast's title track would sound like on electric guitar - and now we never want it any other way." [Josh Groban](/people/Josh-Groban/) as The Beast, [Joshua Henry](/people/Joshua-Henry/) as Gaston, [Rita Moreno](/people/Rita-Moreno/) as The Narrator, [Martin Short](/people/Martin-Short/) as Lumiere, [David Alan Grier](/people/David-Alan-Grier/) as Cogsworth, [Shania Twain](/people/Shania-Twain/) as Mrs.

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