Beauty and the Beast
- Date: Feb 16 - Feb 25, 2024
- Venue: Benedum Center
Choreography: Lew Christensen I Music: P.I. Tchaikovsky
Experience this timeless tale about the transformative power of love, played out against the backdrop of an enchanted forest full of magical creatures. With its gorgeous costumes, magnificent choreography and sets that come alive, the captivating Beauty and the Beast is sure to delight both the young and the young at heart.
Artists: Colin McCaslin and Marisa Grywalski | Photography: Rieder Photography
Beauty and the Beast is presented by:
Performance Times
Friday, February 16, 2024 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 17, 2024 – 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 17, 2024 – 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 18, 2024 – 2:00 PM
Friday, February 23, 2024 – 11:00 AM – Student Matinee
Friday, February 23, 2024 – 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 24, 2024 – 2:00 PM
Saturday, February 24, 2024 – 7:30 PM
Sunday, February 25, 2024 – 12:00 PM
Sunday, February 25, 2024 – 4:30 PM – Sensory-friendly Performance
Theater Programs
Learn more about the ballet, the story, the costumes and more with our Audience Guide!
At the Theatre
Expand your experience at the ballet with these free PBT Education programs, open to all ticket holders.
Opening Night Preview* | Friday, Feb. 16 | 6:30 p.m.
Join us to talk with Leslie Young, répétiteur for Beauty and the Beast, about this gorgeous ballet. Ms. Young is a representative and répétiteur for the works of choreographer Lew Christensen, and is currently on faculty at Miami City Ballet School.
Artist Q&A* | Friday, Feb. 16 | after the 7:30 p.m. performance
Meet tonight’s Beauty and Beast, PBT principal artists Hannah Carter and Lucius Kirst! Bring your questions about the performance!
Family Workshop | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 12:45 p.m.
It’s always easier for kids to appreciate and understand the performance with a little preparation! Join us for a story time and craft with Kristin McLain, PBT’s costume director! For this program go around to the back of the theater building and enter at the Stage Door of the Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave. Space is limited, please register.
Artist Q&A* | Saturday, Feb. 17 | after the 7:30 p.m. performance
Meet PBT artist Sam DerGregorian and tonight’s “Beauty,” soloist artist Diana Yohe! Bring your questions about the performance!
Curtain Up!* | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 1 p.m.
Join Barbara Bears, PBT rehearsal director, for this truly special opportunity to watch the last few minutes of company class on stage and to discuss the Sunday performance. Barbara joined PBT in 2023; she was a dancer with the Houston Ballet for more than 20 years, including as a principal dancer for 15 of those years. After her retirement from the stage she served as a teacher and coach for Houston Ballet, Houston Ballet 2, and the Ben Stevenson Academy before joining the professional company’s artistic staff as a rehearsal director in 2016.
Artist Q&A* | Friday, Feb. 23 | after the 7:30 p.m. performance
Meet tonight’s “Beauty” and “Beast,” PBT principal artist Tommie Lin O’Hanlon and soloist artist Corey Bourbonniere, and PBT artist Amanda Morgan, who is portraying three roles in this performance! Bring your questions for the artists!
*We’ll be in the Orchestra level (first floor) of the theater; no registration needed for these programs.