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Kyra Belle Johnson
Kyra Belle Johnson
Belle
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Kyra is honored to bring this magical story back to the stage. She previously toured as Sophie in the National Tour of Mamma Mia! TV/Film Credits: Damned If You Do, Role Play, and “FBI.” Proud alumna of Texas State’s BFA Musical Theatre Program. Huge thanks to DGRW and Disney for making this dream come true. Endless gratitude to Colin and her family, given and chosen, for their steadfast love and support. @kyrabellejohnson

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Fergie L. Philippe
Fergie L. Philippe
Beast
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Broadway: Hamilton (Hercules Mulligan/James Madison), Camelot (Sir Sagramore; King Arthur U/S). Off-Broadway: The Connector (Bob Henshaw/Willis Taylor). National Tour: Hamilton (Hercules Mulligan/James Madison). TV/Film: “The Good Fight,” “The Gilded Age,” “Law and Order: SVU,” Space Cadet.  As a puppeteer, he’s worked on projects like Aanika’s Elephants, Jupiter’s Journey to Earth, Rescue Rue, and Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Fergie also directs around the country. Productions include: Death of A Driver, An Unlikely Hero, and Poor People.

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Stephen Mark Lukas
Gaston
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Stephen has appeared on Broadway and on Tour as Nick Arnstein in Funny Girl and Elder Price in The Book of Mormon. Regional: Gaston in Beauty and the Beast (Paper Mill), Joe Hardy in Damn Yankees (Goodspeed – CT Critics Circle nom), Curly in Oklahoma! (Ogunquit Playhouse and Reagle Music Theatre- IRNE nom), Lancelot in Camelot (Westport Country Playhouse). Television: “Elsbeth” (CBS), “FBI: Most Wanted” (CBS) and “Gossip Girl” (CW). Love to my family and B. Follow along: @smlukas

 

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Danny Gardner
Lumiere
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Broadway: Dames At Sea, A Christmas Carol, Flying Over Sunset. Off-Broadway: Lady, Be Good! (City Center Encores!), The NY Summer Spectacular (Radio City), Cheek To Cheek (The York Theater), Time Step (New Victory Theatre), The Opposite of Love (NY Rep). National Tours: White Christmas, 42nd Street. Regional: Dial M For Murder (Geva & Dallas Theater Center), Crazy For You (Signature Theater), Mary Poppins (Seattle 5th Avenue). Love to my wife / castmate Emily. www.danny-gardner.com @dannyjgnyc

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Kathy Voytko
Mrs. Potts
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Broadway: The Music Man, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, Tuck Everlasting, Next To Normal, The Pirate Queen, The Frogs, Nine, Oklahoma! Tours: Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Gentleman’s Guide…Thank you Disney, the amazing BATB company, TRC & CGF! For my loves: John, Alena, & Evelyn.

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Javier Ignacio
Cogsworth
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Broadway: Company (Jamie, Peter, Andy u/s); Side Show (Houdini/Dog Boy). National Tour: Company (Peter); Fiasco’s Into the Woods. Off-Broadway: Fiasco’s Twelfth Night (Sebastian); PublicWorks’ Twelfth Night; Encores! Call Me Madam. Regional Theatres: La Jolla Playhouse, The Kennedy Center, The Asolo Rep and MTWichita. Wichita State University Alum. AEA. www.JavierIgnacio.com

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Harry Francis
Le Fou
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London/West End: Mary Poppins, Cats, Wicked, A Chorus Line, Barnum, Pippin, The Book of Mormon. Tours: Cats, Hairspray, West Side Story, Edward Scissorhands. US: West Side Story, Cats, Newsies, Jersey Boys and Elvis. @HarryRFrancis

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Kevin Ligon
Maurice
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12 Broadway shows including Hello, Dolly!, The Producers, The Secret Garden. Regional: Arthur Whittington in An Old-Fashioned Family Murder (New Theatre), Herr Schultz in Cabaret (Goodspeed), Pirelli in Sweeney Todd (Kennedy Center). TV: “Blue Bloods,” “The Good Fight,” “Law & Order: SVU.”

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Holly Ann Butler
Madame
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Broadway: Come From AwayDiana the MusicalOn the TownHow to Succeed…, Grease. National Tours: EvitaShrekJersey Boys. TV/Film: Diana the MusicalA Holiday Spectacular, “Figure It Out.” Instagram: @performingpinup. Thanks to my husband, Steven.

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Cameron Monroe Thomas
Babette
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Cameron, TXST MT 2025, is thrilled to make her National Tour debut with Beauty and the Beast! Recent credits: Sister Act (Tina/Ensemble) and BATB (Ensemble) at The Muny and Beautiful (Lucille/Shirelle) at The ZACH. Philippians 4:13.

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Beatrice Goddard Beggs
Chip (at certain performances)
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Beatrice is joyfully celebrating her National Tour debut! She hopes to inspire other kids to bravely chase their dreams. With gratitude to Avalon Artists, Bercy Talent & CalliCo, she dedicates this show to her little brother, Teddy. @beatrice_b_adventure_diary

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Levi Blaise Coleman
Chip (at certain performances)
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Debut tour! Levi thanks JESUS; Disney Theatrical Group; TRC Company; Kim Pedell/Zoom Talent; David Gilbert/Zuri Agency; Amelia DeMayo/Glenn Gordon & bergenPACPAS; Jessi Clayton/ThePrepNY; The Ailey School; family & friends. IG: @leviblaise

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Vinny Andaloro
Swing
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Vinny is thrilled to be twirling on the road again! National Tours: Funny Girl, Cats. Regional: Ogunquit, NSMT, The LEX. BFA, The Boston Conservatory. Love to my amazing family, friends, mentors, and incredible fiancé, Jackson. IG: @vinny__andaloro

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Benjamin Cheng
ENSEMBLE, UNDERSTUDY (BEAST, GASTON)
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National tour debut! Memphis, TN native and recent CCM graduate. Many thanks to HCKR and The TRC Company. And thanks to God and my family for their constant love and support! Colossians 3:16-17. @benjamin.s.cheng

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Spencer Dean
MONSIEUR D’ARQUE, ENSEMBLE, UNDERSTUDY (COGSWORTH, MAURICE)
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National Tour debut!! Regional: MUNY, Goodspeed, NSMT, Weston, City Springs. TV: “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” BFA: Boston Conservatory. Thanks to The TRC Company, Lucille and The Hybrid Agency. Immense love to friends & family, especially mom – you are my rock! @JSpencerDean; www.Spencer-Dean.com

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Julian Marcus De Guzman
ENSEMBLE, UNDERSTUDY (LE FOU)
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Broadway: BeetlejuiceNewsies, Hello, Dolly! Miss Saigon. BFA Dance & Sociology, UC Irvine. Filipino. San Francisco Bay Area Born & Raised. Thankful for the DeGuzman’s, Jo, CESD, Canaan, Joni, Coyote. Isang bagsak! @julianofguzman

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Michael Dikegoros
ENSEMBLE, UNDERSTUDY (LUMIERE, COGSWORTH)
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National tour debut! Off Broadway: The York. Regional: Ogunquit, Tuacahn, Music Theatre Wichita. Commercial: Holiday Inn Club Vacations. Elon BFA MT. Love to CTG, The TRC Company, his family, friends, Brady and Ellie. michaeldikegoros.com @m_dikegoros 

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Masumi Iwai
Ensemble
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Thrilled to be back on the road! Broadway: Funny Girl (OBC). Regional/Tours: FLY (La Jolla Playhouse), The King and I (National Tour). Much love to friends and family both in Japan and US! @mmmasssun

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Darrell T. Joe
Ensemble
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Darrell is so excited to share this “tale as old as time” around the country! Broadway: Spamalot. Off Broadway: Cheek to Cheek (York). National Tours: Jesus Christ Superstar. Regional: Goodspeed, Muny, DCPA, TUTS, Maltz and more! @darrelltjoe

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Emily Larger
ENSEMBLE, UNDERSTUDY (MRS. POTTS, MADAME)
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National Tours: Elf (Kennedy Center, MSG), The 39 Steps. Regional/NY: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Christine), Billy Elliot, Cabaret (Goodspeed), A Chorus Line (Cassie). Sharing this adventure with her loves Danny, Jack, and Maple! emilylarger.com

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Lena Matthews
Swing
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Lena is thrilled to be a part of BATB! Broadway: Trisha Paytas’ Big Broadway Dream. Off-Broadway: A Sign of the Times. Tour/Regional: Jesus Christ Superstar, Newsies, Carousel. Love and gratitude to my father Bob Matthews and my team at Suite talent! @_lenamatthews

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Caleb McArthur
SWING, UNDERSTUDY (BEAST, GASTON)
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National Tour Debut! University of Michigan BFA Musical Theatre Alum. Thank you to his agents at Henderson Hogan, his devoted teachers and his loved ones who have helped make this dream come true. @calebbmcarthur

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Sam Rose Pearson
SWING, DANCE CAPTAIN, UNDERSTUDY (MRS. POTTS, MADAME)
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(They/She) National tour debut! TV/Film: “The Equalizer, “Evil Lives Here.” Regional: Asolo Rep, NC Theater, New London Barn Playhouse, Forestburgh Playhouse. Elon Music Theatre BFA Alum. Endless thanks to HCKR, Disney, and their family – given, found and chosen@sampearson___

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Melaina Rairamo
VILLAGE LASS, ENSEMBLE, UNDERSTUDY (BELLE, BABETTE)
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Melaina is overjoyed to be here! Regional: Guthrie, Fulton, Maine State. Proud UATD alum. Endless gratitude to family, friends, and the Beauty team—this dream wouldn’t be possible without you. Roll Tide! @Melaina_Rairamo

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Ellen Roberts
Swing
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National Tour Debut! Boston Conservatory class of 2025. Credits: Frozen, Jersey Boys (NSMT), Beautiful, Jersey Boys, The Bodyguard (TBTS). LINK Class 6. Thanks to Michelle Chasse, Daniel Hoff Agency, and love to her family.

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Grace Marie Rusnica
ENSEMBLE, UNDERSTUDY (BELLE)
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National tour debut! Pittsburgh native and recent graduate of CCM. Off-Broadway: Monte Cristo. Regional: Paper Mill Playhouse, The Muny. TV: American Idol. All my love to the whole BATB team, Henderson Hogan, and my family! @gracerusnica

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Ben Sears
ENSEMBLE, UNDERSTUDY (LUMIERE, MAURICE)
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(He/Him) Pizza Enthusiast!  Broadway: The Heart of Rock & Roll (OBC). National Tours: CATS (1st National), A Bronx Tale.  Love to The A Squad, my agents, Peter Van Dam & my Family.  As always, this is for Dad.

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Michael Seltzer
SWING, ASSISTANT DANCE CAPTAIN, UNDERSTUDY (LE FOU)
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Broadway: West Side Story. 1st National Tour: Back To the Future. Regional: The Old Globe, Asolo Rep, Sacramento Music Circus, The Muny, Weston Theater Company. BFA Musical Theater: The Boston Conservatory. Love to The Bloc Agency and family.

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Jasmine Pearl Villaroel
VILLAGE LASS, ENSEMBLE, UNDERSTUDY (BABETTE)
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Jasmine completed her BFA at Temple University (‘25) while in the Original Broadway Cast of The Great Gatsby! Endless love and thanks to family, friends, & teachers for everything. Wishing on stars & working hard! @jasmine.villaroel 

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Kate Wesler
Enchantress, Village Lass, Ensemble
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Broadway: Harmony (OBC). Tours: Chicago (Roxie), Pippin (Fastrada). TV/Film: “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Principal Dancer), Caught Stealing (Principal Dancer). Julianne Hough Residency (Dancer). CCM graduate. Grateful for this team. Love to my family. www.katewesler.com @kate.wesler