Disney's Beauty and the BeastDazzles Abu Dhabi on Opening Weekend

Additional show on Friday, 7 November at 2pm due to popular demand
Theatre enthusiasts, families and fans enraptured by spectacular, jaw-dropping performance
du Forum filled to capacity as the Broadway spectacle premieres
Show runs until 8 November
Tickets available at ticketmaster.ae, group bookings at yasgroups@thinkflash.ae

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: 1 November 2014: Fans queued up at the box office and lined up at the entrance of the du Forum, Yas Island well before time in eager anticipation to watch the Broadway spectacle - Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.Celebrating its 20thanniversary, this original Broadway production premiered on Thursday, and is the first time an original Disney Broadway musical has been staged in the region.

The 59 cast and crew delivered an awe-inspiring performance to fans in the packed du Forum. The 12 member live orchestra played infectious tunes, as Belle, the Beast, Gaston, Lumiere, Mrs.Potts and Cogsworth mesmerized the audience with their melodious voices. The visually stunning stage, complete with colourful, intricate backdrops, glimmering props and creative lighting is the center of rapt attention as audiences are entertained for the duration of the show.

FLASH Entertainment has added an additional show on Friday, 7 November at 2pm due to the opening weekend’s tremendous response and to meet popular demand. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.ae

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast has become an international sensation, playing to more than 35 million people across the world. The show is the 8th longest running musical in Broadway history and has run on Broadway for over 13 years it has been seen by 35 million people worldwide and is a show not to be missed as it plays until 8 November in Abu Dhabi.

Theatre-goers arriving at the du Forum also have the opportunity to visit the Porsche Lounge, sponsored by Porsche Middle East and have their photos taken as a keepsake, or kids can have their caricatures made by local artists courtesy of du Live!