Beauty and the Beast. Really.

Beauty and the Beast. Really.

Book, Music and Lyrics by Rick Abbot

Beauty and the Beast. Really.

Beauty and the Beast. Really.

Book, Music and Lyrics by Rick Abbot

Overview

Unexpected and hilarious twists make this version of the classic an entirely different romp for the whole family. The cast of seven play nine roles: Beauty, The Beast, Father, Mother, Stepsister, Boyfriend, a hound dog, a theatrical entrepreneur and a hopelessly inept tap dancer whose thankless job is to distract the audience during the scene alterations. There is only a single set that ingeniously converts from farm to castle and back again in a few seconds. Underlying the hilarity is a solid message about true beauty.

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Cautions

  • Caution Alcohol Alcohol

Details

  • Genre: Fantasy, Romantic Comedy
  • Time Period: 19th Century
  • Cast Attributes: Expandable casting
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences

Authors

Rick Abbot

Rick Abbot is one of several pen names for prolific playwright Jack Sharkey (1931-1992). Mr. Sharkey was born on May 6, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois. He began writing when he was 10 years old. He graduated from college with a BA in Creative Writing and taught school from 1953 to ...
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