NEW YORK — Fergie L. Philippe first saw the stage musical “Beauty and the Beast” pretty late, as a freshman in college. Kyra ...

Based on the 1991 animated film, “Beauty and the Beast” tells the story of Belle, a young woman in ... including “Be Our Guest” and “Gaston.” The witty dialogue is by Linda Woolverton.

Hugh Jackman’s big break – as the villainous Gaston in the 1990s production of Beauty and the Beast – began with a casual audition in the lobby of Melbourne’s Hotel Windsor.

Based on the 1991 animated film, “Beauty and the Beast” tells the story of Belle, a young woman in ... including “Be Our Guest” and “Gaston.” The witty dialogue is by Linda Woolverton.