Beauty and the Beast, The Musical @Amphitheatre, Sunway Lagoon

Beauty and the Beast, the most beautiful love story ever told has came to life right here at Amphitheatre @Sunway Lagoon. This no other than Beauty and the Beast, The Musical.

 I was invited to attend the gala premiere of this musical where "the Beast emerges with Beauty at Gala Premiere ". :)

With RM4.5 million invested into the musical, Beauty and the Beast will be the first musical at Sunway Lagoon to feature live musicians. Hailing from Philippines, the musicians will be performing under the direction of much celebrated musical director and conductor, David Laugharne, who has been credited in many West End productions.

 The entrance to Amphitheatre @Sunway Lagoon.

Beauty and the Beast is directed by Chris Colby and choreographed by David Kort. These theatre veterans from London’s West End have brought the most dazzling musicals to stages across Europe and Asia. Both Chris and David also led the productions of Peter Pan the Musical, Magical Musicals, Aladdin the Musical, London the Summer Musical, The Adventures of Captain Quack and London Boys at Sunway Lagoon.

 Opening Note by Emcee and one of them actually dress like Beast.

Welcome speech by Mr. HC Cha, CEO of f Sunway Shopping Malls & Theme Parks.

“As Sunway Lagoon gears up to celebrate our 20 Fun Years, we are proud that we can continually provide guests with memorable experiences. Our musicals have always been a magical and collaborative effort between international and local talents. Beauty and the Beast is going to be one of the most unique musicals at Sunway Lagoon to date. We will be featuring live musicians to play the musical score at every show for the first time ever,” said HC Chan, CEO of Sunway Shopping Malls & Theme Parks.

 Next, speech by Ybhg Datuk Dr Victor Wee, Chairman of Tourism Malaysia.

Featuring the live musicians. Hailing from Philippines, the musicians will be performing under the direction of much celebrated musical director and conductor, David Laugharne, who has been credited in many West End productions.

Let the musical begin.....

Beauty and the Beast tells an evergreen tale where true love prevails against all odds. Set in provincial France, a handsome but superficial prince is turned into a grotesque beast by a witch after he refused to offer her shelter. Amanda Salmon as Witch.

The witch gives him a mystical rose to which his curse is bound. If he is unable to love and be loved in return before the last petal falls from the rose, he is doomed to live the rest of his days as a beast. Hamilton Sargent as the Prince/Beast.

When Belle (starring Emily Juniper) , beautiful and witty village girl crosses path with the Beast, will she be able to love him for who he is before he runs out of petals on his mystical rose? For those who grew up with this classic story will find that Beauty and the Beast at Sunway Lagoon will invoke some of the warmest memories and cherished feelings unique to a fairy tale ending. 

 Gaston professes his love to Belle. Gareth Heesom as Gaston.

Gaston has an unlikely charm despite his vapid and self-centred persona. ~Gaston Style~ by Gaston & Ensemble.

 ~No good Deed~ by Witch

 Belle in Beast's castle. 

~Let Me Be Your Star~ by Belle.

 Dinner with the Beast.

Mrs. Potts, Clock and Candle Stick would like you to be their guest.

Beauty and the Beast is all kinds of entertainment for young and young at heart.

 Beauty tries her very best to save Beast.

 Beast turns into a handsome Prince.

 Happily singing.

The musical will be playing at the Amphitheatre @ Sunway Lagoon from 1^st December – 31^st December 2012, daily at 8:00pm (no performances on Wednesdays). 

Ticket prices ranges from RM180, RM130 and RM90 for Adult and RM150, RM 100 and RM70 for Child. Tickets are now available at Sunway Lagoon ticketing counters and www.airasiaredtix.com.

For more information, 

Call 603-56390000,  visit: 

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