Be Our Guest for "Beauty and the Beast" At MCCC's Kelsey Theatre Nov. 2-11 10/2/07 Join Belle as she takes on the world - and the Beast. Playful Theatre Productions presents the beloved Disney version of "Beauty and the Beast" at MCCC's Kelsey Theatre. Dates and show times for this unforgettable family musical are: Fridays, Nov. 2 and 9 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, Nov. 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sundays, Nov. 4 and 11 at 2 p.m. Kelsey Theatre is located on the college's West Windsor campus, 1200 Old Trenton Road. With show-stopping musical numbers and a colorful cast of characters, "Beauty and the Beast" tells the story of Belle, a bright young woman trapped in a small, provincial town. When her father Maurice gets lost in the woods, Belle goes after him. Arriving at a secluded castle, she discovers that a beast has imprisoned Maurice, and she bravely decides to trade her freedom for her father's. Belle finds that the Beast is a lonely and miserable creature, not understanding that he too is trapped. A prince who is under the spell of an enchantress, he must find love and be loved in return -- or remain a beast forever. Time is running out. Will Belle help save the Beast or will he be doomed for all eternity? Based on the 1991 animated Disney film, the show has proven wildly popular, with 5,464 Broadway performances between 1994 and 2007, and productions performed around the world. Cara Scharf is Belle and Paul Lasky is the Beast. Cara Scharf: "She really is a funny girl, that Belle." Brought to Kelsey Theatre by Playful Theatre Productions, which presented the memorable "Cats" in 2005 and the beautiful "Cinderella" in 2006, "Beauty and the Beast" features a talented regional cast. The show stars: Cara Scharf as Belle, Paul Lasky as the Beast, Michael Schiumo as Gaston, and Tom Bessellieu as Maurice. Also featured are Vicky Czarnik as Babette, Elijah Davis as Chip, Edgard Garcia as D'Arque, Wayne Irons as Cogsworth, Eileen Luscombe as Mrs. Potts, Elizabeth Martinetti as the Wardrobe, Jacob Porter as Lefou, and Kyrus Westcott as Lumiere. "Silly girls" are played by Eryn LeCroy, Denise Policastro, and Dani Tucci-Juraga. Ensemble members include: Molly Barson, Courtney Braconi, Katie Correll, Drew Cyburt, Isaiah Davis, Leslie Emery, Lucinda Fisher, Marc Flicker, Vince Gagliano, Tricia Glowacki, Andrew Grunther, Tom Hausher, Kristin Heiser, Kristin Keenan, Ellen LaCorte, Ken McCormick, Laura Murey, Jillian Riley, Jeffrey Scharf, Reed Schmidt, Hillary Schranze, Victoria Scialfa, Matt South and Stephen Szemis. Tickets for "Beauty and the Beast" are $16 for adults, $12 for seniors, and $10 for students and children. Free parking is available next to the theater. Tickets may be purchased online via the theater's new E-ticketing system. The system is convenient and easy to use, enabling patrons to select their seating and print out tickets from their home computers. (Or, patrons may request that the tickets be mailed to their homes or held at the Kelsey box office for pick-up.) Purchases via computer may be made up to one hour prior to curtain time. (A small service charge is added to the ticket price.) Tickets may also be purchased by calling the Kelsey Box Office at 609-570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible and provides assisted listening devices upon request. For a complete listing of adult and children's events for the 2007-08 season, visit the Kelsey webpage or call the box office for a brochure. 2007-08 Season Ticket Information Audition Information Directions to MCCC Return to What's New

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