From Oct. 28 to Nov. 2, the traveling production of Beauty and the Beast enchanted Kansas City’s Music Hall, saturating the opulent venue with Disney magic and Broadway-caliber polish for the first time in 25 years. From the first notes and flash of light, it was immediately apparent that this presentation of Beauty and the Beast would be unique. Massive set pieces, ingenious projections, and extravagant costumes transformed the well-known tale into a magnificent, theatrical spectacle that kept its heart intact.

Kyra Belle Johnson’s Belle had the voice of a true Disney princess: sweet, clear, and distinct from the film’s version while still feeling timeless. She was joyful and curious, especially once Belle showed her obstinate nature. Her act two solo, “A Change in Me”, which seemed both

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