Paige O’Hara and Richard White to Cameo in ‘Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration’
If you’ve been following along with MickeyBlog, you’ll know that an exciting entertainment offering debuts this week. Recently, Disney announced that Paige O’Hara and Richard White will cameo in Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration!
Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration
The countdown has begun! Celebrating a tale as old as time, the special will air on ABC this Thursday, December 15 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Viewers can catch it on Disney+ the next day as well. The feature blends animation and live-action in a two-hour reimagining of Beauty and the Beast.
Filmed in front of a live audience at Disney Studios, D23 recently announced that a couple of beloved characters from the animated classic will be making an appearance.
Paige O’Hara and Richard White
O’Hara famously voiced Belle in the 1991 film. In the upcoming feature, she will act as a librarian.
White played the voice of Gaston, one of Disney’s most beloved villains. He will be the town baker.
Both will premiere in the opening number, “Belle.” Those who enjoy discovering Easter eggs will appreciate special touches like the sign for Woolverton’s Books, which pays tribute to original screenplay writer Linda Woolverton.
Alan Menken
In addition to O’Hara and White, Disney Legend Alan Menken will join the cast! Composer of the animated classic, he’ll be playing the piano in the “Belle” sequence.
As reported before, an abundance of stars will participate in the celebration. H.E.R., Josh Groban, Joshua Henry, Martin Short, David Alan Grier, and Shania Twain are just a few that will be on hand to entertain fans.
Beauty and the Beast
30 years ago, Beauty and the Beast was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. It made history as the first animated film to ever be considered.
The movie ended up winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Its signature track, “Beauty and the Beast” also won an Oscar for Best Original Song.
With so many accomplishments, its success boils down to a heartwarming story that continues to resonate with fans. Make sure to tune in this week as Paige O’Hara and Richard White join the cast of Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration!