'Beauty and the Beast' musical in Manila

MANILA, Philippines- Celebrating its 20th year, the Disney Theatrical Production is bringing to the Philippines the  â€œBeauty and the Beast” international tour.

Besides the Philippines, this beloved story will be touring  Indonesia, Kazakhstan,  Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.

Here in the Philippines, Ovation Production, which is celebrating its 35th year,  will supervise the musical's production.

“I thank Disney Theatrical Productions, NETworks, and Broadway Entertainment Group for their trust and confidence in Ovation’s ability to mount this grand production in Manila,” said Ovation Production's head Renen de Guia.

“Being a lover of theater and having watched practically all the important musicals in New York and London, and having promoted some of the biggest names in live entertainment for the past 35 years, this is a natural next step for Ovation Productions,” he added.

Disney Theatrical Productions Senior Vice President Ron Kollen said that this tour around Asia and Middle East is “a perfect way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our beloved stage musical.

“We are thrilled to be collaborating with NETWorks and Broadway Entertainment Group, to launch this first-ever international tour.”

The musical that will be directed by  Rob Roth will retell the story of Belle, an ordinary girl who crosses paths with Beast who was cursed and will only return to his true form if he learns to love and be loved as well.

“Beauty and the Beast” musical will be staging in Manila on January 8-25, 2015 8 p.m. with matinees, 2p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at Cultural Center of the Philippines Main Theater, CCP Complex.

Tickets available starting July 30, 2014. Call Ticketworld at 891-99-99 or log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph or Beauty & the Beast hotline: 02 571-8568