The team behind Melbourne’s groundbreaking ‘90s Beauty and the Beast production couldn’t find an actor for the role of Gaston – until Jackman wowed them and subsequently launched his career.

The show features catchy songs written by composer Alan Menken and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, including “Be Our ...

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including “Be Our Guest” and “Gaston.” The witty dialogue is by Linda Woolverton. “Beauty and the Beast” was the first animated movie to receive an Oscar nomination for best picture.

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A Beauty and the Beast gallery recently opened at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts. FOX19 NOW’s Jason Maxwell has the story. See a spelling ...