Disney’s Magnificence and the Beast at Camino Actual Playhouse (’24)

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Erin Tierney and Tom Patrick Proprofsky enjoyment of Camino Actual Playhouse’s manufacturing of Disney’s Magnificence and the Beast.

Disney’s Magnificence and the Beast opened on Broadway 30 years in the past in 1994. With an upcoming U.S. Nationwide Tour to be mounted subsequent yr and Disney Theatrical Group celebrating its 30 years on Broadway, no time might be extra becoming for local people theatre, Camino Actual Playhouse, is staying the household favourite musical.

Directed by Robb Rigg (Co-Founding father of The South Orange County College of the Arts) with choreography by Joanna Tsang-Segelson, this group manufacturing proves that Disney’s Magnificence and the Beast nonetheless has the flexibility to captivate audiences of younger and outdated if the Friday evening viewers’s enthusiastic standing ovation was something to evaluate it on.

Does Camino Actual Playhouse deliver something new to Disney’s Magnificence and the Beast that hasn’t been seen or executed in 30 years? No. Nevertheless, that’s to not say that this present isn’t deserving of its prolonged run and having 85% of its tickets offered earlier than opening evening. The place does the present proves its magic? With its enthusiastic and interesting solid, led by the charming Erin Tierney (Belle) and hilarious Tom Patrick Proprofsky (Gaston), the present makes for a captivating and delightfully clear night out for the entire household in San Juan Capistrano, California.

Erin Tierney makes her Camino Actual Playhouse debut as Belle however she isn’t any stranger to Disney magic as an leisure solid member on the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. Her Belle is contemporary and exquisite. She demonstrates nice comedic timing in “Me” and a magical smile that invitations you to take a position your consideration and curiosity in her efficiency throughout the present. Her second act solo, “A Change in Me” is her strongest second vocally as she convinces the viewers consider that maybe her relationship with the Beast isn’t a case of Stockholm syndrome.

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The present’s final scene stealers nevertheless need to be Tom Patrick Proprofsky as Gaston and Jason Pascual as his sidekick LeFou. These two are hilarious and had the viewers holding their sides from laughing so exhausting. I do have to wonder if Proprofsky might need not made a most convincing Beast however there is no such thing as a denying that his efficiency as Gaston is without doubt one of the finest causes to fork out the money to see Camino Actual Playhouse’s manufacturing of Disney’s Magnificence and the Beast.

Teaming up with Proprofsky and Pascual in Act Two as Monsieur D’Arque is Wealthy Hutchinson who completely matches the casting evaluation as “slimy, creepy, and conniving” with surprisingly coMMAnding tenor vocals in “Maison des Lunes”.

Rounding out the corporate of villagers are Gary Greene (Maurice), who has a sensible chemistry with Erin Tierney, and Maggie Kuhn, Lauren Lugo, and Brooke Lynn Belt because the Foolish Women. Of the 4 actors, Maggie Kuhn was one I couldn’t tear my eyes away from. It was a delight to see a lady over 40 being solid as one of many Foolish Women and her comedic chemistry with Proprofsky was aces.

Within the enchanted fortress, Winston Peacock gave a commendable efficiency because the Beast though he appeared to be shortchanged as a result of for some purpose Costume Designer Brigitte Harper determined to have him go and not using a tail and so he spent 90% of his time on stage fidgeting together with his cape.

His trustworthy servants had been all standouts nevertheless and made up for his or her lackluster costuming decisions with their sturdy vocals and nice comedic timing. Charlie Massey (Cogsworth) and Lauren Belt (Madame de la Grande Bouche) impressed with their vocals and Sarah Glick‘s Babette was positively lovable and hilariously matched by Christopher Vournas‘ Lumiere and Kathy Villanueva (Mrs. Potts) did the title music justice along with her attractive soprano.

All in all, the lead solid of Disney’s Magnificence and the Beast at Camino Actual Playhouse did justice to their iconic roles and did an excellent job shifting the present alongside at a brisk tempo.

Sadly, Brigitte Harper‘s costume design decisions left so much to be desired. Once you cost $42-52 per ticket, your viewers expects excellence in all elements of the manufacturing and but the costuming and hair decisions had been at instances … deplorable. There may be simply no different method to describe it.

Take as an illustration, Belle’s yellow ballgown. This gown is what little ladies ought to be dreaming about as they curl up of their beds after they get dwelling from the present. A white Petticoat (?) hanging under the gown dragged and seemed as if a seamstress might need forgotten to pin it up iNFLicting the enduring look to be a horrible letdown whereas Belle’s rose gown that she wears in Act Two throughout “One thing There” and the Library scene seemed as if it was not less than two sizes too massive for Belle and he or she was actually sporting a hand-me-down from Madame de la Grande Bouche. Awkward! And that is the main girl’s costume choice we’re speaking about!

I gained’t even trouble occurring concerning the ensemble costumes throughout “Be Our Visitor” and “Human Once more”. Simply suffice it to say that when you’ll be able to’t inform what enchanted objects the solid are alleged to be, you’re in hassle.

On the subject of group theater, I attempt to keep optimistic and but when the viewers is predicted to shell out between $42-52 per ticket I really feel obligated to level out a present’s weak level.

In search of some Disney magic? Desire a enjoyable evening out with the household? If you happen to haven’t but purchased your tickets to see Camino Actual Playhouse’s manufacturing of Disney’s Magnificence and the Beast, go for the performances. The solid give it their all and with the above talked about highlights you’ll get pleasure from your self tremendously. Nevertheless, for those who would discover cheesy costume decisions and unusual wig/hair decisions by the ensemble to be distracting – this may not be the present for you.

My due to Leslie Eisner and Camino Actual Playhouse for my complimentary admission to evaluate Disney’s Magnificence and the Beast. All opinions are my very own.

Come See Disney’s Magnificence and the Beast

The place: Camino Actual Playhouse, 31776 El Camino Actual, San Juan Capistrano, California 92675

When: Might 26, 2024 – June 16, 2024 (Tickets)

What’s Up Subsequent: Jekyll & Hyde – The Musical, September 6, 2024 – September 22, 2024 (Tickets)

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