

The Mandarin version comprises an approximately two-hour program with a 15-minute intermission. The production tells the story of Belle, a young girl first repelled by, and then attracted to a seemingly horrifying yet good-hearted Beast, who is actually a young prince trapped within a beast's body due to a curse requiring him to find real love. "Witnessing a Broadway stage musical is like witnessing no other form of entertainment, and it brings us great joy to offer that experience to guests in Shanghai," said Philippe Gas, general manager of Shanghai Disney Resort, at the musical's premiere.

The production is made up of energetic performance by Chinese actors, splendid and multi-layered stage designs, magnificent costumes and familiar old tunes, which could resonate with Chinese people of all ages, said Thomas Schumacher, president and producer of Disney Theatrical Productions. The "tale as old as time" captivated hundreds in the audience, receiving a standing ovation at the Walt Disney Grand Theatre in Disneytown of Shanghai Disney Resort. The new Mandarin version of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" performed for the first time in Shanghai on Thursday featuring stunning costumes and stage designs, nostalgic sentiments and modern interpretation. His advice is clear and well founded.These four volumes should be standard items in all voice studios and private song collections.Actors perform at the "Beauty and the Beast" musical premiere at the Walt Disney Grand Theatre in Disneytown of Shanghai Disney Resort, June 14, 2018. “At last we have four good volumes of real singing songs from mostly pre-1970 music theater productions suitable for classically trained singers.The editor's excellent Preface addresses the need for classical singers to be at home with music theater, gives notes on the compilation itself, on common pitfalls for classical singers choosing a song, on the necessity for nonoperatic, standard American diction, and on the benefits that singing music that demands direct emotional and character expression might have on the singer's operatic expression. You Must Meet My Wife ( A Little Night Music).With So Little to Be Sure Of ( Anyone Can Whistle).Where Is the Life That Late I Led ( Kiss Me, Kate).Were Thine That Special Face ( Kiss Me, Kate).Thousands of Miles ( Lost in the Stars).They Call the Wind Maria ( Paint Your Wagon).The Surrey with the Fringe on Top ( Oklahoma!).Some Enchanted Evening ( South Pacific).September Song ( Knickerbocker Holiday).Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' ( Oklahoma!).The Music of The Night ( The Phantom of the Opera).The Man of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote) ( Man of La Mancha).Lost in the Stars ( Lost in the Stars).Joey, Joey, Joey ( The Most Happy Fella).In Praise of Women ( A Little Night Music).The Impossible Dream ( Man of La Mancha).

