Beauty and the Beast Roars into Ashland

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Presents Disney Classic June 7-October 14

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 2017 production of Disney's Beauty and the Beast will run June 7-October 14 in the Allen Elizabethan Theatre. The beloved musical tells the story of a young woman who falls in love with a cursed prince. The production will feature stunning sets and costumes, and a cast of talented actors and singers.

Though OSF has a positive track record with classic musicals, the decision to produce Beauty and the Beast was not without its risks. The musical is a popular and well-known property, and there was some concern that it would not translate well to the Elizabethan stage. However, the production has been a critical and commercial success, and has been praised for its faithfulness to the original film.

The small town of Ashland, Oregon, has a big secret: it's home to one of the best Shakespeare festivals in the world. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) has been producing world-class theater for over 80 years, and its productions have been seen by millions of people around the globe.