At This Performance

January 31, 2026 – 2:00PM

Belle will be played by

Melaina Rairamo
Melaina Rairamo
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

Beast will be played by

Benjamin Cheng
Benjamin Cheng
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

Bookseller will be played by

Carson Hampton Palmer
Is excited to be making his National Tour debut! Regional: Sacramento Music Circus, MTWichita. Many thanks to his family, friends, CTG, Creative Team, TRC, and Disney for making his dreams come true. BFA: TXST. @carsonhamptonpalmer

Village Lass will be played by

Brianna Ascione
Brianna Ascione
National Tour debut! Credits: Broadway At Music Circus, Goodspeed Musicals, Bucks County Playhouse. Marymount Manhattan 2022. Huge thanks to Suite Talent and Disney. All the love to my family and friends for their love and support! @briannajascione

Appearing in the Ensemble

Michael Seltzer
Michael Seltzer
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.

Chip will be played by

Kanoa Edgar
Thrilled to tell this story! Regional: Tiny Tim, Christmas Carol (Drury Lane). Voiceover: Wonder Pets in the City. Several commercials. Thanks: Disney, TRC, DDO Kids, coaches Tom Vendafreddo & Audrey Adams. Love to Kalea & Kai. @kanoaedgar

This performance will be conducted by Josh Tatsuo Cullen.