Beauty and The Beast at Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis

This phenomenal Disney epic made its Broadway debut in the mid ‘90s and immediately it turned into a monumental hit for Disney and theater fans! This summer of 2025, Beauty and the Beast the musical comes knockin’ and it’s guaranteed to be a roaring North American trek! It’s time for this Disney classic to make its stellar comeback, and what’s a better way to showcase a whirlwind production than having an astounding run at Mineeapolis’ Orpheum Theatre! This Tony Award winning musical features a romantic storyline by Tony nominated and Laurence Olivier Award-winning playwright Linda Woolverton, music by esteemed composer Howard Ashman and lyrics by multi awar winning lyricists Sir Tim Rice and Alan Menken! Hailed as one of the most finest musicals during its first Broadwayrun, Beauty and the Beast is a brilliantly produced epic that proviedes superb visuals and a riveting score! So hurry and secure passes as early as now! 

Beauty and The Beast Tickets

A Tony Award winning musical!

It’s a captivating story that can literally transform a monster! Beauty and the Beast the musical showcases immense timelessness as it brings another series of groundbreaking productions to major theaters across North America. The musical, based on the 1991 Disney film with the same title, is one of the firsts Disney stories to be adapted for the stage! It’s also the first Disney musical to feature a libretto by a woman playwright, Linda Woolverton. It’s a tale as old as time but audiences can’t get enough of it. So here we are – three decades since its Broadway debut, Beauty and the Beast still makes audiences’ hearts skip a beat.

From the big screen to the big stage, the story of Beauty and the Beast never fails to make viewers fall in love. This epic perfectly captures the riveting storyline of the hit film. The two-act musical brings out the most extraordinary talents in the circuit – from cast to creative team – it’s a guaranteed heartwarming spectacle! This year, the musical celebrates its 30th year anniversary production. This showdown is surefire to bring an even bigger, better, and more awe-inspiring bonanza. This musical will be conquering Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis for a limited time, so if you’re keen on witnessing the enigmatic love story between Belle and the Beast, this is your opportunity!

See the all time favorite characters like the beautiful and kind heart Belle and the highly misunderstood Beast. The kooky castle folks Gaston, Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Le Fou,  and Cogsworth are here to turn the show into a phenomenal and humorful experience. You’ll be glad to know that this musical is an absolute ode to the beloved film but it’s a next level spectacle that will surely have you laughing one moment and crying the next.

Beauty and the Beast delivers top calibre production this summer season. Boasting the brilliant book by Linda Woolverton and music and lyrics by award-winning composers and lyricists Howard Ashman, Alan Menken, and Tim Rice. The original Broadway production also brought out all the most gifted creative talents in circuit, including acclaimed director Robert Jess Roth, award-winning choreographer Matt West, multi awarded music arranger David Friedmann, and sound designer John Petrafesa Jr. The breathtaking visuals brought the world of Beauty and the Beast to life and it’s thanks to Tony Award-winning costume designer Ann Hould-Ward and critically regarded set designer Stan Meyer and Tony Award winning lighting designers Natasha Katz. The renewed production features work by director Roberta Emerson with choreographer James Tuuao, lighting designer Kathy Wiebe, scenic designer Joe Klug, and sound designer Anthony Narciso.

The musical, deemed as one of the most excellently produced showcases during its debut year earned a staggering amount of prestigious accolades, including securing a Tony Award out of a whopping nine nominations. The musical secured the Tony Award for Best Costume – with Ann Hould Ward’s intricate designs and meticulous work ethic, the show was sure to serve spectacular looks. Aside from Tonys, the musical also bagged ten nominations from the Drama Desk Awards. Over in London, the West End production scored Best Musical at the Laurence Olivier Awards. 

The musical has been traveling across the world for over 30 decades, including a magnificent 13-year run on Broadway. In all those years, theater critics were astoundedly impressive by Beauty and the Beast. Broadway World revealed in an updated review that the musical feels new again. “Beauty and the Beast is just the latest in a string of fresh and thoughtfully produced shows.” Meanwhile, the international production of Beauty and the Beast is also making some serious waves, “Almost 30 years after the much-loved original Australian production, Beauty and the Beast the Musical benefits from a modern presentation of the original design and some judicious tweaking of the score. Amidst the stage magic, the key focus is clearly upon the performers, who successfully bring the full romance and humour of the time-honoured story to life,” critic Simon Parris wrote.

“Fresh and thoughtfully produced” – Broadway World

“Full of boisterous numbers and deeply felt emotion” – The Guardian

“Mesmerizing visual spectacle” – Time Out

From its impressively updated scenic design and reworked score, the musical immensely impressed The Guardian’s critic. “Stanley A Meyer’s scenic design is all storybook charm with a touch of rococo, a pastoral playfulness united by Alan Menken’s music with its gorgeous orchestration and full-bodied fantasy,” wrote reviewer Cassie Tongue. Over in Time Out, there was nothing but good words, “With its captivating performances, stunning visuals, and a story that resonates with audiences of all ages, this production will leave you spellbound and fulfilled.”

This visually and aurally stimulating spectacle is conquering the Orpheum Theatre for its much-awaited Minnepolos stop. The venue is a 2,600 seater theater popular for its great location and state-of-the-art facilities. Sitting right in the middle of Mnneapolis’s bustling Hennepin Avenue, an entertainment district containing four major theaters. Orpheum Theatre has quite a history, including a major renovation for a deeper stage in order to accommodate large productions, such as Beauty and the Beast. Besides being an impressive facility for large scale shows, the theater is also an archetype of top calibre accommodations. Orpheum Theatre is popular for its fantastic ambiance and breathtaking architecture. Indeed, a superb entertainment experience awaits theater lovers this summer as Beauty and the Beast the musical makes the Orpheum Theater its home for over a week.

So come on down and get spellbound by the enigmatic story of Beauty and the Beast! The Disney classic brings the wonderfull world of the cursed castle and its charming characters to life! It’s an exhilarating musical that’s suitable for audiences (young and old, and the young at heart). So hurry and secure your tickets early because Beauty and the Beast the Musical is surefire to be fully packed! Click on the Get Tickets link now!