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‘Beauty & The Beast’ Special: See Photos Of H.E.R. As Belle & More Of The Star-Studded Cast

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December 7, 2022 10:40AM EST

Tale as old as time! ‘Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration’ is going to be an epic spectacle. See photos of H.E.R., Shania Twain, and more in our gallery now.

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‘Beauty And The Beast: A 30th Celebration’

‘Beauty And The Beast: A 30th Celebration’
ABC

‘Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration’ is going to be the holiday musical event of the season. The special is a two-hour reimagining of the beloved story of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and will be taped in front of a live audience at Disney Studios.

The cast of the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is unparalleled. H.E.R. is taking on the role of Belle, along with Josh Groban as The Beast. The ensemble also includes Martin Short as Lumiere, Shania Twain as Mrs. Potts, David Alan Grier as Cogsworth, Joshua Henry as Gaston, Rizwan Manji as LeFou, Jon Jon Briones as Maurice, and Leo Abelo Perry as Chip.

Jon M. Chu will executive produce the special and Hamish Hamilton will direct, taking viewers on a memorable journey through the classic enchanted tale. The special will air December 15 on ABC. See more photos of the cast in ‘Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration’ in our gallery now.

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Josh Groban

Josh Groban
ABC

Josh Groban is playing The Beast in ‘Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.’ He’ll be performing alongside H.E.R., who plays Belle.

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H.E.R.

H.E.R.
ABC

H.E.R. looks gorgeous in a winter ensemble during a snowy scene in ‘Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.’ The singer is dressed in head-to-toe pink hues.

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Shania Twain

Shania Twain
ABC

Shania Twain stars as Mrs. Potts in ‘Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.’ She has quite the tea cup costume for this epic event.

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Martin Short

Martin Short
ABC

Martin Short plays the one and only Lumiere. He’s rocking a wild headpiece that looks like candle wax.

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Leo Abelo Perry

Leo Abelo Perry
ABC

Leo Abelo Perry stars as Chip. He recently made his feature film debut at 9 years old in the Disney+ remake of ‘Cheaper by the Dozen.’

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David Alan Grier

David Alan Grier
ABC

David Alan Grier is starring as Cogsworth in the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ special. The attention to detail with his costume is stunning.

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Jon Jon Briones

Jon Jon Briones
ABC

Jon Jon Briones plays Maurice in the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ special. Maurice’s is Belle’s dad.

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Rita Moreno

Rita Moreno
ABC

Rita Moreno is serving at the night’s narrator. She looks fabulous in this burgundy gown.

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Joshua Henry

Joshua Henry
ABC

Joshua Henry plays Gaston in ‘Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.’ He is a Tony-nominated actor.

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Shania Twain & Leo Abelo Perry

Shania Twain & Leo Abelo Perry
ABC

Mom and son duo! Shania Twain and Leo Abelo Perry share a sweet scene as Mrs. Potts and Chip in the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ special.

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Jon Jon Briones & H.E.R.

Jon Jon Briones & H.E.R.
ABC

Jon Jon Briones and H.E.R. have an intense moment during the live-action portion of the special. Maurice is taken captive by the Beast in the beginning.

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Martin Short, Shania Twain, Leo Abelo Perry & David Alan Grier

Martin Short, Shania Twain, Leo Abelo Perry & David Alan Grier
ABC

Just look at the costumes! The ‘Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration’ costuming department went all-out for this epic musical event.

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Martin Short & David Alan Grier

Martin Short & David Alan Grier
ABC

Lumiere and Cogsworth forever! Martin Short and David Alan Grier share a scene in the ‘Beauty and the Beast’ special.

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Martin Short & Shania Twain

Martin Short & Shania Twain
ABC

Be our guest! Martin Short and Shania Twain perform in ‘Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration.’

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