Beauty And The Beast: A 30th Celebration Apr 2026

: More than 400 costumes were created, including a 10-foot-tall puppet-like suit for the Beast that required self-puppeteering by the actor. Star-Studded Cast

is a two-hour television special that originally aired on ABC on December 15, 2022, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1991 animated classic. Directed by Hamish Hamilton and executive produced by Jon M. Chu, the special is a "hybrid" production that blends scenes from the original film with live-action musical performances and behind-the-scenes segments. Core Concept and Production Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

: It is not a traditional live musical (like The Little Mermaid Live! ) but rather a variety-style tribute where live performances are interspersed with footage from the 1991 movie. : More than 400 costumes were created, including

The special was designed as a "love letter" to the original film, which was the first animated feature to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. Chu, the special is a "hybrid" production that

The production featured a diverse, high-profile cast that brought modern interpretations to the classic characters. The Making of Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

: Filmed on the Disney lot in Burbank, it used a 360-degree stage featuring cutting-edge video projections to transition between the animated world and live sets.