PHAMALY presents for Disney's “Beauty and the Beast” July 15, 2010

PHAMALY presents Disney's

“Beauty and the Beast”

Music by Alan Menken; Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice;

Book by Linda Woolverton

Directed by Steve Wilson

Denver – A TALE AS OLD AS TIME, TRUE AS IT CAN BE. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to the PHAMALY stage. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters and songs like Be Our Guest and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of PHAMALY s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

Director Steve Wilson has cast Jenna Bainbridge in the role of Belle and Leonard E. Barrett Jr. in the role of Beast.

Many veteran company members and new actors join the cast including Stephen Hahn (Gaston), Regan Linton (LeFou), Kathleen Traylor (Mrs. Potts) and son Daniel Traylor (Lumiere), Mark Dissette (Cogsworth), David J. Wright (Maurice), Lyndsay Palmer (Babette), Jodi Hogle (Wardrobe), Molly Nash (Chip), Lucy Roucis (Monsieur D'Arque) with the Silly Girls portrayed by Linda Wirth, Amber Marsh and Briana Berthiaume. Rounding out the ensemble is Gregg Vigil, Rhonda Knight, Michael Barlow, Sean McGee, Anna Logan, Katrina Weber, Kathi Wood, Alex Marin, Kevin Pettit, Juliana Trunfio, Devin Vogal Woodall, Don Gabenski, Troy Willis, Laurice Quinn, Donna Gunnison, Jaylen Anders, Kevin Ahl, Julius Gordon and Twanna LaTrice Hill.

Tickets are now on sale for the Physically Handicapped Actors & Musical Artists League’s (PHAMALY) production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Previews begin on July 15 & 16, opening at the Space Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex July 17 through August 15, 2010. PHAMALY’s annual Circle of Stars gala will be held Thursday, August 5. Tickets are $75 and include pre/post show reception and the show.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2:00 p.m., Sundays and 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 26. Tickets are $30 adult, $28 senior/student/military, $24 (Industry Night) Monday, July 26 and $15 for July 15 and 16 previews. A specially discounted Family Four Pack will be available for a limited time only. $99 includes two adult, two student tickets and four small beverages at BackStage Coffee located at the entrance to the Denver Performing Arts Complex.

Tickets can be purchased by calling Denver Center Ticketing at 303-893-4100; online at www.phamaly.org; at Tickets West outlets in all regional King Soopers stores; or at the Denver Center Ticket Office, located at the Helen Bonfils Theatre Complex in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. $22 tickets groups of ten or more - call 303-931-7241.

PHAMALY’s production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast will also be presented under the Stars at the Arvada Center Amphitheatre, August 26 & 27. Tickets range from $10 - $28, for reservations go to www.phamaly.org or call the Arvada Center Box Office at 720-898-7200.

An Audio Described and ASL Signed performance is scheduled for Sunday, August 8 at 2:00 p.m. PHAMALY will offer a backstage sensory tour at 11:00a.m. The sensory tour brings individuals on stage for a tactile experience, touching elements of the set, costumes, and prop pieces. The tour is free but advance reservations are required by calling the PHAMALY office at 303-575-0005 or email [email protected].

Now celebrating its 21st season, PHAMALY is an award winning Colorado based Theatre Company comprised entirely of performers with a wide variety of physical challenges. PHAMALY’s mission is to enable persons with disabilities to showcase their talents and abilities through live performance and to make the performing arts more accessible to everyone.

PHAMALY presents Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The classic musical love story filled with unforgettable characters and songs. Space Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Previews July 15 & 16 - Opens July 17 runs thru August 15. Fri/Sat @ 7:30 p.m.; Sun @ 2p.m.; Monday, July 26 & Thurs, Aug 5 @ 7:30 p.m., $15 for July 15 and 16 previews - $30 adult, $28 senior/student ($99 four-pack available). $24 on Mon, July 26 - $75 on Thurs, Aug 5 – Circle of Stars Gala. Tickets call 303-893-4100; online at www.phamaly.org; Tickets West outlets; or at the Denver Center Ticket Office.