‘Beauty and the Beast’ Story and Characters | The Box Seat Babes Podcast

There’s nothing quite like re-experiencing a film from your childhood in an entirely different way, pushing us to engage with the material through a different lens. As someone who has been a hardcore fan of Disney’s animated film Beauty and the Beast, getting the chance to witness this tale as old as time on stage at The Fisher Theatre for the first time ever was nothing short of magical. Broadway in Detroit officially began its 2025-2026 season with this incredible show, with the classic story and characters coming to life here in Metro Detroit!

In this episode of the Box Seat Babes podcast, hosts Brian Kitson and RJ Miller-Zelinko discuss the tale as old as time and the characters within the North American touring production of Beauty and the Beast! Listen as these two break down the changes to the story we all know and love, and if the film translates well to a theatrical experience. Which characters are vastly different from their animated counterparts? Whose performance perfectly captured Beauty and the Beast? Join in on the discussion and let us know your thoughts about this musical @BoxSeatBabes on all social media platforms!

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