Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Coming to Singapore this December
It may not be coming to Manila, but this is another sign to book a holiday trip abroad.
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is set to cast its spell on Singapore this holiday season, marking its only stop in Asia. The brand-new production, reimagined by the original Broadway creative team, will play a strictly limited engagement from December 11, 2025 to January 25, 2026 at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands.
For theater fans in the Philippines who are huge fans of large-scale Disney musicals and miss the likes of The Lion King when it graced our shores in 2018, this Singapore engagement offers the closest opportunity to see the beloved tale. It continues a pattern of major Disney titles premiering in the region via Singapore before touring globally, making it a prime destination for Filipino fans who love to add a theatrical stop to their travel itineraries.
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Presented by BASE Entertainment Asia and produced by Disney Theatrical Group, this refreshed staging follows the success of other Disney blockbusters that have graced the same venue—The Lion King, Aladdin, and Frozen. It also marks the first Disney-produced staging of Beauty and the Beast in over 25 years, inviting audiences to “Be Our Guest” for an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Reimagined tale as old as time
Based on the beloved 1991 animated film, Beauty and the Beast was Disney’s first Broadway musical, running for more than 13 years and becoming one of the top 10 longest-running shows in Broadway history. Since its debut, the production has toured 37 countries worldwide, enchanting millions with its tale of love, transformation, and acceptance.
This new version brings together members of the original Tony®-nominated creative team—director and choreographer Matt West, composer Alan Menken, lyricist Tim Rice, book writer Linda Woolverton, scenic designer Stan Meyer, costume designer Ann Hould-Ward, and lighting designer Natasha Katz—who have reimagined the production with state-of-the-art technology, LED-driven sets, and all-new choreography.
“The show has grown up along with technology—lighting, LED, sound design, magical illusions—they’ve all evolved,” said West.
He adds, “Beauty and the Beast is really close to our hearts because we did the original production in 1994 on Broadway. I tell the cast on the first day of rehearsal that there’s a lot of real up there on that stage. I don’t want to do a cartoon on stage—I want something that connects with people.”
A new Belle and Beast
Leading the cast are Shubshri Kandiah as Belle and Brendan Xavier as the Beast—both returning to Singapore after starring in recent Disney musicals staged at the same theater.
Kandiah describes Belle as “the first Disney princess who’s the hero of her own story. She’s a strong woman, but she approaches everything with kindness and curiosity.”
Xavier brings emotional depth to the Beast. “His anger really comes from insecurity and fear rather than pure rage. That makes him more interesting and human,” he said. “My favorite scene is the library. That’s the first time Belle and the Beast are truly comfortable with each other—it’s the start of something more than friendship.”
New magic, familiar heart
Resident musical director Luke Hunter describes the production’s score as “sumptuous,” with orchestrations that balance grandeur and intimacy. “There are the huge numbers you know—Belle, Be Our Guest, Gaston—but also beautiful moments of tenderness. Alan Menken really knows how to write ballads that are heart-wrenching,” he said.
Hunter notes that while the production remains faithful to the spirit of the original, subtle updates make it resonate with contemporary audiences. “Belle doesn’t wear an apron in this production. We changed silhouettes and fabrics while keeping the iconic colors people remember. Hairstyles and illusions have evolved—that’s how we’ve refreshed it.”
West, meanwhile, points to the emotional core that continues to move audiences across generations. “Where the world is today, those smaller moments hit home even more clearly and poignantly,” he said. “The moments when the Beast gives Belle the library, when she touches him for the first time—those are the heartbeat of Beauty and the Beast. They sneak up on the audience in their simplicity.”
As West and his team put it, this revival is less a remake than a reinvention—proof that even a tale as old as time can feel brand new again.
For Filipino theater fans hoping to see this production, this may just be the sign to plan a December getaway. With stunning visuals, refreshed characterizations, and all the spectacle of a full-scale Disney production, Beauty and the Beast promises a lavish, heartfelt experience perfect for the holiday season.
Performances run from December 11, 2025 to January 25, 2026 at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. Ticket prices start at S$70, with dynamic pricing based on seat category and performance schedule.
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