BJKM drama club to perform Saturday

STEUBENVILLE -- Disney's "Beauty and the Beast Jr.," will take place at 7 p.m. April 26-27 in Lanman Hall at Catholic Central High School.

The 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 1994 Broadway production and Disney's 1991 animated feature film.

Bishop John King Mussio's fifth- and sixth-grade drama club's cast and crew includes 60 students led by sister-duo Kayla Becca and Renee Wnek, co-directors.

"Beauty and the Beast Jr.," tells the story of Belle, an adventurous young girl, and the Beast, her hideous captor, who is actually a young prince trapped under a spell.

In order to break the spell, the Beast must learn to love another and earn her love in return -- before time runs out.

With the help of the castle's enchanted staff, including a loving teapot, a charming candelabra and a nervous mantel clock, Belle and the Beast find a beautiful friendship and a love that neither knew was possible.

"Beauty and the Beast Jr.," features classic songs from the Academy Award-winning film score, including such selections as "Be Our Guest," and "Belle," and original songs from the 1994 Tony-nominated Broadway musical.

For information on purchasing tickets, visit bjkmdramaclub.ludus.com/200451994.

Tickets will be $5 for children and $8 for adults.

Disney's "Beauty and the Beast Jr.," is presented through special arrangement. All materials are provided by Music Theater International.

For information about licensing "Beauty and the Beast Jr.," or other Disney shows, visit DisneyMusicals.com.

The Bishop Mussio fifth- and sixth-grade drama club started in 2021.

Becca creates and teaches the choreography and Wnek is music director.