Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration

Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration is a musical fantasy special created to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the original Disney animated film. Using a blend of live-action and animation, the production explores the story from the perspective of Belle. The program features the original movie alongside new musical numbers, including costumes and sets designed to reflect the classic tale.

The film was directed by Hamish Hamilton, appearing in his filmography after The Little Mermaid Live! and Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special. The screenplay was written by Linda Woolverton, and the project was produced by H.E.R. The cast includes H.E.R. as Belle, Josh Groban as the Beast, and Joshua Henry as Gaston, with Martin Short, David Alan Grier, and Shania Twain appearing as Lumière, Cogsworth, and Mrs. Potts.

Produced in the United States by companies including ABC Studios and Walt Disney Television Alternative, the special has a runtime of 88 minutes. It has received generally positive feedback from viewers, holding a 6.7 rating on IMDb based on 2,000 votes and a 6.8 rating on TMDB from 44 votes.