PRESS RELEASE

BROADWAY'S CLASSIC MUSICAL
Sponsored in part by the City of Gig Harbor

music by Alan Menken
lyrics by Howard Ashman & Tim Rice
Book by Linda Woolverton
Directed by JEFF RICHARDS
Choreography by VICKI RICHARDS
Musical Direction HOWARD KNICKERBOCKER
GROUP DISCOUNTS FOR 20 or more!

AUG 7-23, 2009

Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 pm; Sundays at 3 pm

SPECIAL APPEARANCES

Your favorite Disney Characters from Beauty & the Beast will be making special appearances around Gig Harbor. Bring your kids & camera to meet and have a free photo opportunity with them.
* August 1st - Uptown Gig Harbor, in front of the Galaxy Theatres from 1pm-3pm
* August 4th - Downtown Gig Harbor, for Summer Sounds at Skansie from 5:30-6:30pm

"Be our Guest" for this enchanting production of "a tale as old as time" at our newly re-modeled theatre space. Relive all the romance and magic of the classic Disney film in this magical production that brings to life the classic love story of Belle and the Beast, and features Disney character favorites like Gaston, Lumiere, Mrs. Potts and more. Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage recounts the beauty of the original film. Through the use of extravagant costumes and vivid set pieces, showstopping dance numbers, and 5 classic songs—including "Be Our Guest" and "Beauty and the Beast"—it's a show that promises a fairy tale ending every time.

WHO: Paradise Theatre

WHERE: 9911 Burnham Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Buy tickets online at: www.paradisetheatre.org or by calling 253-851-PLAY

Attention Media: We would love to have you review our show! Please call us for comps to opening weekend.
Purchase tickets online: www.paradisetheatre.org or by calling the Box Office at 253-851-PLAY (7529)

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