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What does swing mean in theatre?

While an understudy is usually a smaller or ensemble role within the main cast of a production, a swing is an offstage performer who only goes on if someone in the ensemble is unable to do so. A swing most often does not cover principal roles in a show.

Who played Chip in Beauty and the Beast Broadway?

Thor Love and Thunder - The Loop

Chip Potts
Musical	Beauty and the Beast
Portrayed by	Brian Press (musical; debut) Nick Jonas (musical; replacement)
Portrayed by
Animators

Then, what age is beauty and the beast musical suitable for?

AGE RECOMMENDATION Beauty and the Beast is recommended for a general audience. We recommend the production for ages 6 and up. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theatre. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium.

Moreover, how long does beauty and the beast pantomime last?

Approx 2.5hrs

Beauty and the Beast will be sure to make you laugh, cry and fall in love with a host of hilarious and hairy characters - so book your tickets now for a fun filled panto, and to discover if Beauty can see beyond appearances and learn to love a beast! Run Time: Approx 2.5hrs including interval.

Also, who is in beauty and the beast birmingham?

Performing at Birmingham Hippodrome, the cast includes Courtney Stapleton and Emmanuel Kojo as Belle and the Beast, both of which have starred in huge shows such as Les Misérables and Bat Out of Hell.

Who is in the cast of Beauty and the Beast stage show?

Cast

Angela Lansbury. VOICE OF THE PROLOGUE NARRATOR.
Courtney Stapleton. BELLE.
Shaq Taylor. BEAST.
Gavin Lee. LUMIERE.
Tom Senior. GASTON.
Sam Bailey. MRS POTTS.
Nigel Richards. COGSWORTH.
Martin Ball. MAURICE.

Consequently, can emma watson sing?

"I can answer that she does -- she sings throughout this film," Stevens says in the above interview. "She sings a lot, fantastically." In fact, you'll find Watson listed on five of the soundtrack's songs, including "Belle," "Days in the Sun," and "Something There."

Who is the understudy for Belle in Beauty and the Beast?

Grace Swaby-Moore – the understudy to Courtney Stapleton – did an incredible job as Belle, personifying the innocence of the character but came through to belt out the ballads of the show.

Also, is the castle in beauty and beast real?

CHÂTEAU DE CHAMBORD - French Castle That Inspired Disney's Beauty and the Beast (Day Trip from Paris) Those who visit Chambord Castle may feel a sense of déjà-vu the moment they gaze upon the castle's grandiose architecture. Chances are, they have seen the castle before, but not exactly in reality.

And another question: which disney park has beauty and the beast?

Magic Kingdom. If you have your heart set on meeting Belle and experiencing everything Beauty and the Beast, this park wont disappoint. You'll find the most opportunities to enjoy all things Beauty and the Beast at The Magic Kingdom. Be Our Guest Restaurant offers you the chance to dine inside the Beast's Castle.

By Neff Nikkel