Joe Otterson TV ReporterABC is celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Beauty and The Beast” with a hybrid broadcast special.The two-hour special will include live never-before-seen musical performances and features brand-new sets and costumes inspired by the classic story.
Each performance is created to pay homage while also adding to the iconic story for viewers at home. Songs from the original animated classic will be performed in front of a live audience at Disney Studios, though the special will not be shot live.The special will air on ABC on Dec.
15 at 8 p.m. ET and will be available to stream the following day on Disney+. Jon M. Chu is executive producing with Hamish Hamilton onboard to direct.
The cast for the special will be announced at a later date. “‘Beauty and the Beast’ is a timeless story and we’re so fortunate to work with creative mastermind Jon M.
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