Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's classic, Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage version includes all othe the wonderful songs written by Alan Menken and the late Howard Ashman, along with new songs by Mr. Menken and Tim rice. The original Broadway production ran for over thirteen years and was nominated for nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical . MTI