I am thrilled to share What's Happening! You know I love theater and you probably know Little Diva loves princesses so when I heard Beauty and the Beast was coming to Austin, an audible squeal echoed through the house. That's right! Lexus Broadway in Austin at Texas Performing Arts is bringing Disney's Beauty and the Beast to the Bass Concert Hall.   "Be our guest..." immediately began singing in my ears. I am so excited to take Little Diva to opening night. This will be her first "grown-up" theater experience. Just look how lush this production is... We all know the story -- the beautiful and smart Belle, misunderstood in her own provincial town finds herself in a mysterious castle surrounded by magical housewares and a very grumpy prince-turned-Beast. As the two grow to know each other, love blooms but will it come in time to save the Beast from the curse? 

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast features the animated film’s Academy Award®-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, with additional songs composed by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice. The book is written by Linda Woolverton.The original creators of the Broadway production are together again for this new touring production. The play is Directed by Rob Roth and Choreographed by Matt West, with Costume Design by Ann Hould-Ward (Tony Award® winner for her work on Disney’s Beauty and the Beast), Lighting Design by Natasha Katz (three-time Tony Award® winner), Scenic Design by Stanley A. Meyer, Sound Design by John Petrafesa Jr. and Music Supervision by Michael Kosarin.

 I cannot wait!Do you want to join me? Here are the details:WHO:               Lexus Broadway in Austin at Texas Performing ArtsWHAT:              Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the award-winning worldwide smash hit   Broadway musicalWHEN:             October 7-12, 2014; Tuesday – Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 11am, 3:30p.m. & 8 p.m.; Sunday at 1 p.m.WHERE:           Bass Concert Hall / 2350 Robert Dedman Drive / Austin, TXTICKETS:         Start at $30. Tickets are available at BroadwayinAustin.com, the Bass Concert Hall box office, all Texas Box Office Outlets, by phone at (512) 477-6060. For groups of 10 or more, call (877) 275-3804 or email Austin.groups@broadwayacrossamerica.com.