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'Beauty and the Beast' Live Special - Full Cast Revealed for ABC's 2022 Production!

Beauty and the Beast‘s 30th anniversary will be celebrated tonight on ABC with a live-action special starring H.E.R. as Belle and Josh Groban as The Beast!

The star-studded production, which was pre-recorded, will feature a blend of animated footage and live-action performances to pay tribute to the original Disney movie.

The never-before-seen musical performances will feature brand-new sets and breathtaking costumes inspired by the classic story.

The special airs TONIGHT (December 15) at 8pm EST on ABC and will be available for streaming the next day on Disney+.

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H.E.R., Josh Groban, Rita Moreno & More Celebrate 'Beauty & The Beast: A 30th Celebration' Just Days Ahead Of The Premiere!

The stars of ABC’s Beauty And The Beast: A 30th Celebration are ready for the show!

H.E.R. and Josh Groban joined all their co-stars including Martin Short, Rita Moreno, Joshua Henry, David Alan Grier, Rizwan Manji, Jon Jon Briones and Leo Abelo Perry for the premiere held at the Carondelet House in Los Angeles on Tuessday (December 13) – just a few days ahead of the television special.

“I love when there are celebrations of work we’ve had for a long time,” Josh shared with ABC News about bringing the classic animated story to life. “We have a real reason with the 30th.”

He added, “I was 10 years old and I speak for everyone in the cast we’ve loved this since we were kids and we feel very excited to be part of this ambitious, fun celebration of something we all love and hopefully people watching will love it as well.”

H.E.R. added, “I think I’m staying true to who Belle was and I think I’m bringing it out more. She had such a strength and a bravery about her and I really want people to see that in this version.”

The Wonderful World of Disney and ABC presents Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration will air TONIGHT, Thursday, December 15, at 8 p.m. on ABC.

Stay tuned for the full cast list!

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ABC Reveals 'Beauty and The Beast' Poster for 2022 Special, Full Cast Announced!

ABC’s upcoming Beauty and The Beast special will be airing in a couple weeks and the network has shared a full cast photo!

H.E.R. and Josh Groban will be playing the title characters in the special alongside a star-studded supporting cast, which includes country music superstar Shania Twain.

The two-hour animated and live-action blended special will pay tribute to the original Disney Animation’s Beauty and the Beast and its legacy by showcasing the fan-favorite movie, along with new memorable musical performances, taking viewers on a magical adventure through the eyes of Belle.

Beauty and The Beast: A 30th Celebration will air on Thursday, December 15 at 8pm on ABC and will be available the next day on Disney+.

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ABC Adds More Stars for 'Beauty and the Beast' Special, Including Shania Twain - Latest Update!

More cast members have been announced for the upcoming Beauty and the Beast special that will air on ABC this holiday season, and this cast list is shaping up to be amazing!

Shania Twain is one of the seven cast members who have been announced for Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration, which is billed as a “reimagining” of the 1991 animated movie. The special will blend animation and live-action performances. While it will be taped in front of a live audience, the special is not slated to air live.

Oscar and Grammy-winning entertainer H.E.R. was previously announced to be playing Belle. Now, more cast members have been confirmed for the special.

The special will air on Thursday, December 15 at 8/7c on ABC and will stream on Disney+ the next day.

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Listen to Sara Bareilles & Broadway's Star-Studded 'Into the Woods' Cast Sing Sondheim's Music!

The official cast recording for the Broadway revival of Into the Woods has been released and you can listen to Sara Bareilles and the star-studded cast performing Stephen Sondheim‘s beloved music!

Sara, Patina Miller, Brian d’Arcy James, Phillipa Soo, Gavin Creel, and Joshua Henry led the original cast of the revival and are all featured on the album.

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series actress Julia Lester is also featured on the album as Little Red Riding Hood. She made her Broadway debut in the revival!

Into the Woods is currently running on Broadway through January 8. The full album just got a digital release and it will receive a physical release on December 2.

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ABC Announces Cast for 'Beauty and the Beast' Special Starring H.E.R. as Belle

ABC will be airing a special version of Beauty and the Beast later this year to celebrate the beloved movie’s 30th anniversary.

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration will be a “reimagining” of the 1991 animated movie. The special will blend animation and live-action performances. While it will be taped in front of a live audience, the special is not slated to air live.

Oscar and Grammy-winning entertainer H.E.R. was previously announced to be playing Belle. Now, more cast members have been confirmed for the special.

The special will air on Thursday, December 15 at 8/7c on ABC and will stream on Disney+ the next day.

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Broadway's 'Into the Woods' Announces Exciting New Cast Starting September 6!

The Broadway revival of Into the Woods will have a new cast starting September 6 and there are some exciting names on the list, including a real-life married couple!

Sara Bareilles led the cast of the revival when the show began performances earlier this summer following a successful two-week run at New York City Center. She will be leaving the show on September 4 alongside some other original cast members.

Into the Woods first premiered on Broadway in 1987, winning three Tony Awards including Best Score and Best Book for Stephen Sondheim. It has since been produced throughout the world and was adapted into a major motion picture in 2014. This production marks its first time on Broadway in 20 years.

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